#music

Nat shares his first week at the Art14 residency, detailing progress on music, coding, and writing.

A personal, opinionated list of dance albums the author returns to again and again, featuring Jamie xx, Beyoncé, Justice and more.

A look at what brought some joy this week: propaganda analysis, travel inspiration, Oscar predictions, upcoming games, music, and decluttering.

Nat discovered BadBadNotGood and shares their jazzy, experimental electronic sound, highlighting cool live videos from an old Vermont power plant.

Kanye West's Time 100 interviews explored. Watch Ye discuss his legacy, competition, and being the Robin Hood of fashion.

Nat checks out how Battles makes music using wild looping techniques, getting inspired to finish a drum machine.

A new podcast app and some listening recommendations, from design interviews to X-Men explainers. Plus, a few gripes with Pocket Casts' UX.

Nat shares his favorite Oddisee albums and talks about his awesome Tiny Desk concert.

Jay-Z actually ranked his own albums. A fascinating look inside the mind of a legend reflecting on his discography.

Nat's checking out the new Squarepusher "Stor Eiglass" VR music video, now on YouTube.

Nat shares three cool finds: beautiful video game art, a fun game called Monologue, and a web-based drum machine.

A standout Earl Sweatshirt track finally resonates, despite past reservations. Listen now and reconsider the hype.

Exploring how Kanye's "Runaway" influenced artists like Childish Gambino and Drake to create immersive art experiences alongside their music.

A look at Kanye West's YEEZY SEASON 1 and the carefully constructed image he presents, compared to his public persona. Plus, a favorite album.

Deadmau5 created a killer track, "glish," specifically for The Verge. Listen to the awesome result here.

Nat talks about predominant.ly, an amazing site that mixes music, color, and art, hoping to make music discovery more serendipitous.

Testing auto-tweets and sharing a weekend music obsession: Björk's raw and emotional Vulnicura. Dive into the review.

Dave Matthews on Sesame Street? Yes, really. Watch him sing about feelings with the help of some furry friends. Lyrics included.

Aphex Twin answers questions from Skrillex, Hot Chip, Caribou, and more. Dive into the mind of a musical icon.

Nat shares a few great Boiler Room Sessions videos.

Nat recommends Odesza's fantastic "No Sleep" sets from SoundCloud.

Reconsidering first impressions: T-Pain's talent shines through. A reminder to look beyond initial judgments and explore unexpected artistry.

Trusting him. Across the world. Link to the song inside.

Remembering the genius of J Dilla. His timeless beats continue to inspire and influence music lovers worldwide, even today.

Nat thinks the Banks cover of "In Your Eyes" is great.

Nat found a neat video about creating music with a synth.

De La Soul's music is free today! Celebrate their catalog finally being available to everyone.

Art, music, and design collide. Provocative links explore interactive installations, DJ technology, and the state of online music charts.

Nat's got some music for you today, including a Grum track and a classic Sega game tune.

Johnny Marr does The Smiths, and Sigur Rós goes yellow. Random music news of note, reported here.

Nat's sharing a few awesome live performances from KEXP's YouTube channel.

Nat shares thoughts on amazing next-level waffles and a terrible-yet-perfect music mashup of NIN and Carly Rae Jepsen.

Nat shares a gorgeous video for Radiohead's "All I Need," hoping you'll enjoy it too.

A look at art in unexpected places, starting with album covers. Exploring how visual design enhances the listening experience and reflects the music's mood.

A look at why Last.FM remains a favorite web 2.0 service. From AudioScrobbler beginnings to ad-light music streaming, it's a personal journey.

A look at Röyksopp's "Remind Me" music video and its innovative use of infographics to tell a compelling story.