Urban Voices Project: Making the Neighborhood Sing Find out how the Los Angeles nonprofit organization has played a key role in helping participants secure both housing and employment. by Emma Madden 5 mins read
A Few Minutes with MARNIK: Educating the Dancefloor Italian duo MARNIK discusses '90s inspiration, all-star collaboration, and how their V-MODA headphones can withstand a meteorological event. by Ari Rosenschein 3 mins read
A Few Minutes with Talulah Ruby Step into the elemental musical landscape of Talulah Ruby and discover how environment, consciousness, and Roland gear shape her sound. by Rod Brakes 12 mins read
A Few Minutes With Elmiene The 25-year-old British singer-songwriter behind one of R&B's most buzzed-about debuts traces his gossamer sound to the vintage synth that defined a generation. by Keith Nelson Jr. 5 mins read
Aisling Brouwer: Making Waves and Staying Composed Aisling Brouwer scores acclaimed films and is half of AVAWAVES. She discusses her upbringing, pandemic recording, and MC-707 inspiration. by Ari Rosenschein 7 mins read
Sound Behind the Song: “Blue Drive” by Oneohtrix Point Never Mike Sparks “Blue Drive” moves like a meditative improvisation, with no calculated beginning or end. Oneohtrix Point Never guides us using the JUNO-60.
Sound Behind the Song: “Take On Me” by a-ha Kat Bein Talk about ’80s music, and a-ha’s era-defining hit single “Take On Me” comes to mind. Get the story of this classic and the JUNO-60’s role.
Rob Hyman: The Hooters, Time After Time, and the JUNO-60 Ari Rosenschein From The Hooters to Cyndi Lauper, Rob Hyman has great timing. Discover how the JUNO-60 helped craft classic songs and capture magic moments.
Sound Behind the Song: “Can You Feel It” by Mr. Fingers Alexander Dias Starkly beautiful, “Can You Feel It” is an iconic piece of 20th-century dance music. Mr. Fingers created it solely on the JUNO-60 and TR-909.
JUNO-60: The Whole Story Peter Kirn In 1982, a new synth dynasty set the tone for the ’80s and beyond. Get the entire tale of the sonic and cultural impact of the Roland JUNO-60
Nashville Scene Report Nashville has seen changes over the years, mirroring the growth of its entertainment industry. These musicians contribute to the fabric of Music City. by Ari Rosenschein 18 mins read
Scene Report: BeachLife Festival BeachLife Festival in Redondo Beach blends iconic acts, indie discoveries, and live performances shaped by Roland gear. by Carolyn Shlensky 5 mins read
Quarantine and Our Relationship with Technology In our new quarantine reality, many of us work from home and socialize through a screen, making technology increasingly central in our lives. by Benjamin Heywood 2 mins read
Ultimate Guide: Roland at ADE 2025 From panels to interviews to performances, here is a rundown of Roland's presence at Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) 2025. by Ari Rosenschein 2 mins read
Synthesizers as Art From oil paintings to digital illustration, sculptures to industrial design, synthesizers as art are finally shining in the limelight. by Adam Douglas 8 mins read