Toronto-based Jeremy Ledbetter is a musical globetrotter. He speaks about music, travel, and why now is the perfect time to take a breath.
EXPLORE PEOPLE
The atmospheric sound of SYML is both stark and mysterious. Brian Fennell discusses his latest EP and the short film that accompanies it.
The enigmatic artist Photay opens up about his improvisational collaborators, the power of the weather, and how location influences art.
KiNK speaks about his unique upbringing, Roland faves, and the joy of finding classic breaks on floppy disks.
Sarah Tudzin, songwriter and vocalist for illuminati hotties, guides us through her rapidly ascending career as a producer and mix engineer.
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
In our new quarantine reality, many of us work from home and socialize through a screen, making technology increasingly central in our lives.
Artist/designer/musician Yuri Suzuki talks about his love of Roland gear, creating 808303.studio, and musical life during quarantine.
Founded by A. G. Cook, PC Music is a label that spawned an entire genre, garnering widespread notoriety in the process.
Take a deep dive into the way streaming recommendations work—and how online algorithms shape our musical listening habits.
From rock and roll frontwomen to Grammy-nominated artists, learn how these musicians are achieving their sonic dreams.