Red Bull’s new movie, introducing a new analogue synth and Ministry Of Sound saved.
What Difference Does It Make? Eno, Hawtin, Moroder, Badu, Murphy and more feature in Red Bull Music Academy’s forthcoming movie. Check out the trailer above.
Ministry Of Sound saved. DJ reports that the London club has won its long-running battle against the threat of closure. Property development in the area will go ahead, but the iconic club’s future remains secure.
Daedalus’s gear stolen. Items including “a laptop, hard drives, and his signature, one-of-a-kind Monome” were taken from a Los Angeles gig. XLR8R reports that a “no questions asked” reward is being offered for the return of the gear.
“In some ways, EDM is the most Year Zero pop phenomenon going. Daft Punk’s early records are about as far back as many of these new fans are interested in exploring.” Michaelangelo Matos uses 2013’s reissues as a starting point for a discussion of Detroit techno’s roots and the context of dance music in America today. Check out the article for NPR here.
Stream Lee Bannon’s new album for Ninja Tune. The Sacramento producer’s Alternate/Endings is streaming in full on Pitchfork.
Introducing the Storn Maga. An all-new analogue synth from an Indonesian boutique company. Limited to 50 units, the Maga can be pre-ordered for $1,500. Full details here.
Pop a pill for perfect pitch? Valprioc acid may enable adults to re-enter a period of brain development during which perfect pitch can be learned. Full story at NPR.
Music streaming doubled in 2013. Data Transmission reports that around 7.4 billion tracks were streamed on services including Spotify and Deezer last year, setting a new record.