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Korey
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Sophizta pulled his name out of a junk email and his sound out of a step sequencer
Keyboardist and hardware performer Sophitza sits down with North², hosted by Korey Luna on Piqued.fm, to talk about a project that started with a fragment of spam.
POBNRG traded two decades in the newsroom for a case full of synthesizers
Modular synthesist and Noise Engineering demo artist POBNRG (Patrick O'Brien) sits down with North², hosted by Korey Luna on Piqued.fm, to trace an unlikely path into Eurorack.
Mega Ran on Grammy nods, nerdcore as stand-up comedy, and building your own universe
In this episode of North², host Korey Luna sits down with Raheem Jarbo, the Grammy-nominated artist behind Mega Ran. From substitute teaching in Philadelphia to headlining nerdcore stages for nearly 20 years, Raheem shares how freestyling in classrooms became a philosophy for performing, why making music for his son led to the biggest recognition of his career, and what happens when you let your obsessions lead the way.
Snakes of Russia on metal synthesis, being the black sheep on the bill, and art that writes a record
In this episode of North², host Korey Luna sits down with Joseph, the Los Angeles-based artist behind Snakes of Russia. From playing drums in metal bands to crafting dark electronica entirely on his own terms, Joseph shares how he built a sound that lives between two worlds, and why he's never needed to choose just one.
DateNite on hardware rigs, bringing back her voice, and releasing music on your own timeline
In this episode of North², host Korey Luna chats with Jessica, aka DateNite. From classical flute training at Boston Conservatory to LA's warehouse techno scene, Jessica shares her journey, and why she's ready to bring her voice back into the mix.
Your Opponent performs an ambient and noise session for Modular Mondays
Your Opponent is a Bay Area-based music producer, performer and creator whose sound bridges atmospheric electronica, beat-driven production and immersive live sets.
Raye Endetidstegn AKA Her Noise Is Violence finds her tribe through sound
In this episode of North², host Korey Luna sits down with Raye, aka Her Noise Is Violence. From metalhead to noise savant, Raye shares how her love of sound, experimentation, and authenticity drives Her Noise Is Violence.
forestine transforms found audio into emotional ambient journeys
Prairie winds, local birds, and everyday sounds become raw material for processing internal resistance through modular synthesis.
MC Frontalot, the godfather of nerdcore on AI, reality, and ripping off billionaires
In this episode of North², host Korey Luna sits down with Damian Hess, aka MC Frontalot, the artist who coined the term "nerdcore" in the late '90s and pioneered rap about coding, video games, and internet culture.
Weston Precision Audio and Trovarsi unveil "Trivium" prototype at Knobcon
Weston Precision Audio and Trovarsi debuted their collaborative "Trivium" prototype at Knobcon.
Error Instruments' rare "Ballerina" module returns and only five extra pieces remain
The Ballerina merges whimsy with functionality, featuring a spinning toy ballerina enclosed in an 18HP, gold-plated module.
Jon Benderr crafts electronic soundscapes fueled by pioneering influences
Influenced by Orbital, Aphex Twin and Venetian Snares, this performance showcases intricate rhythms and rolling bass born from decades of DIY experimentation.
Megan McDuffee brings dark synthwave magic to classic 90s covers
Award-winning composer Megan McDuffee discusses how her viral synthwave covers of 90s classics evolved from a social media experiment into a full album.
Robin Vincent makes space for imperfection in music and module design
Robin reflects on patching live, chasing ideas, and designing from need.
Ah Dek breaks new ground with a rowdy debut live set
Percussive, global, and raw, Ah Dek’s debut liveset captures a decade of thought in one explosive moment.
She's Excited! on music, mixed reality, and creative freedom
Korey Luna talks with She's Excited! about building community through collaboration, immersive art, and fearless expression.
Midi Scripts delivers a dubby Syntakt session
A 20-minute journey through dubby minimalism, performed live with no samples.
Eden Grey on North² podcast on process, patching, and personal growth
Modular artist Eden Grey talks synths, storytelling, and staying creative on the North² podcast.
Modular synths and techno take over Lower Haight at Future Perfect
Future Perfect debuted at Noc Noc with immersive modular sets, techno beats, and a vibrant electronic crowd in the heart of Lower Haight.
Sarah Sommers on touring the U.S., Berlin's underground scene, and synthesizer creativity
Sarah Sommers shares highlights from her first U.S. tour, her musical inspirations, and unique modular setups.
Piqued.fm’s new look, Knobula's Monumatic, K.O. II upgrades, and a DIY 909 kick with FM
We tour the new Piqued.fm, talk synth upgrades, share Bandcamp finds, and preview the next Future Perfect night at Noc Noc in San Francisco.
Musicalfungus live set from Terra Luna on Seismic Audio
An exclusive recording of the live set from Terra Luna featuring Musicalfungus.
Synsor on Seismic Audio
Steve McQuarry returns with fresh tracks for Seismic Audio.
Audio Terrorist is what’s left from your trauma
Audio Terrorist transforms trauma into a vibrant legacy, blending raw '80s club energy with a timeless creative community.