The enigmatic artist unpacks the sounds behind his noir masterpieces and explains how the element of chance contributed to his viral success.
EXPLORE PEOPLE
The artist/producer gives us the scoop on evoking the spirit of ’00s NYC, experiencing early success, and whether music is a riddle we can solve.
Acclaimed musician Sam Gendel took the AE-30 to Iceland to create an album and documentary. Learn how the Aerophone Pro inspired the project.
KiNK speaks about his unique upbringing, Roland faves, and the joy of finding classic breaks on floppy disks.
On the eve of the Silver Panda remix of "Lift Me Up," Moby discusses his philosophies on sharing music, collaboration, and much more.
Sound Behind the Song: “Heart of Glass” by Blondie
Ari Rosenschein
Sometimes, a song’s intro transports us back to a specific time. Learn how the CR-78 formed the playful rhythmic bed for “Heart of Glass.”
CR-78: The Whole Story
Adam Douglas
Before the TR-808 and TR-909 changed hip-hop and dance, the CR-78 changed pop. Here’s the story of the last Roland organ-top rhythm machine.
Listening Guide: Aughts Hip-Hop
Christine Ochefu
In hip-hop history, the early 2000s represent the point when the genre began to have fun. Explore these standout tracks of the era.
Listening Guide: 1990s Hip-Hop
Jake Uitti
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, listen to these ten essential songs from the sound’s golden era, the 1990s.
Listening Guide: 1970s Hip-Hop
Keith Nelson Jr.
’70s hip-hop provided the perfect soundtrack to a good time. Get transported back to that magical period with these ten songs as portals.
EXPLORE TECH AND TREND
With the world hit by a pandemic, live events were postponed or canceled. In the Coronavirus Era, virtual concerts have taken their place.
The intersection of music and technology has always been a space for happy accidents. In that pioneering spirit, we bring you this short list of musical innovations.
The Roland Lifestyle brand builds on the company's legacy while looking to the future. See how it's introducing Roland to new generations.
The crown jewel of your creative space can look as good as it sounds. Use these tips to incorporate your piano into your home design plans.
A group of eclectic Icelandic artists offer unique perspectives on electronic music performance, their home country, and more.