The music industry veteran talks Naughty by Nature, her long history with Roland, and the future of music: the kids.
EXPLORE PEOPLE
A new generation of piano-playing frontpeople is carrying the torch for the instrument, bringing its legacy into new genres and formats.
Ali Stone's new single "Crudo," featuring ZENOLOGY, refers to a love that's pure, sincere, and gets better with time.
Strand of Oaks mastermind Timothy Showalter explains how painting and meditation fueled his shift from folk rock to synth sounds.
With sophomore LP, KIDS, Noga Erez and Ori Rousso completed a three-year journey. The record overflows with evocative vocals and production.
Sound Behind the Song: “606” by 808 State
Jason Heffler
808 State’s ode to the Roland TR-606 has stood the test of time as one of the quirkiest yet most trailblazing tunes in their discography.
The Tech House Story
Harold Heath
It’s been a long journey for the tech house genre. We trace its history and development from the earliest days to the present.
Sound Behind the Song: “Hunter” by Bjork
Mike Sparks
The spiraling of the TR-909 on “Hunter” weaves a web of percussion. Immediately, the track draws the listener into a world of intrigue.
Dave Ogilvie on Skinny Puppy and the TR-909
Ari Rosenschein
Dave “Rave” Ogilvie shares his memories of recording Skinny Puppy’s landmark Remission, one of the earliest recorded uses of the TR-909.
Sound Behind the Song: “Big Fun” by Inner City
Alexander Dias
The cultural ramifications of “Big Fun” are difficult to measure. Inner City drafted the sonic palette for a movement.
EXPLORE TECH AND TREND
Grammy-winning Portugal. the Man is the first band to release its own cryptocurrency, the PTM Coin. Find out how and why.
Through social media, our personal and artistic lives bleed into each other. What does this mean for musicians developing their branding?
Find out how Point Blank and educator Angela Piva use Roland Cloud to help students master music production, beatmaking, synthesis, and more.
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.
Welcome to the world that’s grown around SP-404 custom skins and beyond. Get lost in the art and hear from the creators in their own words.