I’ve been a huge fan of the electronic music created in Detroit that has inspired the world. I’ve interviewed many of the people behind the movement. Yet it wasn’t until recently that I finally interviewed Juan Atkins, the visionary most often cited as Techno’s primary creator. Atkins’ fascination with science fiction that led to the…
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About 15 years ago, something amazing happened. Alice Coltrane, who has produced some of the world’s most revered cosmic/spiritual/jazz recordings, was returning to Detroit for a live performance. It had been decades since her last visit for a performance, and there was excitement in the air. I was asked to interview Alice on stage for…
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I thought I knew a few things about Roger Eno and Brian Eno. Yet there was a lot more to discover. Their brotherly sense of humor and compassion was just the start. Brothers Brian Eno and Roger Eno began recording music together nearly four decades ago. We talked about how it’s only been in recent…
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I caught up with DJ and electronic music innovator Richie Hawtin to talk about the concept of time. Hawtin recently released the Time Warps EP and a timed film event highlighting his live show from a decade ago. I really enjoyed discussing the effect of time on Hawtin’s creative process. We also talked about how…
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The (almost) in-studio interview with ADULT. is featured on the latest edition of Alternate Take on dublab. It’s been several years since we talked on an official level about their music, but it felt like we hadn’t missed a beat. The overriding topic was about perception, in keeping with the name of their new record,…
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I had the opportunity to talk to ADULT. this week, and we made it into an interview. They recorded the album PERSUASION IS/AS/OF DECEPTION last summer in Detroit. Of course, they had no idea that a pandemic was right around the corner and would affect the entire world. The album is just now being released,…
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On this Saturday’s Alternate Take on dublab, I’ll be joined by Evelyn McDonnell, editor of the collection of essays and full-color illustrations called “Women Who Rock: Bessie to Beyoncé: Girl Groups to Riot Grrrl.” The collection features over 100 formative musicians from many angles of the music spectrum, traveling through blues, gospel, folk, funk, punk,…
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