Reference Library
Reference Library: Lou Reed and The Who Helped Michael Imperioli Make a Multi-Act ZOPA Song Work
The frontman talks “Street Hassle” and “A Quick One While He’s Away.”
Reference Library: Jane Paknia’s “Orchid Underneath” Was Born in a Storm
The composer on the meteorological (and personal) event that inspired the title track of her new EP.
Reference Library: Studying the Kora Inspired Montañera’s New Record
María Mónica Gutiérrez on the traditional Colombian and Senegalese sounds found on A Flor de Piel.
Reference Library: Joseph Shabason Got Ed Templeton’s Blessing to Rescore Welcome to Hell
The composer on why skateboarding’s a lot like jazz, and more.
Reference Library: Helena Deland Was Inspired by a Latent Memory
The singer-songwriter talks "The Animals" and Guy Béart’s “L’eau vive.”
Reference Library: Penguin Cafe’s “In Re Budd” Is Dedicated to Harold Budd
Arthur Jeffes on how the late ambient godfather inspired their new track.
Reference Library: Mui Zyu Wanted to Sample the Sounds of Her Family’s Restaurant
The artist on recapturing the noise of her youth.
Reference Library: Here’s How Carla dal Forno Covered “The Garden of Earthly Delights”
On The United States of America, Derek Jarman’s garden, and more.
Reference Library: How “Bass Genius” Carol Kaye Inspired VISUALS’ “Ocean”
Andrew Fox on the unsung hitmaker of the midcentury.
Reference Library: John Zorn and Talking Heads Inspired the New Under the Reefs Orchestra Track
Clément Nourry on the genesis of “Ants.”
Reference Library: Alivenique Sampled Wolf Calls on “Vanguards”
The singer/producer talks ancient rhythms, futuristic effects, and feminine transcendentalism.
Reference Library: How Sampling Wilco Led to Gamblers’ “Another Dose”
The Long Island band on the inspiration behind their new track.











