Sound of Style

Australian electronic producer Ninajirachi is being profiled for music shaped by early internet culture, including message boards and online communities. The feature explores how growing up online informed her production style and aesthetic, positioning her as part of a generation of artists whose influences come from forums and web culture rather than traditional club or radio scenes. It highlights her rising profile in electronic music.

A nostalgic compilation presents the startup and shutdown sounds of every version of Microsoft Windows, rendered in a new musical style, with some invented sounds mixed in among the real ones. Viewers are engaging heavily with the retro audio trip down memory lane, swapping memories of old operating systems and debating which versions are authentic.

Sertoma held its 'Sound of Style' event, combining a fashion show with music to raise money for charitable causes. The gathering highlights the service organization's ongoing fundraising efforts, drawing community attention to its work supporting people with hearing health needs. Local coverage notes the event's mix of entertainment and giving as a way to bring supporters together for a cause.

Listeners are sharing 'Warriors', a track by the New York brass house trio Too Many Zooz, known for their energetic saxophone and drum sound. The song is being passed around online with links to streaming platforms, drawing attention to the band's horn-driven style.

A brief review of The Vast of Night is making the rounds, with the writer praising the low-budget sci-fi film's screenplay, performances and long, ambitious shots that evoke Steven Spielberg's style. The film, set over one night in 1950s New Mexico, follows a switchboard operator and a DJ investigating a mysterious sound. Readers are sharing the write-up as the film finds new audiences on streaming.

AudioKit Pro has released Super 606 Drums, a free, open-source emulation of the classic Roland TR-606 drum machine, available for iOS and now also for macOS. The app recreates the analogue-style sounds of the 1980s drum machine and is aimed at musicians and producers working on Apple devices.

A music fan started the day by sharing an old school Oi! track by Bishops Green, pointing to the band's music video. The post highlights the ongoing appeal of streetpunk and Oi! acts like Bishops Green, whose classic-styled sound continues to draw listeners among fans of the genre.