Rarelyalways opens up about his eclectic influences, the unpredictable ways inspiration strikes, and how he sometimes denies his identity.
EXPLORE PEOPLE
Experimental duo H31R strives to break through genre boundaries. The pair shares insight into their influences, gear, and creative process.
Richard Devine's new release stands on the shoulders of acid while twisting it into a new form. He speaks about creating the new EP and more.
Mndsgn has spent over a decade exploring inner truths as danceable moods. Find out why creating his latest was such a rare artistic pleasure.
The legendary producer shares his workflow, differences between working on games and albums, and tips for young composers.
Lifetime Achievement: DJ Pierre and Phuture
Gino Sorcinelli
In this exclusive interview, the legend shares about creating “Acid Tracks,” birthing a genre, and the early days of the Chicago house scene.
Hamamatsu: Japan’s City of Music and Home to Roland
Adam Douglas
Roland’s global headquarters sits in Hamamatsu, Japan. Take a tour of this charming seaside town and learn how Roland fits into its history.
JX-8P: The Whole Story
Adam Douglas
Travel back in time to the year 1985 to find out what makes the JX-8P so unique among the Roland polysynths and why it remains so beloved.
A History of Roland Samplers
Adam Douglas
Roland was a key part of the sampling movement—redefining what music could be. Take a guided tour of Roland samplers from past to present
Listening Guide: Sounds of the JD-800
Peter Kirn
The JD-800 is front and center in this sampling of tracks by legendary artists. Explore these classics and fall in love with the ’90s again.
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There are specific things musicians can do to foster wellness and stay creative, despite the challenges we all face right now.
Founded by A. G. Cook, PC Music is a label that spawned an entire genre, garnering widespread notoriety in the process.
The video game industry is moving ever closer to cloud storage, digital distribution, and other online possibilities.
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.
We’re spending more time than ever in front of computers and need a screen break. It can feel like we’re bouncing between platforms all day.