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To listen to the dreamy, chillwave sounds of Brothertiger, you might think that sole tiger John Jagos grew up in the 1980s.
Brooklyn trio Nation of Language demonstrates how its '80s-synth pop credentials are not just future past but future present.
Where some people see a sampler, Lionclad sees a world of possibilities. She shares about mixtapes, puppet shows, analog synths, and more.
As co-writer and producer for British alt-rockers The 1975, George Daniel's association with Roland is integral to the band's sound.
Sound Behind the Song: “Caribbean Blue” by Enya
Arielle Silver
“Caribbean Blue” by Enya is a tapestry of layered vocals over a bed of JUNO-60 pads. Its sounds evoke the pull of nature on the human psyche.
Sound Behind the Song: “My Girls” by Animal Collective
Benjamin Heywood
With a JUNO-60 and an army of Roland samplers, Animal Collective created an unforgettable melodic kaleidoscope: “My Girls.”
Sound Behind the Song: “Blue Drive” by Oneohtrix Point Never
Mike Sparks
“Blue Drive” moves like a meditative improvisation, with no calculated beginning or end. Oneohtrix Point Never guides us using the JUNO-60.
Sound Behind the Song: “Take On Me” by a-ha
Kat Bein
Talk about ’80s music, and a-ha’s era-defining hit single “Take On Me” comes to mind. Get the story of this classic and the JUNO-60’s role.
Rob Hyman: The Hooters, Time After Time, and the JUNO-60
Ari Rosenschein
From The Hooters to Cyndi Lauper, Rob Hyman has great timing. Discover how the JUNO-60 helped craft classic songs and capture magic moments.
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Find out how Point Blank and educator Angela Piva use Roland Cloud to help students master music production, beatmaking, synthesis, and more.
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The When We Were Young music festival is a niche celebration where emo fans reunite to soak in nostalgia and fuel the resurgence of pop-punk’s popularity today.
In our new quarantine reality, many of us work from home and socialize through a screen, making technology increasingly central in our lives.