The Canadian DJ discusses how he infuses his EDM sets with a raw punk rock edge, blending high-energy beats with live drumming on V-Drums and an SPD-SX.
EXPLORE PEOPLE
In the face of a global pandemic, Tokyo's legendary trio Boris created a unique statement of purpose and hope.
KiNK speaks about his unique upbringing, Roland faves, and the joy of finding classic breaks on floppy disks.
Seattle-based electronic music producer, Alda Agustiano—aka Chong the Nomad—knows how precious a single note can be.
Musical tales from the last fifty years—directly from the people creating the sounds. Explore these unique Roland stories.
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
BeachLife Festival in Redondo Beach blends iconic acts, indie discoveries, and live performances shaped by Roland gear.
Take a deep dive into the way streaming recommendations work—and how online algorithms shape our musical listening habits.
Social media can reinvigorate vintage hits and help them reach broad new audiences. Here are some classic songs that got a second spin.
Learn how the biggest musical acts are challenging audience attention spans by releasing lengthy albums in today's marketplace.
The video game industry is moving ever closer to cloud storage, digital distribution, and other online possibilities.