The atmospheric sound of SYML is both stark and mysterious. Brian Fennell discusses his latest EP and the short film that accompanies it.
EXPLORE PEOPLE
James Lavelle of UNKLE and Alex James of PLEASURES share their thoughts on the history of Mo' Wax and its continuing influence.
'80s pop icon Nik Kershaw takes a trip down memory lane, revealing the Roland technologies behind hit albums Human Racing and The Riddle.
This legend was around at the start of the Los Angeles rap game. The self-proclaimed Willy Wonka talks N.W.A, 808s, and his own futurism.
These inspiring female producers have left their marks on the music industry and continue to carve space for newcomers.
Listening Guide: Yacht Rock with Tom Scott
Carolyn Shlensky
From Joni Mitchell to Steely Dan, Tom Scott reflects on unforgettable moments from iconic collaborations that shaped his career—and left a lasting impact on the musical landscape.
Listening Guide: French House
Stefan Wyeth
French house rose to prominence in the 1990s. Let these ten classic tracks take you on a journey through this eclectic style.
Vocal Harmonizer History: Effects Processors, Vocoders, and More
SIRMA
Learn the origin story of vocal harmonizers and processors and explore the science behind creating vocal harmonies with music technology.
Listening Guide: Trip-Hop
Andy Thomas
Explore trip-hop from its early days to the current renaissance centering on a new generation of artists mining the genre’s laidback beats.
Sound Behind the Song: “Song of Life” by Leftfield
Stefan Wyeth
Leftfield came from the same primordial soup as the greatest British dance acts. Explore this iconic track and the TB-303’s role in it.
EXPLORE TECH AND TREND
Sample the worldwide scope of 404 Day 2026 with this overview of community-driven SP-powered events, showcases, workshops, and more.
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?
Grammy-winning Portugal. the Man is the first band to release its own cryptocurrency, the PTM Coin. Find out how and why.
With the world hit by a pandemic, live events were postponed or canceled. In the Coronavirus Era, virtual concerts have taken their place.
Verzuz and Rolling Live Studios point to a streaming future. Roland worked with both camps, helping up the sonics to match their visuals.