For decades, electronic film scores have brought groundbreaking sonic atmosphere to the cinematic experience. Explore these ten examples.
Explore a curated collection of lesser-known gems featuring the Roland TB-303 Bass Line, courtesy of Rush Hour Music.
Find out how 9th Wonder helped reshape the rules of sample-based production in the 21st century with this selection of classics.
Drift through the sonic waters of Julianna Barwick’s ethereal vocal loops on a journey from her Los Angeles kitchen to the waterfalls of Iceland and the sun-soaked walkways of Paris.
Pioneers of ’90s trip-hop, Morcheeba reunites Skye Edwards and Ross Godfrey for an upcoming remix series celebrating their most recent LP.
Ted Feighan speaks about his latest album of rainforest-drenched sonic exploration, SP love, and how a quartet of 404s creates his live show.
Sample a curated collection of lesser-known SP gems, courtesy of Lightfoot, the Boston-based beat impresario.
Roland was a key part of the sampling movement—redefining what music could be. Take a guided tour of Roland samplers from past to present
The TR-606 endures for its crisp, punchy sound, as well as trigger capabilities and extensive mods. Find out why it remains a classic.
Nashville has seen changes over the years, mirroring the growth of its entertainment industry. These musicians contribute to the fabric of Music City.
Linafornia’s childhood and teenage years contained a broad range of melodies and tones.
With the world hit by a pandemic, live events were postponed or canceled. In the Coronavirus Era, virtual concerts have taken their place.
Join us on a walk through the mysterious sycamore trees of Twin Peaks, as we unveil the secrets behind the show’s legendary opening theme.
At the heart of Tangerine Dream’s hypnotic “White Eagle” lies a secret—one kept between the band and a pair of JUPITER-8s.
Leftfield came from the same primordial soup as the greatest British dance acts. Explore this iconic track and the TB-303's role in it.
Detroit’s enigmatic duo Drexciya submerged themselves in Afrofuturist myth. "Rublicks Cube" is a transcendent TR-606 classic.
Find out how the Los Angeles nonprofit organization has played a key role in helping participants secure both housing and employment.
Brian Lamb AKA Unit:E is a Roland Cloud Academy instructor and admin of the MC-707 and MC-101 Facebook user group. As a DJ, he's participated in countless events across Hawaii and the West Coast.
The unofficial poet laureate of Tacoma, WA, Martin Douglas is an essayist, critic, and longtime music journalist. He has written for Pitchfork, KEXP.org, Seattle Weekly, respected hip-hop blog Passion of the Weiss, and many others.
Simon is a musician, drummer, software designer, sound engineer, and V-Drums Specialist for Roland Australia.
Auris Presents shares what makes ARC Music Festival unique and how it’s grown into an unmissable event for Chicago and beyond.
Instagram introduced a new feature called Reels to create and discover short, entertaining videos. Learn how artists can utilize it.
Grammy-winning Portugal. the Man is the first band to release its own cryptocurrency, the PTM Coin. Find out how and why.
We’re spending more time than ever in front of computers and need a screen break. It can feel like we’re bouncing between platforms all day.
They say that for a career in music you need to be tenacious, and I had been throughout my twenties and beyond. Can you return to music?