Sheila E.: A Glamorous Life of Rhythm Learn about the legendary percussionist's family legacy, powerhouse collaborations, and career highlights. by Nate Duchene 2 mins read
Jacknife Lee: Studio Adventures and Philosophy Jacknife Lee has produced U2, REM, The Killers, Snow Patrol, and more. Still, his hunger for innovation means he never rests on his laurels. by Ari Rosenschein 6 mins read
Keijiro Takahashi: At the Intersection of Games, Music, Film, and VFX The Tokyo-based Takahashi shares his craft, inspiration, and aspirations toward building more deeply integrated man-machine interfaces. by Evan Shamoon 7 mins read
John Grant: Facets of the Boy from Michigan On the eve of Meltdown Festival, John Grant discusses his adopted home, the Grace Jones-curated event, and the Roland Facet grand piano. by Jamie Franklin and Ari Rosenschein 4 mins read
A Few Minutes with Moby On the eve of the Silver Panda remix of "Lift Me Up," Moby discusses his philosophies on sharing music, collaboration, and much more. by Harry Levin 6 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.
Careers in Music: Scoring Tips from Eight Composers The unique paths to success of these eight composers offer valuable strategies for newcomers and veterans alike. by SIRMA 8 mins read
Quarantine and Our Relationship with Technology In our new quarantine reality, many of us work from home and socialize through a screen, making technology increasingly central in our lives. by Benjamin Heywood 2 mins read
The Business of Music: DIY Booking Tips Can't find a scene in your area? Create one yourself. These tips from veteran booker Emily Twombly will kickstart your DIY journey. by Emily Twombly 3 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
The Benefits of Biomusic: Challenging the Boundaries of Sound If music has no boundaries, why does its genesis usually occur within four walls? Biomusic is rooted in non-human sounds. by Jason Heffler 3 mins read