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I Was There When Trance Went Bad

First Floor • 668 implied HN points • 23 Jan 24
🎶 Music Electronic Genre Culture
  1. Trance music faced criticism for being bombastic and disconnected from dance music's roots.
  2. The perception of trance went from being reviled to experiencing a resurgence in popularity.
  3. The genre went through a phase of creativity decline in the early 2000s, after enjoying a period of commercial success.

Aphex Twin

Flow State • 452 implied HN points • 02 Feb 24
🎶 Music Electronic Ambient
  1. Aphex Twin is an electronic music composer from Cornwall, UK.
  2. Enjoy vibrant curation of Richard D. James on YouTube with compilations like 'Music for Sleeping.'
  3. Listen to 'Selected Ambient Works Volume II' by Aphex Twin for a chill weekend vibe.

Polygonia

Flow State • 569 implied HN points • 19 Jan 24
🎶 Music Electronic Producer
  1. Polygonia is an electronic music producer based in Munich
  2. She has released five LPs, thirteen EPs, and many singles since 2019
  3. Polygonia's music combines techno templates with lifelike synths and organic samples to create a connection between electronic music and nature

Biosphere

Flow State • 550 implied HN points • 08 Jan 24
🎶 Music Electronic Ambient
  1. Biosphere is an electronic/ambient project by Norwegian musician Geir Jenssen.
  2. In his latest LP, Inland Delta, Biosphere plays with synth drones and melodies on stripped-down tracks.
  3. The 1997 record Substrata + Man with a Movie Camera by Biosphere layers field recordings and radio transmissions over synths.

Donato Dozzy

Flow State • 393 implied HN points • 26 Jan 24
🎶 Music Electronic Producer Albums Artists Genre
  1. Donato Dozzy is an Italian electronic music producer known for his subtle kick drums and 'twinkling arpeggios'.
  2. He pursued a doctorate in politics while his music career took off, earning him the nickname 'The Professor'.
  3. His latest LP, 'Magda', and earlier release 'Filo Loves the Acid' showcase his unique sound.
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FM3

Flow State • 314 implied HN points • 05 Feb 24
🎶 Music Experimental Instrumental Electronic
  1. FM3 is a duo that created handheld looping "Buddha Machines".
  2. The duo collects samples of traditional instruments like the sheng and matouqin.
  3. Their music is available on streaming services and they have reissued their first edition devices.

First Floor #200 – That's a Lot of Newsletters

First Floor • 432 implied HN points • 11 Jan 24
🎶 Music Electronic Journalism New releases Recommendations
  1. First Floor newsletter celebrates its 200th edition without making a big deal about arbitrary milestones.
  2. The newsletter content includes a recap of electronic music news, new release announcements, and track recommendations.
  3. The author highlights notable happenings in the electronic music world, such as industry news, artist spotlights, and new album releases.

First Floor #204 – An Unexpected Revival

First Floor • 157 implied HN points • 08 Feb 24
🎶 Music Electronic Ambient Experimental
  1. Emo music references are unexpectedly appearing in various music genres and discussions.
  2. The First Floor newsletter focuses primarily on electronic music news, articles, and new track recommendations.
  3. The newsletter features insights on music journalism, album releases, and recommendations from artists in the music industry.

Jon Hopkins

Flow State • 550 implied HN points • 13 Oct 23
🎶 Music Electronic Ambient Composer
  1. Jon Hopkins is a talented musician from England known for his techno and ambient music
  2. His solo albums Immunity and Singularity are impressive and worth checking out
  3. You can find Jon Hopkins' music on various platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and Bandcamp

Rei Harakami

Flow State • 432 implied HN points • 10 Mar 23
🎶 Music Electronic
  1. Rei Harakami was a Japanese electronic music producer known for using familiar dance music elements in unique ways.
  2. Rei Harakami's albums 'unrest' and 'opa*q' are recommended for listening.
  3. Harakami created electronic music with the Roland SC-88 Pro and his music style was considered non-obvious.

GOOD MUSIC 02/2024

GOOD INTERNET • 3 implied HN points • 29 Feb 24
🎶 Music Indie Punk Pop Electronic
  1. The post highlights a diverse selection of music genres and artists, from indie to punk to electronic and more.
  2. Various well-known artists are featured such as Norah Jones, Little Simz, and Burial, offering a mix of new tracks and cover songs.
  3. Readers are encouraged to support the online magazine through paid subscriptions or other support options listed at the end of the post.