P.O.E.M.

POEM - Power Of Electronic Music - the aim of this show is not only to highlight electronic music in all its shapes and forms but also to highlight the value of this often times misunderstood and stigmatised music - in short, a new radio show that deals with all things electronica from interviews with musicians, authors, scholars etc. to testing out instruments and more

Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Episode # 30: 'Elektro Moskva' - a fascinating look at Russia's electronic music and more

'Elektro Moskva' is a fascinating documentary about electronic music in Russia but touches on much more.

POEM's Thomas Janak talked to filmmakers Elena Tikhonova and Dominik Spritzendorfer as well as electronic music pioneer Alexei Borisov about the past, present and future of the music and indeed the country of Russia.

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Thursday, August 21, 2014

Episode 29 - The art of synth-making - in conversation with "Error Instrument"'s Paul Tas

With the resurgence of hardware synths still going strong, many musicians and knob-twiddling-enthusiasts alike are interested in more than just your regular Korgs and Moogs. Gladly there is a market for smaller synthesizer makers such as Amsterdam based Error Instruments. 

POEMs Thomas Janak talked to Errormusic's Paul Tas about their creation the 'Fertas 1' , their ideas, influences and future.

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