Deep into a five-decade noise odyssey, Masami Akita offers the philosophies behind Merzbow’s surrealist approach to sound.
EXPLORE PEOPLE
From Mobb Deep to Mariah Carey—the Queens-born producer shares stories from his hip-hop journey and the Roland gear he used on the way.
'80s pop icon Nik Kershaw takes a trip down memory lane, revealing the Roland technologies behind hit albums Human Racing and The Riddle.
The outfit's latest rekindles its bond with the Metropole Orkest, as Bill Laurance’s harmonic style enters new orchestral and jazz frontiers.
Jubilee grew up in Miami where the 808 shaped her sonic DNA. She talks about keeping spirits high and how music creates community.
Listening Guide: Post-Rock
Tom Wonnacott
Submerge yourself in this starting point for an experimental genre of rock music that floats, swirls, and unfolds.
Sound Behind the Song: “Nightclubbing” by Iggy Pop
Ari Rosenschein
Find out how David Bowie and Iggy Pop created a slapback-saturated swing that takes the listener on a hazy nighttime stroll through Berlin.
The Legacy of the R-8 Human Rhythm Composer in Mexico
Jorge Medina Martínez
Explore the enduring influence of the R-8 Human Rhythm Composer on a host of musical styles in Mexico, a land of deep tradition.
Listening Guide: Ambient Music
Dusty Henry
From droning electronic pieces to spiritual soundscapes, these records offer a beautiful entry point into this immersive genre.
Sound Behind the Song: “Radio Ga Ga” by Queen
Stefan Wyeth
Here’s how the 1984 Queen single flipped the script on their musical direction, ushering in a new wave of success for the group.
EXPLORE TECH AND TREND
NFTs are intersecting with the music industry in dramatic ways. Find out the many ways non-fungible tokens can help boost your career.
Members of the Glastonbury Class of 2025—Colm Conlan, Dani Bernard, and Will White—give us the inside scoop from the festival this year.
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 video game industry is moving ever closer to cloud storage, digital distribution, and other online possibilities.
Sample the worldwide scope of 404 Day 2026 with this overview of community-driven SP-powered events, showcases, workshops, and more.