Hailing from Greece, the artist opens up about capturing the attention of Sub Pop and how the Roland INTEGRA-7 helped create her new album.
EXPLORE PEOPLE
The legendary songwriter and performer discusses Roland synthesizers, positive thinking, and music’s power to transform.
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.
From Mobb Deep to Mariah Carey—the Queens-born producer shares stories from his hip-hop journey and the Roland gear he used on the way.
The legendary songwriter and keyboardist opens up about her beginnings, achievements, and what she hopes to impart to her students.
Sound Behind the Song: “Praise You” by Fatboy Slim
Stefan Wyeth
Here’s how the artist’s omnipresent ’90s hit “Praise You” harnessed the Roland TB-303 to become a radio and dancefloor sensation.
Listening Guide: Synth Pop
Stefan Wyeth
Synthesizers in music production brought about a massive cultural shift. Take a trip into this groundbreaking genre.
Sound Behind the Song: “O Superman” by Laurie Anderson
Mike Sparks
Find out how the art-rock classic “O Superman” kicked off Anderson’s career by transforming the mundane into the sinister.
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.
EXPLORE TECH AND TREND
From rock and roll frontwomen to Grammy-nominated artists, learn how these musicians are achieving their sonic dreams.
Musical mad scientist Dolly Spectra discusses using her body as a MIDI controller in performance, community, and the future of electronic pop.
Founded by A. G. Cook, PC Music is a label that spawned an entire genre, garnering widespread notoriety in the process.
IZ and Bobby Avila and Aaron Spears take us behind the scenes of what it takes to put together the mammoth Usher Las Vegas residency.
Award-winning composer Megan McDuffee reveals how she broke into video game scoring, sharing plenty of tips along the way.