August 2nd, 2023
Haruomi Hosono’s ‘Near Death Experience’ Lives On The musical polymath’s oft-overlooked 90s gem, now on vinylBy: Malachi Lui
For many pioneers of electronic pop music, the 1990s presented an identity struggle beyond the usual midlife crisis. Synths and drum machines were now widely accessible and ubiquitous: your $4000 synth isn’t so special anymore, your $5000 sequencer that constantly broke down on stage is a relic of the distant past, and any Detroit techno producer, Manchester acid house enthusiast, or some smiling dude from Cornwall could render your entire career obsolete. Past... Read More
