Rarelyalways opens up about his eclectic influences, the unpredictable ways inspiration strikes, and how he sometimes denies his identity.
EXPLORE PEOPLE
Brooklyn trio Nation of Language demonstrates how its '80s-synth pop credentials are not just future past but future present.
The prolific player shares her thoughts on touring with RAYE, finding success in the music industry, and her Roland gear.
Curtis Byrd discusses the twists and turns along his musical journey and how the beat has always been there to guide him.
Where some people see a sampler, Lionclad sees a world of possibilities. She shares about mixtapes, puppet shows, analog synths, and more.
Sound Behind the Song: “Elsewhere” by Vangelis
Adam Douglas
Vangelis’ “Elsewhere” has all the hallmarks of the late maestro: synths, emotion, and a sublime melody, all held together by two JUNO-106s.
Inside the São Paulo Beat Scene
Tiago Frúgoli
Explore the multifaceted São Paulo beat scene with this in-depth history of its close-knit ecosystem of artists, beatmakers, and labels.
Roland JC-120: The Clean Sound Revolution
Henry Yates
Since debuting in 1975, the Roland JC-120 has been the gold standard for clean amp tone. From rebel roots to modern times, this is its story.
Label Spotlight: Mo’ Wax Records and UNKLE
Jamie Franklin and Ari Rosenschein
James Lavelle of UNKLE and Alex James of PLEASURES share their thoughts on the history of Mo’ Wax and its continuing influence.
Label Spotlight: Dais Records
Ari Rosenschein
Dais sits at the intersection of post-punk, industrial, ambient, and other genres. Explore the label and its collab with Roland Lifestyle.
EXPLORE TECH AND TREND
Artificial Intelligence is making its way into music. Investigate the wild new world of AI and how it's reshaping the creative landscape.
In our new quarantine reality, many of us work from home and socialize through a screen, making technology increasingly central in our lives.
Take a deep dive into the way streaming recommendations work—and how online algorithms shape our musical listening habits.
Drummer XR blends drumming, green screen, and mixed-reality professional Matt Workman's immersive 3D world-building chops.
Find out how Point Blank and educator Angela Piva use Roland Cloud to help students master music production, beatmaking, synthesis, and more.