Mndsgn has spent over a decade exploring inner truths as danceable moods. Find out why creating his latest was such a rare artistic pleasure.
EXPLORE PEOPLE
Philip Woo opens up about his influences, the artistic hub of Seattle’s Garfield High School, and what keeps him dedicated to music.
Keys player and musical director Ashton Miranda is living his dream on Ed Sheeran’s +–=÷x world tour. But his success didn’t come easily.
Linafornia’s childhood and teenage years contained a broad range of melodies and tones.
The prolific player shares her thoughts on touring with RAYE, finding success in the music industry, and her Roland gear.
Sound Behind the Song: “Need You Tonight” by INXS
Jake Uitti
When that muted guitar lick comes in against those TR-707 rimshots, it feels too good not to dance. This is the tale of the INXS classic.
Sound Behind the Song: “1010” by Boys Noize
Evan Shamoon
German DJ/producer Alex Ridha is best known as Boys Noize. His stomping 2010 tech-house track “1010” was built around a modified TR-707.
Roland and BOSS Lifetime Achievement Awards History
Gino Sorcinelli
The Roland and BOSS Lifetime Achievement Awards honor artists while providing a timeline of how these musicians and instruments shaped music.
Listening Guide: An Intro to the L.A. Beat Scene
Gino Sorcinelli
Many artists and releases played a pivotal role in shaping the L.A. Beat Scene. Here’s a variety of key sounds from a unique musical moment.
Listening Guide: An Intro to Madlib
Martin Douglas
Here’s a place to start exploring the massive catalog of Madlib, one of the finest producers to ever touch a beat pad.
EXPLORE TECH AND TREND
If music has no boundaries, why does its genesis usually occur within four walls? Biomusic is rooted in non-human sounds.
Bandcamp is a resource for artists and labels of all sizes. Learn how to maximize this essential, fan-favorite platform.
NFTs are intersecting with the music industry in dramatic ways. Find out the many ways non-fungible tokens can help boost your career.
Find out how Point Blank and educator Angela Piva use Roland Cloud to help students master music production, beatmaking, synthesis, and more.
Founded by A. G. Cook, PC Music is a label that spawned an entire genre, garnering widespread notoriety in the process.