interviews

We talk at length with record-makers about how they make records.

Jan. 10, 2024  |  No. 159

Kid Koala: Board Games & Scratching

by Joel Hamilton

Known as Kid Koala, Eric Yick Keung San is recognized as an innovative scratch DJ and turntablist, but he's also accomplished a much deeper range of amazing work beyond the DJ moniker than one might...

Jan. 10, 2024  |  No. 159

Joseph Lorge: Open to Experimentation

by Gus Berry

Joseph Lorge has been quietly working away on an impressive discography over the last few years. Many know him as the engineer who works closely with Blake Mills [Tape Op #115], as they have made...

Jan. 10, 2024  |  No. 159

Lynne Earls: Immersed in the Practice

by Lisa Machac

Lynne Earls is an Irish music producer, songwriter, and sound engineer based in Los Angeles, California. In addition to owning her own label, custom music production shop, and residential recording...

Nov. 14, 2023  |  No. 158

Prince Paul: Happier Than Ever

by Sam Retzer

Prince Paul is happy. Happy to be back in New York, happy De La Soul is finally on streaming services, and happy to chat about the difference between the E-mu SP-12 and SP-1200 samplers. At 56 years...

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