Some of the greatest Star Wars stories are those from behind the scenes. In Saga Chronicles, Lucasfilm’s Lucas Seastrom tells those tales. In a remote village, Obi-Wan Kenobi and young Princess Leia seek refuge in a hideout used for smuggling Jedi. But Darth Vader and his fearsome Inquisitors are on their trail. Arriving at the […]
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Light & Magic Is Here!
When Dennis Muren first read the script for the original Star Wars in 1976, the technical wizardry required to tell the story on the screen hadn’t yet been created. Simply put, the man who would go on to win nine Academy Awards for his work as a visual effects supervisor saw George Lucas’ vision and […]
How to Promote Your Music Online
From TikTok to Patreon, here’s how musicians can use the internet to cut through the noise.
The Book of Boba Fett, Star Wars: Visions Receive Emmy Award Nominations
A legendary bounty hunter reborn as a leader with a heart, and animated tales of the galaxy far, far away through the lens of some of anime’s greatest creators. StarWars.com is excited to report that two Star Wars series, The Book of Boba Fett and Star Wars: Visions, have been honored with nominations in the […]
Luke Skywalker and Leia Organa Talk Family in Star Wars: The Princess and the Scoundrel – Exclusive Excerpt
The Battle of Endor was a pivotal victory for the Rebel Alliance, and an occasion for joyous celebration for most. But what happened after the last wokling was tucked into bed at the Ewok village, the music had ceased, and the embers had cooled on Darth Vader’s funeral pyre? In the first excerpt to be […]
Compose Your Own ’80s Tunes With These Super-Portable Synths
These tiny, adorable, rechargeable, and affordable synths fit in a backpack and make you sound like a modern-day A-ha.
How to Make Your Musical Magnum Opus on an iPad
From recording to mixing tracks, Apple’s tablet might be all you need to get a song out of your head and in front of your fans.
This Designer Guitar Is Made From a Bent Sheet of Steel
Meet the Cosmo, an all-metal electric ax with pickups that can be repositioned to create custom sounds.
How a Saxophonist Tricked the KGB by Encrypting Secrets in Music
Using a custom encryption scheme within music notation, Merryl Goldberg and three other US musicians slipped information to Soviet performers and activists known as the Phantom Orchestra.
How to Clean Your Vinyl Records (Because They’re Filthy!)
Those clicks and pops aren’t supposed to be there! Give your music a bath with this handy guide.