Kvadrat (2013)

Kvadrat explores the daily life of a Russian techno DJ, Andrey Pushkarev. Shot in Switzerland, France, Hungary, Romania, and Russia, it unfolds like a pulsating techno beat, following Pushkarev through various...

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BOOKS

Dub Echoes (2008)

In the late 1940s, sound systems were already prominent in Jamaica. There’s a live jazz scene, starting from the 1920s. Jazz live events are for the wealthy elite. Poor...

B-Movie – Lust & Sound in West-Berlin 1979-1989 (2015)

"B-Movie: Lust & Sound in West-Berlin 1979-1989" is a compelling documentary that delves into the dynamic subculture and pop culture of West Berlin during the 1980s. Directed by Jörg...

Elektro Moskva (2013)

Once upon a time in Russia, a Revolution happened. Actually, a ghost had been creeping around for quite a while. The ghost of Communism. Lenin proposed a simple formula:...

Music and Technology: A Very Short Introduction | Book by Katz

Katz, M. (2022). Music and technology: A very short introduction. Oxford University Press. — Katz traces the relationship between music and technology from ancient times until...

Industrial Soundtrack for the Urban Decay (2015)

"Industrial Soundtrack for the Urban Decay" (2015) is a documentary film that delves into the origins and evolution of industrial music. Directed by Amélie...

Future Sound of Mzansi (2014)

Future Sound of Mzansi beckons viewers to explore the rich and diverse sonic landscapes of South Africa's electronic music scene. Divided into three parts,...

The Rise of the Synths (2019)

A talking-head documentary with the people from the Synthwave scene. Several composers and enthusiasts from different countries narrate their journey around Synthwave as a...

I Was There When House Took Over the World (2017)

A documentary about the early days of House music. It has interviews with the first DJs and club owners in Chicago. Initiating in a...

French Connections From Discotheque to Daft Punk: The Birth of French Touch by James (2003)

The book French Connections provides a comprehensive look at the French dance culture in its making. The empirical data of the book is comprised...

The Distortion of Sound (2014)

The 22-minute documentary is an intervention attempt against using the badly-compressed musical format for music consumption in the industry. The musicians argue that the...

Symphony of Now (2018)

Music production is done by Frank Wiedeman (from Âme). The film comprises “5 Acts”, as in the original “Berlin: Symphony of a Great City”. Each...

Analog Days: The Invention and Impact of the Moog Synthesizer by Pinch and Trocco

In the book, Pinch and Trocco trace the origins of the analog synthesizer with a focus on the different phases in its life; from...

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