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

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

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”

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”

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

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”

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.

Reference Library: How Sampling Wilco Led to Gamblers’ “Another Dose”

By Gamblers | August 5, 2022

By Gamblers | August 5, 2022

Reference Library: How Sampling Wilco Led to Gamblers’ “Another Dose”

The Long Island band on the inspiration behind their new track.

Reference Library: Metavari Rewrote “Kings Die Like Other Men (Rediscovery)” From Emotional Memory

By Metavari | May 18, 2022

By Metavari | May 18, 2022

Reference Library: Metavari Rewrote “Kings Die Like Other Men (Rediscovery)” From Emotional Memory

Nate Utesch on reimagining an old song.

Reference Library: How Joan Didion, Combo Chimbita, Sleater-Kinney (and More) Inspired Gypsum’s “Margaret”

By Gypsum | March 16, 2022

By Gypsum | March 16, 2022

Reference Library: How Joan Didion, Combo Chimbita, Sleater-Kinney (and More) Inspired Gypsum’s “Margaret”

Anna Arboles breaks the single down.

Reference Library: How Aimee Mann and Andreas Gursky Inspired a Purr Song

By Purr | March 1, 2022

By Purr | March 1, 2022

Reference Library: How Aimee Mann and Andreas Gursky Inspired a Purr Song

Eliza Callahan breaks down the band's new single “Many Days.”