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[Column] German techno and the pandemic in the 2020s: Cultural transformation brought about by lockdown and revitalization
Pandemic: A true history of everything from lockdown to reopening to redefining music
![[Column] RZA: A complete history of creation and philosophy from the minds of the Wu-Tang Clan](/../assets/images/column-rza.webp)
[Column] RZA: A complete history of creation and philosophy from the minds of the Wu-Tang Clan
1. Childhood and musical environment
![[Column] James Chance and the Contortions: No Wave pioneers and their musical analysis](/../assets/images/column-james-chance-and-the-contortions.webp)
![[Column] The golden age of 12-bit samplers: MPC60/SP-1200](/../assets/images/column-akai-mpc-60-emu-sp1200.webp)
[Column] The golden age of 12-bit samplers: MPC60/SP-1200
Chapter 1: Introduction — Why 12bit?
![[Column] 2000s R&B: From the Golden Age to the Revolutionary Period -- A complete history of the sound, industry, and icon](/../assets/images/column-2000s-r-and-b.webp)
[Column] 2000s R&B: From the Golden Age to the Revolutionary Period -- A complete history of the sound, industry, and icon
A complete history of 10 years where sounds, industries, and icons intersected
![[Column] Squarepusher: A fusion of breakbeats, jazz, and electronic music](/../assets/images/column-squarepusher-history.webp)
![[Column] Penguin Cafe Orchestra - An imaginary paradise that resonates between ambient and folklore](/../assets/images/column-penguin-cafe-orchestra.webp)
[Column] Penguin Cafe Orchestra - An imaginary paradise that resonates between ambient and folklore
Prologue: Reverberations of a “fictional cafe” found nowhere else in the world
![[Column] Orchestra Veve: A complete history of the prestigious band that played a central role in the development of Congolese music](/../assets/images/column-orchestre-veve.webp)
[Column] Orchestra Veve: A complete history of the prestigious band that played a central role in the development of Congolese music
Prologue: Historical Significance of Orchestra Veve
![[Column] New Age Steppers: The revolution of an action label that reconnected the strata of post-punk and dub](/../assets/images/column-new-age-steppers.webp)
[Column] New Age Steppers: The revolution of an action label that reconnected the strata of post-punk and dub
Prologue: Destruction and Reconstruction of London in 1979–80
![[Column] Poetry of the heartbeat: The world of Iranian genius percussionist Mohammad Reza Mortazavi](/../assets/images/column-mohammad-reza-mortazavi.webp)
![[Column] DVS1: From the underground of Minneapolis to the world of techno—the solitary aesthetic cultivated by Reason](/../assets/images/column-dvs1.webp)
[Column] DVS1: From the underground of Minneapolis to the world of techno—the solitary aesthetic cultivated by Reason
Prologue: The Solitary Detroit Techno Apostle
![[Column] Charlotte de Witte: Queen of the techno world](/../assets/images/column-charlotte-de-witte.webp)
[Column] Charlotte de Witte: Queen of the techno world
Prologue ─ Rise of the Queen of Techno
Johan Bacto – Mankind 4
Johan Bacto (Johan Svensson) is a Swedish Techno producer. He runs labels such as Mankind, Zync, and Countdown 2000.
Johan Bacto – Mankind 3
Johan Bacto (Johan Svensson) is a Swedish Techno producer. He runs labels such as Mankind, Zync, and Countdown 2000.
DJ Dan – That Zipper Track
“That Zipper Track” is a masterpiece by American house DJ/producer DJ Dan, released in 1999.
Arctic Surfer – Mankind 05
Johan Bacto (Johan Svensson), also known as Arctic Surfer, is a Swedish techno producer. He runs labels such as Mankind, Zync, and Countdown 2000.
![[Column] Complete history of vaporwave culture — label history, acoustic analysis, sociocultural theory, illustrations, chronology](/../assets/images/column-vaporwave.webp)
[Column] Complete history of vaporwave culture — label history, acoustic analysis, sociocultural theory, illustrations, chronology
Introduction: What is Vaporwave?
![[Column] Changes in Christmas songs: 1950s to 2020s](/../assets/images/column-christmas-songs-history.webp)
[Column] Changes in Christmas songs: 1950s to 2020s
Prologue The global appeal of Christmas songs
The Vectif vs. The M. Experience – Stimulation EP
The Montini Experience (The M. Experience) is a Belgian Techno/Hardtrance project by Bart Grinaert, Lajos Mészáros, and Marc Van Campenhout (Zzino). Bart Grinaert is best known as Housetrap, Sinesweeper, and...
