Artists at Home: Delayed Pleasure The enigmatic artist creates his environment primarily with Roland Boutique synthesizers and drum machines. Visit his studio. by Ari Rosenschein 5 mins read
A Few Minutes with Shabaka Hutchings The visionary flutist opens up about his musical journey, working with icons, and embracing the Aerophone Brisa. by Carolyn Shlensky 4 mins read
Careers in Music: Dan Nebe of Team Musicare Learn how the pandemic-born music organization provides “inclusive, real-world creative arts experiences" in this exclusive conversation. by Ari Rosenschein 5 mins read
Careers in Music: Jeff Rona on Composing for Film, TV, and Video Games The legendary composer reflects on lessons he’s learned in scoring, seminal moments in musical technology, and what makes a powerful cinematic theme. by Ari Rosenschein 5 mins read
Patrice Rushen: Always in the Moment The legendary songwriter and keyboardist opens up about her beginnings, achievements, and what she hopes to impart to her students. by Ari Rosenschein 6 mins read
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.
Lo-Fi Education: The SP-404 in the Classroom David Bellow, aka Lightfoot, and Michele Darling explain the process of establishing a groundbreaking SP-404 course at Berklee. by Ari Rosenschein 8 mins read
The Benefits of Biomusic: Challenging the Boundaries of Sound If music has no boundaries, why does its genesis usually occur within four walls? Biomusic is rooted in non-human sounds. by Jason Heffler 3 mins read
What Yoga Can Teach a 2020 Musician In times of many challenges, musicians can learn a great deal by implementing the fundamental philosophies of yoga practice. by Arielle Silver 2 mins read
ECHO: Christopher Kah’s 3D Audio Experience Electronic music producer Christopher Kah highlights Roland instruments in ECHO, his new immersive 3D audio performances. by SIRMA 4 mins read
Ultimate Guide to 404 Day 2026 Sample the worldwide scope of 404 Day 2026 with this overview of community-driven SP-powered events, showcases, workshops, and more. by Ari Rosenschein 1 min read