The intricate music theory and lyrical weight of a Tears for Fears classic

A cover of the song would later be a Christmas number one for Gary Jules, but the dense arrangement of the original remains ...

“He feels it should be in the hands of people who will put it to good use”: John Paul Jones’ studio gear goes up for auction – including a rare £24,000 Moog Model 15

There are a number of rare collector’s items in the sale, including a modified Moog Model 15 synthesizer purchased by John in ...
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Music technology gear of the year 2025: Our favourite new synths, drum machines, plugins and more

Undoubtedly the most high profile hardware release of the year, the TR-1000 is Roland ’s new flagship drum machine, combining virtual analogue, digital percussion, flexible sampling and – yes – fully ...
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Brahja ‘Infinity Zero’ LP (RR GEMS) 4/5

Devin Brahja Waldman, New York based saxophonist and composer offers those inhabitants of the universe who care to listen, a ...
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Spins: Tears for Fears • Songs from the Big Chair 40th Anniversary 2xLP

Smith sings atop Robert Wyatt’s mellow jazz-ballad piano on the tribute “I Believe,” serenely expressing the song’s inherent ...
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How close listening to Chic and a selection of other artists can teach us about the integral relationship between the kick and bass

Other commercial styles, such as Drum and Bass, often treat the kick/bass relationship a little bit differently. Many drum ...
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Music Reissues Weekly: Woo - Whichever Way You Are Going, You Are Going Wrong

Whichever Way You Are Going, You Are Going Wrong is the debut album by the London-based duo Woo. Originally issued on the ...