E01 · Auto-Tune 37m
7/30/2021
Mark, T-Pain, and Charli XCX break down Auto-Tune—aka “robot sadness”—the musical accident that evolved into an empowering game changer.
E02 · Sampling 33m
7/30/2021
The debate rages on—is sampling tribute or theft? One thing's clear: It better be funky. Mark, Paul McCartney, and DJ Premier dig in.
E03 · Reverb 36m
7/30/2021
Working with Amy Winehouse kicked off Mark's emotional journey with reverb. Today, he travels around the world to unearth its infinite potential.
E04 · Synthesizers 35m
7/30/2021
Mark celebrates the innovators and outsiders who harnessed the power of synthesizers and shares Kevin Parker's (Tame Impala) love for their sound.
E05 · Drum Machines 36m
7/30/2021
“GIMME A BEAT!” From the Linn drum to the 808, Mark, Questlove, and Too $hort track the evolution of the machines that gave us hip-hop.
E06 · Distortion 35m
7/30/2021
Mark and Santigold talk distortion—the rebellious sound of breaking the rules—and explore the pioneers who used it to disrupt culture.
