Parker Pubs continues its outstanding work documenting the extraordinary history of the Project Blowed scene and the West Coast underground. Having previously turned the spotlight on its rappers, the publisher now focuses on ten of its leading beatmakers, exploring the dilemmas of underground life while reminding us of the criminally overlooked gems these artists have produced.

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Dallas Art-Pop/Folktronic artist Matt of Matts told us about his love for a Stereolab beat... Matt of Matts: For beatmakers, Stereolab’s “Tempter” is an object lesson in not trying too hard. The B-sid...

Dallas Art-Pop/Folktronic artist Matt of Matts told us about his love for a Stereolab beat... Matt of Matts: For beatmakers, Stereolab’s “Tempter” is an object lesson in not trying too hard. The B-side to 1993’s “Lo Boob Oscillator”, it is sparse even for a Stereolab beat. Little more than a double-time kick with organ chords changing on the 1, “Tempter" is over five minutes of buildup with no drop. And yet from my first listen, I have been entirely unable to get enough of it. Somehow both relaxed and urgent, soothing and unnerving, it accomplishes the kind of sonic ecstasy […] The post The Beat That Blew My Mind: Matt of Matts Feels Stereolab's Tempter first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

Designed for beatmakers, producers, and sound designers, VYBZ 2 features 7 effects that aims to make it easy to add character, texture, and vibe to any sound.

Undercode News | November 4, 2026 | Cybersecurity & Dark Web Intelligence A potentially significant data exposure claim has emerged on an underground cybercrime forum, where a threat actor is advertising an alleged database containing approximately 9 million records associated with BeatStars, a popular marketplace used by music producers, beatmakers, artists, and creators to sell and license music. The seller claims the information was obtained through a security vulnerability and says the incident occurred on November 3, 2026.

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Designed for beatmakers, producers, and sound designers, VYBZ 2 features 7 effects that aims to make it easy to add character, texture, and vibe to any sound.

From @synthandsoftware - PRESS ANNOUNCEMENT Novation today announces its latest collaboration with FL Studio maker, Image-Line. FLpad, the first 8×8 grid controller made specifically for FL Studio, brings a fast, groovebox-like workflow to the Channel Rack, offering beatmakers new ways to get hands on with their projects. The range comprises FLpad and FLpad Mini. The former features a... The post Novation Reveals FLpad, The Grid Controller For FL Studio appeared first on Synth and Software.

L'éditeur Parker Pubs continue de faire son formidable travail. Il documente la fabuleuse histoire de la scène Project Blowed et du West Coast Underground. Après s'être penché sur ses rappeurs, il s'intéresse désormais à dix de ses principaux beatmakers, exposant les dilemmes de l'underground, tout en rappelant les merveilles mésestimées que tous ces gens ont sorties.