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Tag: Reference Library

Reference Library: Jane Paknia’s “Orchid Underneath” Was Born in a Storm

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By Jane Paknia | May 17, 2024
By Jane Paknia | May 17, 2024

Reference Library: Jane Paknia’s “Orchid Underneath” Was Born in a Storm

The composer on the meteorological (and personal) event that inspired the title track of her new EP.

Reference Library: Studying the Kora Inspired Montañera’s New Record

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By Montañera | November 13, 2023
By Montañera | November 13, 2023

Reference Library: Studying the Kora Inspired Montañera’s New Record

María Mónica Gutiérrez on the traditional Colombian and Senegalese sounds found on A Flor de Piel.

Reference Library: Joseph Shabason Got Ed Templeton’s Blessing to Rescore Welcome to Hell

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By Joseph Shabason | November 8, 2023
By Joseph Shabason | November 8, 2023

Reference Library: Joseph Shabason Got Ed Templeton’s Blessing to Rescore Welcome to Hell

The composer on why skateboarding’s a lot like jazz, and more.

Reference Library: Helena Deland Was Inspired by a Latent Memory

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By Helena Deland | October 16, 2023
By Helena Deland | October 16, 2023

Reference Library: Helena Deland Was Inspired by a Latent Memory

The singer-songwriter talks "The Animals" and Guy Béart’s “L’eau vive.”

Reference Library: Penguin Cafe’s “In Re Budd” Is Dedicated to Harold Budd

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By Penguin Cafe | June 29, 2023
By Penguin Cafe | June 29, 2023

Reference Library: Penguin Cafe’s “In Re Budd” Is Dedicated to Harold Budd

Arthur Jeffes on how the late ambient godfather inspired their new track.

Reference Library: Mui Zyu Wanted to Sample the Sounds of Her Family’s Restaurant

Music
By Mui Zyu | February 23, 2023
By Mui Zyu | February 23, 2023

Reference Library: Mui Zyu Wanted to Sample the Sounds of Her Family’s Restaurant

The artist on recapturing the noise of her youth.

Reference Library: Here’s How Carla dal Forno Covered “The Garden of Earthly Delights”

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By Carla dal Forno | November 4, 2022
By Carla dal Forno | November 4, 2022

Reference Library: Here’s How Carla dal Forno Covered “The Garden of Earthly Delights”

On The United States of America, Derek Jarman’s garden, and more.

Reference Library: How “Bass Genius” Carol Kaye Inspired VISUALS’ “Ocean”

Music
By VISUALS | September 22, 2022
By VISUALS | September 22, 2022

Reference Library: How “Bass Genius” Carol Kaye Inspired VISUALS’ “Ocean”

Andrew Fox on the unsung hitmaker of the midcentury.

Reference Library: John Zorn and Talking Heads Inspired the New Under the Reefs Orchestra Track

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By Under the Reefs Orchestra | September 20, 2022
By Under the Reefs Orchestra | September 20, 2022

Reference Library: John Zorn and Talking Heads Inspired the New Under the Reefs Orchestra Track

Clément Nourry on the genesis of “Ants.”

Reference Library: Alivenique Sampled Wolf Calls on “Vanguards”

Music
By Alivenique | August 24, 2022
By Alivenique | August 24, 2022

Reference Library: Alivenique Sampled Wolf Calls on “Vanguards”

The singer/producer talks ancient rhythms, futuristic effects, and feminine transcendentalism.

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