He's big in Japan, massive in America, and beginning to conquer Europe with his own brand of ethereal synthesized 'mood music'. Mark Jenkins talks to the phenomenon that is Kitaro.

The Man and his Music

We feature one of France's most fascinating Electro-Musicians, and look at the man, his music and the philosophy behind his composition.

Steve Jolliffe — bodily contact

The world's best-known electronic music band have reached a crossroads, with a line-up change, a lengthy concert tour and an uncertain recording future. Annabel Scott talks to them.

An interview with Edgar Froese and Christoph Franke during their recent UK tour

An interview with Edgar Froese and Christoph Franke, concert report and music pull-out "Choronzon" from the 'Exit' LP.

Upcoming systems music composer chats to Simon Trask about modern technology, Renaissance music and Belgian pop.

Klaus Schulze seems reluctant to play any gigs in the UK, with the result that his dedicated fans are forced to cross the Channel in order to see him play.

Reports on recent appearances by two widely revered names in electro-music, Klaus Schulze and King Crimson.

An overview

Mark Prendergast presents a general overview of record labels, artists, and recordings that make up the exciting area of new electronic and experimental music in the late 1980s.

Klaus Schulze & Rainer Bloss, Tim Souster

Cassette magazine

A potted history of this popular electronic music cassette magazine, by its co-founder Dennis Emsley

We get the artists' views

European electronic music including Tangerine Dream, Kraftwerk and Giorgio Moroder.

The European Scene

Beyond the Groove

Part 3, Chadacre to Crumar

This month, Elka Eminent to Everitt Orgatron.

Herbie Hancock, John Miles.

Yamaha CS80

Once infamous as a roadie's nightmare, the CS80 has settled in synth history as an instrument of almost unmatched character. Peter Forrest rediscovers the pain and the pleasure.

Korg Mono/Poly

As analogue synthesis enjoys a return to popularity, yesterday's synths are becoming regular topics of conversation. Rob Norman rediscovers voltage control.

Music Mate, Mainframe's Apple sound sampler and updates for the Synergy.

Sequencers

Sequencer Anatomy

UK Electronica