Seeing Sounds, Tasting Names: The world of synesthesia

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10 Years of 20K! How It All Began

To celebrate ten years of Twenty Thousand Hertz, Dallas reveals the oral history of the show, including the career detours, financial gambles, and chance encounters that made it possible. From touring with The Cavaliers, to mixing Mythbusters, to building a sound studio in his ba ...  Show more

How ​modern Music Supervisors ​craft the ​perfect Needle Drop

In Part 2 of our deep dive into needle drops, Dallas, Casey and Grace uncover more surprising stories behind some of cinema’s most unforgettable song choices. From a fiercely contested track that became a ‘90s comedy staple, to Quentin Tarantino’s habit of raiding old movie sound ...  Show more

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