On the eve of Meltdown Festival, John Grant discusses his adopted home, the Grace Jones-curated event, and the Roland Facet grand piano.
EXPLORE PEOPLE
Learn about the legendary percussionist's family legacy, powerhouse collaborations, and career highlights.
The siblings of LLNN share a lifetime of gaming and music. They discuss unorthodox sound design, Roland gear, and the mystery of their name.
The Tokyo-based Takahashi shares his craft, inspiration, and aspirations toward building more deeply integrated man-machine interfaces.
Badflower is a band where chemistry is paramount. The members speak from the studio where they're working on their sophomore release.
Underground Resistance, Submerge, and the Detroit Way
Ari Rosenschein
Museum, artist incubator, distro, and record store—Submerge and Underground Resistance represents the interconnected Detroit music community.
Listening Guide: Sounds of the D-50
Adam Douglas
The D-50 ushered in a new era of popular music that crossed all genres. Hear the synth in action with this varied selection of tracks.
Listening Guide: Stones Throw Records
Alexander Dias
Stones Throw Records challenges perceptions, demonstrating how a scrappy indie can create a deep cultural impact. Explore these essentials.
Listening Guide: 2010-2023 Hip-Hop
Christine Ochefu
The past decade saw hip-hop go stratospheric. This playlist highlights tracks that helped the genre dominate the international stage.
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.”
EXPLORE TECH AND TREND
There are specific things musicians can do to foster wellness and stay creative, despite the challenges we all face right now.
Learn how the biggest musical acts are challenging audience attention spans by releasing lengthy albums in today's marketplace.
Run a search for “Octapad” or “Octapadist,” and you'll find a vast musical community. Learn how the instrument became a household word.
Electronic music producer Christopher Kah highlights Roland instruments in ECHO, his new immersive 3D audio performances.
From rock and roll frontwomen to Grammy-nominated artists, learn how these musicians are achieving their sonic dreams.