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Tag: Reference Library

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

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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

Music
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”

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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”

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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

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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”

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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”

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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

Music
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”

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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

Music
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.”

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