A Few Minutes with Photay The enigmatic artist Photay opens up about his improvisational collaborators, the power of the weather, and how location influences art. by Ari Rosenschein 4 mins read
A Few Minutes with Roger Sanchez Few names are more synonymous with New York house than Roger Sanchez. The legendary DJ talks about process, philosophy, and Roland Cloud. by Alexander Dias 6 mins read
A Few Minutes with Arcane Roots From early influences and formative years to new music and technology, Arcane Roots reflect on the journey so far and what's still to come. by Tom Wonnacott 7 mins read
DoNormaal: Desert Days, Rapping, and Reinvention DoNormaal rose to local fame in Seattle with her effortless-yet-determined rapping style and evocative, eye-catching live performances. by Jake Uitti 4 mins read
Frank McNulty: A Family’s Musical Journey Music keeps us young and brings families together. Frank McNulty and his daughter Jules talk about influences, upbringing, and Roland pianos. by Ari Rosenschein 8 mins read
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.
Listening Guide: 1980s Hip-Hop Kyle Eustice The 1980s were a pivotal time in hip-hop’s development. Listen to these ten songs that helped define the decade.
Sound Behind the Song: “Stranger Things” by Kyle Dixon & Michael Stein Kat Bein Explore the show’s haunting theme song and learn how the composers leaned on vintage synths, including the Roland JUPITER-8 and SH-2.
Live Music in the Coronavirus Era With the world hit by a pandemic, live events were postponed or canceled. In the Coronavirus Era, virtual concerts have taken their place. by Kirsten Spruch 6 mins read
Ultimate Guide: Roland at ADE 2025 From panels to interviews to performances, here is a rundown of Roland's presence at Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) 2025. by Ari Rosenschein 2 mins read
Batteries Sometimes Included: 4 Music Tech Innovations 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. by Ari Rosenschein 2 mins read
What’s Collab and How Can Musicians Use it? Collab is a new iOS app from New Product Experimentation (NPE) at Facebook that helps people make music together. Learn how to utilize it. by Ari Rosenschein 6 mins read
Enjoyment to Creation: The Journey to Becoming a Musician From rock and roll frontwomen to Grammy-nominated artists, learn how these musicians are achieving their sonic dreams. by Jake Uitti 9 mins read