about this book

Breakthrough is a series of 20 interviews with international artists, primarily electronic musicians and producers, from Laraaji to Plastikman, including Tricky, Morton Subotnick, Max Richter, Pole, and William Basinski. Each interview explores the album that changed the course of an artist’s career. From idea to production to release, the conversations trace the story of an iconic piece of music and its impact on the artist, the genre, and the industry. The series serves as a resource for music makers, producers, and DJs, while also offering a deeper look at the creative process and a meditation on art-making.

Emma Robertson is a Canadian music journalist and editor based in Berlin. She is the executive editor of the online pop culture magazine The Talks and the creator and host of AIR, an interview podcast series featuring figures from electronic music and beyond. A regular contributor to publications such as LOLA Magazine, Borshch Magazine, and the now-defunct Red Bull Music Academy, her work can also be found on platforms including Resident Advisor and Refuge Worldwide.

This book was selected by Tique for Objects & Sounds.