The enigmatic artist creates his environment primarily with Roland Boutique synthesizers and drum machines. Visit his studio.
EXPLORE PEOPLE
On the eve of the Silver Panda remix of "Lift Me Up," Moby discusses his philosophies on sharing music, collaboration, and much more.
Robin "Scanner" Rimbaud explores many genres—from avant-garde to accessible. Find out how he's gone from tape recorders to art institutions.
As a founder of 1500 Sound Academy, multi-instrumentalist/producer/writer Rance Dopson uses his experience to help young musicians grow.
An intimate quest for connection, the latest release from TEED is a shimmering, memory-soaked blend of tender synths and emotional clarity.
Listening Guide: An Intro to MF DOOM
Martin Douglas
For the uninitiated, we provide a roadmap to the formidable discography of rap’s foremost supervillain: MF DOOM.
Gorillaz at 20: The Story of the Virtual Band’s Debut
Jordan Blum
The cartoon quartet’s eponymous debut blurred lines between multi-genre music and art. Learn about Gorillaz’s history and ongoing influence.
Sound Behind the Song: “The Box” by Roddy Ricch
Keith Nelson Jr.
Each generation has songs embodying the culture. Roddy Ricch’s “The Box” acclimated listeners to the genre-blending force hip-hop had become.
What Was Electroclash and Where Did it Go?
Eric Shorey
Trace the influence electroclash artists had on the music of today and it’s not hard to see the genre everywhere. So, what happened?
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.
EXPLORE TECH AND TREND
The crown jewel of your creative space can look as good as it sounds. Use these tips to incorporate your piano into your home design plans.
Run a search for “Octapad” or “Octapadist,” and you'll find a vast musical community. Learn how the instrument became a household word.
We’re spending more time than ever in front of computers and need a screen break. It can feel like we’re bouncing between platforms all day.
Instagram introduced a new feature called Reels to create and discover short, entertaining videos. Learn how artists can utilize it.
Electronic music producer Christopher Kah highlights Roland instruments in ECHO, his new immersive 3D audio performances.