Salim Merchant has an awe-inspiring career creating music for film. He took the time to talk about his new album Bhoomi 2020 and more.
EXPLORE PEOPLE
Gattobus received his first Roland keyboard at 16. Find out how he became a sound designer for the SYSTEM-8, FANTOM, JUPITER-X, and others.
Japanese-born Hinako Omori visited Peter Gabriel’s Real World Studios to blend locally sourced field recordings with binaural technologies.
Learn about the legendary percussionist's family legacy, powerhouse collaborations, and career highlights.
The music industry veteran talks Naughty by Nature, her long history with Roland, and the future of music: the kids.
Listening Guide: Jim Keltner
Nate Duchene
Jim Keltner has been a go-to session drummer since the ’70s. From ex-Beatles to Bob Dylan to Steely Dan, here’s a taste of the legendary player.
Listening Guide: Gary Numan
Ari Rosenschein
The trailblazer combined synthesizers, tight songwriting chops, and an evolving glam sci-fi image. Probe the outer limits of his discography.
Listening Guide: Early Broken Beat
Andy Thomas
Broken beat was created by a community of producers with roots in London’s various club scenes. Here are some of the genre’s foundational records.
The RD Road: A History of Roland Stage Pianos
Ari Rosenschein
Roland has always worked to create the ultimate electronic piano feel and sound. Dive into the history of the RD family of stage pianos.
Listening Guide: Sounds of the JX-3P
Adam Douglas
One of the most distinctive polys of the ’80s, the JX-3P is the secret sauce on tracks from movie themes to quirky indie cuts.
EXPLORE TECH AND TREND
Auris Presents shares what makes ARC Music Festival unique and how it’s grown into an unmissable event for Chicago and beyond.
Award-winning composer Megan McDuffee reveals how she broke into video game scoring, sharing plenty of tips along the way.
The unique paths to success of these eight composers offer valuable strategies for newcomers and veterans alike.
Instagram introduced a new feature called Reels to create and discover short, entertaining videos. Learn how artists can utilize it.
When I launched my first crowdfunding campaign, I had only seven Spotify followers. The project raised over $26,000 for my project.