Can’t Kick This Feeling: A History of Moodymann and KDJ Records Kenny Dixon Jr. has released a steady stream of dance floor classics since 1994. Dig into the history of this icon of Motor City music. by Mike Rubin 9 mins read
Hybrid Theory: Nick Gross of Girlfriends and Goldfinger After his Warped Tour set, Gross discusses his hybrid setup, essential Roland gear, and the importance of family and giving back. by Carolyn Shlensky 4 mins read
A Few Minutes with Howard Jones The legendary songwriter and performer discusses Roland synthesizers, positive thinking, and music’s power to transform. by Ari Rosenschein 7 mins read
A Few Minutes with Cornelius Keigo Oyamada, aka Cornelius, reflects on YMO’s influence, his bond with Ryuichi Sakamoto, and his new album, Refractions. by Danny Turner 8 mins read
A Few Minutes with Molchat Doma From '80s synthwave to '90s synth rock, Belarusian post-punk trio Molchat Doma reveals the gear that makes the group tick. by Danny Turner 6 mins read
Sound Behind the Song: “Paul Revere” by Beastie Boys Ari Rosenschein In the mid-’80s, there was little edgier in the mainstream than NYC’s notorious Beastie Boys, and “Paul Revere” was their origin story.
Sound Behind the Song: “Buffalo Stance” by Neneh Cherry Ari Rosenschein A “Buffalo Stance” is to stand with arms crossed, looking sideways. It’s also the name of a 1989 hit by Swedish-born, UK-bred artist, Neneh Cherry.
Label to Genre: What is PC Music? Founded by A. G. Cook, PC Music is a label that spawned an entire genre, garnering widespread notoriety in the process. by Eric Shorey 4 mins read
Returning to Music: It’s Never Too Late They say that for a career in music you need to be tenacious, and I had been throughout my twenties and beyond. Can you return to music? by Arielle Silver 1 min read
K-pop: The Inner Workings of a Global Phenomenon K-pop groups increasingly claim the spotlight on the world stage. Industry insiders give us insights into what makes the style so popular. by SIRMA 5 mins read
What’s Collab and How Can Musicians Use it? Collab is a new iOS app from New Product Experimentation (NPE) at Facebook that helps people make music together. Learn how to utilize it. by Ari Rosenschein 6 mins read
Yuri Suzuki and the Making of 808303.studio Artist/designer/musician Yuri Suzuki talks about his love of Roland gear, creating 808303.studio, and musical life during quarantine. by Evan Shamoon 5 mins read