The Human League and Heaven 17 founder Martyn Ware steps back in time to discuss a career spent at the intersection of music and technology.
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Legendary British musician Andy Bell creates immersive electronic worlds in his new project, GLOK. Read about the role Roland gear plays.
Badflower is a band where chemistry is paramount. The members speak from the studio where they're working on their sophomore release.
Miss Tahloulah May respects hip-hop heritage while pursuing her vision. She discusses beatmaking, crate digging, and the SP-404.
The artist/producer gives us the scoop on evoking the spirit of ’00s NYC, experiencing early success, and whether music is a riddle we can solve.
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.
Sound Behind the Song: “Chime” by Orbital
Kat Bein
Orbital share memories of “Chime,” the track that turned them into electronic icons, helping bring acid house from raves to Top of the Pops.
Sound Behind the Song: “Strings of Life” by Derrick May
Kat Bein
More than 30 years after Derrick May’s “Strings of Life” saw release, techno remains a pillar of the modern dance community.
Sound Behind the Song: “Pump Up the Jam” by Technotronic
Jake Uitti
Explore the mysterious backstory of “Pump Up the Jam,” a worldwide electronic music smash and tale of mistaken identity.
Sound Behind the Song: “Scream” by Mantronix
Kristin Robinson
Mantronix mixed Kraftwerk’s experimental feel with the warmth of Grandmaster Flash. “Scream” remains a landmark electro-funk hip-hop mashup.
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You've made the music, now what? A full-time music publicist teaches you how to pitch your project and get coverage—DIY style.
The Roland Lifestyle brand builds on the company's legacy while looking to the future. See how it's introducing Roland to new generations.
The unique paths to success of these eight composers offer valuable strategies for newcomers and veterans alike.
Stunning and adventurous, Roland's 50th Anniversary Concept Piano combines sound, design, and connectivity into an instrument of the future.
Our holiday season this year will be different than any other. This cozy winter playlist features comforting songs to make it easier.