Invisible Jukebox with Morton Subotnick

The idea of The Wire Magazine’s Invisible Jukebox is simple: a knowledgeable music journalist selects a series of tracks to play for an artist and asks them to spontaneously respond to what they’re hearing. The unscripted and often candid conversation that ensues can lead down all kinds of biographical, philosophical and musical paths.

At Loop 2016, we invited The Wire to conduct Invisible Jukebox sessions in front of a live audience. In the video below, The Wire writer Frances Morgan talks to electronic music legend Morton Subotnick. They listen to a selection of music by some of Subotnick’s collaborators, students and inspirations, and discuss the origins and major milestones of a lifetime in experimental music.

The Wire will be hosting Invisible Jukebox sessions at the third edition of Loop – taking place in Berlin from November 10 - 12. Building on last year’s event, Loop 2017 will welcome even more attendees, presenters and participants to explore how music, technology and creative practice interact.

The full Loop program will be announced in July. Online registration for tickets is now open.

Head to the Loop site to learn more and register for tickets.