David Stubbs - Mars by 1980: The Story of Electronic Music (Book) Zen Mantra and various musicians performed at

and various musicians performed at waterfalls all over the country

he released his first full-fledged solo album

Indie two-piece Surf Friends make their welcome return with the announcement of their first full-length project in almost four years - Sonic Waves - out March 17 via Flying Nun Records

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David Stubbs - Mars by 1980: The Story of Electronic Music (Book) Zen Mantra and various musicians performed atIn Mars By 1980, David Stubbs charts the evolution of electronic music from the earliest mechanical experiments in the late nineteenth century, through to the ubiquitous, familiar sounds of electronica, house and techno that we know today. It's a tale of mavericks and future dreamers overcoming Luddite resistance, malfunctioning devices, and sonic mayhem. The beginnings may be in the world of avant classical composition, but it continues on through