Linafornia’s childhood and teenage years contained a broad range of melodies and tones.
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The Canadian DJ discusses how he infuses his EDM sets with a raw punk rock edge, blending high-energy beats with live drumming on V-Drums and an SPD-SX.
Daktyl is turning heads with his distinctive beats. The self-proclaimed gearhead discusses his influences, sample arsenal, and collabs.
The Grammy Award-winning producer behind scores of massive hits traces his signature sound to his Roland beginnings.
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.
Sound Behind the Song: “Everybody Needs a 303” by Fatboy Slim
Alexander Dias
“Everybody Needs A 303″ marked the arrival of Fatboy Slim. The track would propel him to become one of the world’s first superstar DJs.
Sound Behind the Song: “Acid Tracks” by Phuture
Mike Sparks
“Acid Tracks” spread like wildfire from Chicago across the globe. Learn how the TB-303 gave birth to a smiling generation of clubbers.
Metronomy on “The Bay,” the JUNO-60, and Sunshine
Kat Bein
“The Bay” has a sun-drenched video and JUNO-60 hooks galore. Metronomy’s Joseph Mount explains why it’s easy to love but wasn’t easy to make.
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.”
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Since 2005, Reddit has become a powerful resource for topics across the board. How is it especially useful for musicians?
K-pop groups increasingly claim the spotlight on the world stage. Industry insiders give us insights into what makes the style so popular.
Instagram introduced a new feature called Reels to create and discover short, entertaining videos. Learn how artists can utilize it.
A group of eclectic Icelandic artists offer unique perspectives on electronic music performance, their home country, and more.
Roland has unveiled a new headquarters in Japan that unites R&D and administration staff under one roof in an inspiring workspace.