Space DJz – AK-47 Remixes
A 2-disc collection of remixes of ““AK-47,’’ released in 1998 by London-based British techno DJ/producer duo Space DJz, by Chris McCormack, Oliver Ho, The Advent, Inigo Kennedy, Umek, Gaetek, and...
Mansun – Taxlo$$ (Remixes)
“Taxloss” (Taxlo$$) is a single by British alternative rock band Mansun from their debut studio album Attack of the Gray Lantern, released in 1997. Contains the album version of “Taxloss”...
Kaygee – The Nu-Tech EP
Kaygee (Kay Teknik) is a UK Hard House music artist. Under the name Kay Teknik, he releases co-records with UK producer/DJ Christopher Spero.
Kagami – Tokyo Disco Music All Night Long (Remixes)
A collection of remixes of Kagami’s masterpiece and anthem at the time, “Tokyo Disco Music All Night Long.” It was released in 2001 on the German label Leaded.
![[Column] Underground Resistance and Detroit's rebellious history: Complete coverage of Afrofuturism, Drexciya myths, and comparisons of world cities](/../assets/images/column-ur.webp)
[Column] Underground Resistance and Detroit's rebellious history: Complete coverage of Afrofuturism, Drexciya myths, and comparisons of world cities
Prologue: The story of UR and Detroit is a theory of civilization born from the rubble of the city.
![[Column] Parliament / Funkadelic: The whole story of the P-Funk revolution - deciphering space myths, groove techniques, and cultural heritage](/../assets/images/column-parliament-funkadelic.webp)
[Column] Parliament / Funkadelic: The whole story of the P-Funk revolution - deciphering space myths, groove techniques, and cultural heritage
Prologue: What is P-Funk? A cosmic cultural revolution that goes beyond “funk”
![[Column] Comprehensively elucidating the myth, history, science, and cultural influence of 432Hz music - What psychological effects does frequency have on music?](/../assets/images/column-432hz.webp)
[Column] Comprehensively elucidating the myth, history, science, and cultural influence of 432Hz music - What psychological effects does frequency have on music?
Prologue: Why is 432Hz treated as “special”?
![[Column] Toots and the Maytals — The soul of reggae etched by live performances](/../assets/images/column-toots-and-the-maytals-live-history.webp)
[Column] Toots and the Maytals — The soul of reggae etched by live performances
Introduction: The birth of reggae and the origins of live culture
[Column] Apocalypse of images and sounds: "Koyanisqatsi" and the world of Philip Glass
Prologue: What a film without words says
![[Column] 50 years of history of burger shops and music - The culture of fast food and sound branding -](/../assets/images/column-burgers-beats.webp)
[Column] 50 years of history of burger shops and music - The culture of fast food and sound branding -
Prologue: The era of burgers that can be enjoyed with the ears
![[Column] Religious music around the world and its psychological and social effects - The history of music and prayer as explained through illustrations and timelines -](/../assets/images/column-religious-music-worldmap.webp)
[Column] Religious music around the world and its psychological and social effects - The history of music and prayer as explained through illustrations and timelines -
Prologue: The universality of music and religion
![[Column] Fusion of Yoga and Music: History, Science, and Practical Guide](/../assets/images/column-yoga-music.webp)
[Column] Fusion of Yoga and Music: History, Science, and Practical Guide
Introduction: Yoga meets music
Stoned Baby & Join Clap – AK-47 EP
Raúl López Martín (DJ Peque), also known as Stoned Baby, is a DJ from Spain. He is also known as the founder of the labels House D’arret and Rxxistance.
Space DJz – AK-47
Space DJz is a London-based duo consisting of British techno DJ/producers Jamie Bissmire and Ben Long. Ben Long runs the techno label Potential, and Jamie Bissmire runs the label 50...
Rank 1 – Airwave
Rank 1 is a project started in 1999 by Dutch trance DJ/producers Piet Bervoets and Benno De Goeij. They have many hit songs such as “Airwave”, “Such is Life”, “L.E.D.”,...
Maji Na Damu – L3D (Last Three Days)
Maji Na Damu is a Japanese female techno/trance unit formed by JUN JUN and Ta. The producer is DJ 19 (Hiro Tanaka), who is active as a resident DJ at...
