The Pop Corporation

Do you like ambient music? Fun gadgets? Technology that springs joy rather than necessity? You need to know about the FM3 Buddha Machine.

Pre-smartphone dependency, these gorgeous devices played slow, simple music that’s like a futuristic music box. Soothing, calming music from a box designed to only do just that. Brian Eno, David Byrne and more were huge fans of these machines.

It’s been reissued and we think these’ll get snapped up pretty quickly. Available now in 5 colours: Red, Orange, Green, Blue and limited-edition Pink. The new ones have improved sound on the old ones, but if you want to hear one in action, hit the video below.

If you’re already sold on the idea, Norman Records have some available for preorder. Click here.