The prolific player shares her thoughts on touring with RAYE, finding success in the music industry, and her Roland gear.
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From JUNO synths to SPD-driven live rigs, the longtime Roland user breaks down how Poolside blends analog warmth, modern flexibility, and “daytime disco” philosophy—onstage and in the studio.
The enigmatic artist Photay opens up about his improvisational collaborators, the power of the weather, and how location influences art.
The multifaceted artist discusses his career encompassing everything from jazz-inflected percussion to art installations.
From early influences and formative years to new music and technology, Arcane Roots reflect on the journey so far and what's still to come.
Listening Guide: Prince in the ’90s
Gino Sorcinelli
At the top of the 1990s, Prince was eager for new sounds. The JD-800 was the go-to synth on a lengthy run of albums by the prolific artist.
Listening Guide: Essential Women in Hip-Hop
Kyle Eustice
Before hip-hop was the world’s most dominant musical genre, several groundbreaking women blazed a fiery trail for others to follow.
Sound Behind the Song: “Vogue” by Madonna
Ari Rosenschein
At the heart of the classic is its use of the TR-909. The drum machine’s crisp attack evokes the heady world of NYC and its fashionistas.
Sound Behind the Song: “Invaders Must Die” by The Prodigy
Alexander Dias
The track contains all the hallmarks of classic Prodigy: a blistering synth hook, heart-stopping guitars, and the smack of the Roland TR-707.
Sound Behind the Song: “Mystery of Love” by Mr. Fingers
Alexander Dias
Often credited as the first deep house cut, “Mystery of Love” is a blueprint for the genre. Its pattern continues to captivate dancefloors.
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Stunning and adventurous, Roland's 50th Anniversary Concept Piano combines sound, design, and connectivity into an instrument of the future.
The video game industry is moving ever closer to cloud storage, digital distribution, and other online possibilities.
Auris Presents shares what makes ARC Music Festival unique and how it’s grown into an unmissable event for Chicago and beyond.
Founded by A. G. Cook, PC Music is a label that spawned an entire genre, garnering widespread notoriety in the process.
K-pop groups increasingly claim the spotlight on the world stage. Industry insiders give us insights into what makes the style so popular.