Eastwest-Studios - Los Angeles

The EastWest Studios in Los Angeles are among the most legendary recording studios in the world – and a new documentary tells their fascinating story.

Classics by the Beach Boys, Frank Sinatra, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and today’s pop stars were recorded here. Known for its unique acoustics, vintage gear, and inspiring atmosphere, the studio has been a creative home for artists for decades. The documentary features rare footage, interviews with producers and musicians – offering a behind-the-scenes look at music history. For music lovers, this is a treasure: a place where magic becomes sound.

Roy Kafri

The low of vinyl sales is definitely overcome with even more positive figures. According to Amazon UK, sales increased by 100% in 2013 and even by 745% compared to 2008. In 2023, 49.6 million vinyl albums were sold, which is a growth of almost 300% in the last eight years.

The global market for vinyl records is expected to reach 2.4 billion US dollars by 2030. So it's no wonder that video artists are starting to bring the medium to life, either literally or figuratively. In Roy Kafri's video clip, well-known covers become protagonists, moving their lips to lyrics that don't want to be lyrics. The Smith, Bowie, Gainsbourg, Prince, Madonna, Jackson and many more wake up from the usual static and sing along. Wittily implemented!

Italo Disco 2024

In Berlin, the Italian disco movement of the 80s is making a big comeback! Italo Disco, once the sound of neon lights and synthesizer dreams, is returning to clubs and parties.

With its catchy melodies, driving beats, and nostalgic vibe, it captivates a new generation. DJs are digging up old classics, labels are releasing reissues, and modern producers are drawing inspiration from the style. Berlin, with its love for retro sounds, provides the perfect ground for this revival. The magic of Italo Disco lives on – and dances into the future!

Science Vs. Music

Make frequencies related to music visible! This is what Nigel Stanford and his team has undertaken and presented in the following video.

As soon as the frequencies of the music show a certain purity, a coherence between sound and pictorially represented form sets in. Also one would like to establish a connection to the holy geometry or "the world of the matrix" when looking at it. Whether this is the case cannot be answered at this point. Impressively worth seeing is the video but in any case!

New Romantic - 1981

1981 – the year when the New Romantic movement peaked! Colorful outfits, extravagant hairstyles, and a mix of synth-pop and glamour made this scene truly unique.

Bands like Duran Duran, Spandau Ballet, and Visage shaped the sound and style of a new generation. It was the perfect fusion of art, fashion, and music – rebellious yet elegant. New Romantic was more than just a music style – it was a way of life! Perhaps the most exciting start to a new decade?

We reported on this a long time ago. The video is so revealing that it is now getting our attention again.