Cube is a young Electro/DNB producer out of Dunavarsány, Hungary. I first heard his “Metro Lovers” track in DJ John B’s Podcast 075 (March 2010 Studio Mix). What I like about “Metro Lovers” is the hypnotic vocals that just seemed to echo in my head for hours after listening to it. Cube made a very [...]
Current Listening: Cube – Metro Lovers
May 30, 2010 // Posted in Current Listening, music | No Comments
Current Listening: La Roux – In For The Kill [Tristan Ingram Remix]
March 10, 2010 // Posted in Current Listening, music | No Comments
I find the transitions between musical elements to be the key to making electronic music compelling. There is a sexy mathematical element and certain geometry to the progression of rhythm that Techno expresses in subtle ways. Many progressive DJs choose one tempo for an entire mix. This is a very safe, yet unadventurous way [...]
Current Listening: The Big Ghana Band, Unbelievably excellent!
March 6, 2010 // Posted in Current Listening, music | No Comments
Today I’m starting a new series called Current Listening. It is a collection of music that I’m currently enjoying, discovering or rediscovering. I hope you enjoy it!
- Adam Smith-Kipnis
Remember EMF? A coworker recently introduced me to this hot hot jam that was recently recorded by The Big Ghana Band at a small recording [...]
Mini Theremin and Analog Synth Kits
March 6, 2010 // Posted in Audio Hardware | No Comments
As an Interactive Audio Designer, I explore world of sound in many different ways. On Thursday afternoon I got a text message from my girlfriend saying that a package had arrived for me from Japan. I had recently purchased two hobby kits. A Gakken Mini Theremin and Gakken SX-150 Analog Synthesizer. That night, before [...]
Design Outside the Box – Jesse Schnell (DICE 2010)
February 28, 2010 // Posted in Culture, Gaming | No Comments
I found this presentation on game design to be rather thought provoking. Jesse Schnell touches on interesting concepts and compelling statistics in the current state of game design. He also delves into a rather intriguing view of the future where gameplay is used as a method of large scale behavioural influence. It moves rather quickly [...]