Andy Bell: Taking an Electronic Ride with GLOK Legendary British musician Andy Bell creates immersive electronic worlds in his new project, GLOK. Read about the role Roland gear plays. by Ari Rosenschein 4 mins read
A Few Minutes with Switchfoot: Chad Butler & Boaz Roberts Drummer Chad Butler and lead guitarist Boaz Roberts discuss the power of hybrid gear and offer insight into Switchfoot’s three-decade legacy. by Carolyn Shlensky 8 mins read
Zeale: Austin to LA on Bars and Verses Zeale is a rapper who's found a niche solo and as half of Blackillac. Follow his journeys from Texas to California and from slam poet to MC. by Ari Rosenschein 4 mins read
A Few Minutes with Nathan Fake Nathan Fake creates music that exists on multiple planes. The artist discusses the early Internet, Roland gear, and running a label. by Ari Rosenschein 4 mins read
Chong the Nomad and the Quest to Create Seattle-based electronic music producer, Alda Agustiano—aka Chong the Nomad—knows how precious a single note can be. by Jake Uitti 4 mins read
Sound Behind the Song: “Doctor Who Theme (1980)” by Peter Howell Evan Shamoon Doctor Who, the sci-fi phenomenon, has taken many forms—and so has its theme. Discover how the 1980 version became a definitive classic.
JUPITER: King of the Polysynths Adam Douglas The name JUPITER is synonymous with the cutting edge. Explore the highlights of the line with the original Roland engineers as your guides.
Listening Guide: Essential Early Trance Arjan Rietveld A string of artists and labels shaped trance across the ’90s and early aughts. Here’s a selection of tracks from the genre’s golden age.
Inside the Japanese Beat Scene Nick Dwyer The lo-fi sound and aesthetic have deep roots in Japan. Dive into the colorful subculture with the Japanese beat scene’s key players.
Lifetime Achievement: DJ Pierre and Phuture Gino Sorcinelli In this exclusive interview, the legend shares about creating “Acid Tracks,” birthing a genre, and the early days of the Chicago house scene.
How Musicians Can Utilize AI Artificial Intelligence is making its way into music. Investigate the wild new world of AI and how it's reshaping the creative landscape. by Kirsten Spruch 7 mins read
Raising Your Voice: Exploring Clubhouse and Drop-in Audio Chat Once an invite-only space for execs and celebrities, Clubhouse can benefit users of all types. Learn to maximize this powerful platform. by Kirsten Spruch 5 mins read
Batteries Sometimes Included: 4 Music Tech Innovations The intersection of music and technology has always been a space for happy accidents. In that pioneering spirit, we bring you this short list of musical innovations. by Ari Rosenschein 2 mins read
Crowdfunding and How I Raised $26,000 When I launched my first crowdfunding campaign, I had only seven Spotify followers. The project raised over $26,000 for my project. by Arielle Silver 4 mins read
2020 and Counting: A Summer Indie Playlist 2020 certainly hasn’t been a typical summer, but at least the world has had one reliable constant: good indie music. Here's a playlist to prove it. by Kirsten Spruch 3 mins read