California-based DJ Mary Droppinz combines skills and taste with marketing acumen. The rising star shares the secrets behind her success.
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Daktyl is turning heads with his distinctive beats. The self-proclaimed gearhead discusses his influences, sample arsenal, and collabs.
Music keeps us young and brings families together. Frank McNulty and his daughter Jules talk about influences, upbringing, and Roland pianos.
Brooklyn trio Nation of Language demonstrates how its '80s-synth pop credentials are not just future past but future present.
The multifaceted artist discusses his career encompassing everything from jazz-inflected percussion to art installations.
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.
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Electronic music producer Christopher Kah highlights Roland instruments in ECHO, his new immersive 3D audio performances.
Artificial Intelligence is making its way into music. Investigate the wild new world of AI and how it's reshaping the creative landscape.
There are specific things musicians can do to foster wellness and stay creative, despite the challenges we all face right now.
Collab is a new iOS app from New Product Experimentation (NPE) at Facebook that helps people make music together. Learn how to utilize it.
David Bellow, aka Lightfoot, and Michele Darling explain the process of establishing a groundbreaking SP-404 course at Berklee.