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Charity Redding / Piqued FM Live
Charity Redding weaves global influences and themes of resilience into deep electronic soundscapes born from the '90s Midwest rave scene.
LA Synth Club brings electronic music to Old Towne Pub
LA Synth Club showcased live hardware sets in Pasadena with Spotlight Floodlight, Putney Swope, Mocha Jay, HeavyMelo, DISKQ, and sleepyron.av.
A ballerina eurorack module, Trivium prototype, albums from McDuffee & Johno Wells, upcoming events
In this Dispatch episode, we cover the latest in modular gear news and upcoming events across California.
Noise Engineering team hosts meet & greet at Perfect Circuit Burbank
Noise Engineering founders will appear at Perfect Circuit's Burbank showroom on Saturday, September 20th from noon to 5PM.
Johno Wells releases "And if your glass heart should crack" on limited edition CD
The album spans ambient, IDM textures, and experimental soundscapes, all crafted using an eclectic mix of hardware, field recordings, and various software.
Sleepy Circuits launches pre-order for Hypno 2 video synthesizer
Sleepy Circuits opens pre-orders for Hypno 2, a touchscreen-equipped video synthesizer with built-in storage, dual video channels, and infinite re-sampling capabilities.
Megan McDuffee unveils dark synthwave cover album "Undercover"
The album, released August 22nd, was over a year in the making after several of Megan's synthwave cover versions gained significant traction on Instagram.
Weston Precision Audio and Trovarsi unveil "Trivium" prototype at Knobcon
Weston Precision Audio and Trovarsi debuted their collaborative "Trivium" prototype at Knobcon.
Modeselektor on early Berlin raves, their new studio, and making music to walk your dog to
In a new interview, the duo traces their evolution from teenage ravers sneaking into abandoned factories to established artists who've finally built their dream studio – and made a mix for dog walking.
Push Mute brings Elektron style drum control to Ableton Push
A new Max for Live device from Push Patterns and Isotonik Studios lets producers mute drum pads with a single tap, just like on the Analog Rytm.
Synsor / Piqued 6Y
On August 30th from 5 to 8pm, Piqued.fm celebrated six years of underground sound and community at Mission Synths in San Francisco.
Sheena Dham / Piqued 6Y
On August 30th from 5 to 8pm, Piqued.fm celebrated six years of underground sound and community at Mission Synths in San Francisco.
All That's Gone / Piqued 6Y
On August 30th from 5 to 8pm, Piqued.fm celebrated six years of underground sound and community at Mission Synths in San Francisco.
Fetz A/V on how San Francisco's underground scene shaped his visual art
Visual artist Fetz A/V discusses his improvisational approach to live visuals and the importance of experimental spaces in San Francisco's electronic music community.
Ableton Live 12.3 beta introduces stem separation and Splice integration
The public beta adds AI-powered audio splitting, direct Splice library access, and enhanced Push 3 features.
Ticketing built for the underground
We handle the essentials so promoters can focus on the music and the experience.
Transition’s Delirium Vol. III continues the label’s boundary-pushing techno series
Delirium Vol. III sees Transition’s techno series return with raw, groovy energy and standout cuts from Blame The Mono, Disguised, SERA J and more.
The 303 has always resonated and it’s not done yet
From underground parties to modern performance tools, the 303’s squelch still defines acid techno.
Why simplicity hits harder than dopamine stacking
OoraMusic’s Federico Chiesa explores how slowing down in music, gear, and life can bring deeper creative satisfaction.
The gates of nostalgia open as dungeon synth descends into Vermis
Dungeon synth emerges from obscurity to inspire imaginary worlds like Josua Karlson’s Vermis.
Adam Beyer releases Explorer Vol. 1, his first full-length album in over two decades
The Drumcode founder returns with a new album featuring collaborations and a widescreen vision for techno.
Torso S-4 album from Jay Hosking merges glitch, IDM, and DnB
An inspired set of experimental electronics crafted live on the S-4.
Space Town shows it only takes one M8 to play live
A raw, one-device performance reminds us that focus and familiarity matter more than gear count.
Neffa-T's 8 deck technical mix at Qube
A technically dense set recorded July 1, 2025 in Elephant & Castle.