From music shop beginnings to Gorillaz and The Prodigy: Tom “Woody” Wood reveals how passion, knowledge, and relationships built his career.
EXPLORE PEOPLE
A group of eclectic Icelandic artists offer unique perspectives on electronic music performance, their home country, and more.
Octave One’s Lenny Burden reveals the tools and techniques behind the duo’s tactile, electrifying live sets.
Strand of Oaks mastermind Timothy Showalter explains how painting and meditation fueled his shift from folk rock to synth sounds.
Gattobus received his first Roland keyboard at 16. Find out how he became a sound designer for the SYSTEM-8, FANTOM, JUPITER-X, and others.
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.
Hamamatsu: Japan’s City of Music and Home to Roland
Adam Douglas
Roland’s global headquarters sits in Hamamatsu, Japan. Take a tour of this charming seaside town and learn how Roland fits into its history.
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Roland has unveiled a new headquarters in Japan that unites R&D and administration staff under one roof in an inspiring workspace.
NFTs are intersecting with the music industry in dramatic ways. Find out the many ways non-fungible tokens can help boost your career.
If music has no boundaries, why does its genesis usually occur within four walls? Biomusic is rooted in non-human sounds.
Artificial Intelligence is making its way into music. Investigate the wild new world of AI and how it's reshaping the creative landscape.