From '80s synthwave to '90s synth rock, Belarusian post-punk trio Molchat Doma reveals the gear that makes the group tick.
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Italian duo MARNIK discusses '90s inspiration, all-star collaboration, and how their V-MODA headphones can withstand a meteorological event.
A group of eclectic Icelandic artists offer unique perspectives on electronic music performance, their home country, and more.
Kassi Ashton shares her creative journey from small-town Missouri to Music City recording artist in this mini-doc and profile.
Three decades in, Josh Wink is an electronic music icon. He talks about creativity, his first TB-303, and “Higher State of Consciousness.”
Sound Behind the Song: “Doin’ it Right” by Daft Punk
Jason Heffler
Using the TR-808, vocoder, and modular synthesis, the enigmatic duo created a modern dance classic.
Sound Behind the Song: “Drunk in Love” by Beyoncé
Jake Uitti
The Roland TR-808, used on Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s alluring 2013 hit, “Drunk In Love,” is an essential bed upon which to create a masterpiece.
Sound Behind the Song: “Hangin’ on a String” by Loose Ends
Ari Rosenschein
The TR-808 pattern at the center of “Hangin’ on a String” elevates the moody groove.
Retracing the Roland Sound in Hip-Hop
Gino Sorcinelli
For the past 40 years Roland drum machines, samplers, sequencers, and synths have played an integral role in shaping the sound of hip-hop.
Sound Behind the Song: “Love Lockdown” by Kanye West
Jake Uitti
“Love Lockdown” by Kanye West utilizes the Roland TR-808, the heartbeat of electronic music production since the early 1980s.
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Founded by A. G. Cook, PC Music is a label that spawned an entire genre, garnering widespread notoriety in the process.
Take a deep dive into the way streaming recommendations work—and how online algorithms shape our musical listening habits.
You've made the music, now what? A full-time music publicist teaches you how to pitch your project and get coverage—DIY style.