‘Being Boiled’: The Human League song that kickstarted the synth revolution An enduring legacy. Tom Phelan Mar 9, 2025
“It’s the original synthesizer”: Laurence Carden wants to liberate the organ Introducing The Organ Collaborations Project. Lucy Harbron Jan 15, 2025
The first digital synth: the keyboard that killed the 1970s A mini revolution. Tom Phelan Jan 14, 2025
The sound of the 1980s: What was the Fairlight CMI? “The world’s greatest synthesiser…” Will Howard Jan 8, 2025
“A new kind of composer”: how Don Buchla created the first revolutionary synthesiser “A new kind of composer.” Kelly Murphy Apr 28, 2024
‘The Lone Ranger’: how the world’s longest word gave us an early synth-pop anthem An unexpected hit. Ben Forrest Apr 16, 2024
Watch rare footage of Keith Richards playing an early synth The band were quick to try out the new instrument. Aimee Ferrier Nov 19, 2023
200 tonnes in 1893: The world’s first synthesiser An eye-catching way to change the face of music. Arun Starkey Nov 3, 2023
Laurie Spiegel: the forgotten musician who might become the first human heard by aliens She is one of many forgotten female electronic pioneers. Aimee Ferrier Oct 5, 2023