Noisey Moisey

  • From Cop Knocks To Petrified Hand Claps, the Finest Drum Sounds of 2011

    In this era of ubiquitous sound manipulation software, each year is better than the last in terms of sonic variety. Amidst all the classic synth comebacks and samples taken from the most unlikely places, the percussion sounds, the primal building...

  • RIP Norio Ohga, Sony's compact disc man

    Pick up a CD, if you haven’t sold all of yours already. Ever wonder why the diameter is 4.7 inches? This was specified by Norio Ohga, who wanted to make sure that the entirety of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony—all 75 minutes worth—could fit on every...