Three decades in, Josh Wink is an electronic music icon. He talks about creativity, his first TB-303, and “Higher State of Consciousness.”
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Curtis Byrd discusses the twists and turns along his musical journey and how the beat has always been there to guide him.
METZ discusses the band’s history, helping small venues survive, and playing their new album live at the Toronto Opera House.
DoNormaal rose to local fame in Seattle with her effortless-yet-determined rapping style and evocative, eye-catching live performances.
Nathan Fake creates music that exists on multiple planes. The artist discusses the early Internet, Roland gear, and running a label.
Sound Behind the Song: “Invaders Must Die” by The Prodigy
Alexander Dias
The track contains all the hallmarks of classic Prodigy: a blistering synth hook, heart-stopping guitars, and the smack of the Roland TR-707.
Sound Behind the Song: “Mystery of Love” by Mr. Fingers
Alexander Dias
Often credited as the first deep house cut, “Mystery of Love” is a blueprint for the genre. Its pattern continues to captivate dancefloors.
Sound Behind the Song: “Glimmer” by Tame Impala
Jake Uitti
“Glimmer” serves as a palate cleanser on Tame Impala’s fourth album. Featuring the TR-707, it feels like an old friend in new dancing shoes.
Sound Behind the Song: “Need You Tonight” by INXS
Jake Uitti
When that muted guitar lick comes in against those TR-707 rimshots, it feels too good not to dance. This is the tale of the INXS classic.
Sound Behind the Song: “1010” by Boys Noize
Evan Shamoon
German DJ/producer Alex Ridha is best known as Boys Noize. His stomping 2010 tech-house track “1010” was built around a modified TR-707.
FP-X Series | Digital Piano
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Take a deep dive into the way streaming recommendations work—and how online algorithms shape our musical listening habits.
In times of many challenges, musicians can learn a great deal by implementing the fundamental philosophies of yoga practice.
The Roland Lifestyle brand builds on the company's legacy while looking to the future. See how it's introducing Roland to new generations.
Auris Presents shares what makes ARC Music Festival unique and how it’s grown into an unmissable event for Chicago and beyond.