Clark: A Playground of Classical and Electronic Sounds Chris Clark's restless musical mind leads him to fresh sonic pastures. His latest release blends modern classical with trademark textures. by Ari Rosenschein 4 mins read
A Few Minutes with Gerald V. Casale of Devo Devo's cult status remains indelible. Co-founder Gerald V. Casale reminisces about the band and its longstanding association with Roland. by Danny Turner 5 mins read
Scene Report: CRSSD Fest Spring 2025 Peer inside this idiosyncratic fest with four unique acts from spring 2025 who discuss their artistry and what makes CRSSD so special. by Ari Rosenschein 13 mins read
Careers in Music: Sarah Tudzin on Producing Sarah Tudzin, songwriter and vocalist for illuminati hotties, guides us through her rapidly ascending career as a producer and mix engineer. by Danny Turner 10 mins read
A Few Minutes with Morcheeba Pioneers of ’90s trip-hop, Morcheeba reunites Skye Edwards and Ross Godfrey for an upcoming remix series celebrating their most recent LP. by Danny Turner 7 mins read
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.
Listening Guide: Jazzie B and Soul II Soul Harry Levin Explore the pioneering Jazzie B of Soul II Soul—from bona fide classics to fresh collaborations and all points in between.
Portugal. the Man on the PTM Coin and Artistic Currency Grammy-winning Portugal. the Man is the first band to release its own cryptocurrency, the PTM Coin. Find out how and why. by Jake Uitti 2 mins read
The Birth of the Roland Lifestyle Brand The Roland Lifestyle brand builds on the company's legacy while looking to the future. See how it's introducing Roland to new generations. by Kirsten Spruch 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
How Musicians Are Utilizing Reddit Since 2005, Reddit has become a powerful resource for topics across the board. How is it especially useful for musicians? by Kirsten Spruch 4 mins read
Inside the Usher Las Vegas Residency IZ and Bobby Avila and Aaron Spears take us behind the scenes of what it takes to put together the mammoth Usher Las Vegas residency. by Ari Rosenschein 5 mins read