Artist/designer/musician Yuri Suzuki talks about his love of Roland gear, creating 808303.studio, and musical life during quarantine.
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Chris Clark's restless musical mind leads him to fresh sonic pastures. His latest release blends modern classical with trademark textures.
Keyboard virtuoso Kyle Hollingsworth of The String Cheese Incident talks gear history, love of live performance, and songwriting craft.
The atmospheric sound of SYML is both stark and mysterious. Brian Fennell discusses his latest EP and the short film that accompanies it.
Energetic, accomplished, and ambitious, BricksDaMane is one of the most prolific and in-demand producers in hip-hop.
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.
Sound Behind the Song: “White Eagle” by Tangerine Dream
Adam Douglas
At the heart of Tangerine Dream’s hypnotic “White Eagle” lies a secret—one kept between the band and a pair of JUPITER-8s.
Sound Behind the Song: “Elsewhere” by Vangelis
Adam Douglas
Vangelis’ “Elsewhere” has all the hallmarks of the late maestro: synths, emotion, and a sublime melody, all held together by two JUNO-106s.
Inside the São Paulo Beat Scene
Tiago Frúgoli
Explore the multifaceted São Paulo beat scene with this in-depth history of its close-knit ecosystem of artists, beatmakers, and labels.
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Electronic music producer Christopher Kah highlights Roland instruments in ECHO, his new immersive 3D audio performances.
Join the 404 Day worldwide takeover with community-driven SP-powered events, showcases, workshops, and interactive demos.
The Roland Lifestyle brand builds on the company's legacy while looking to the future. See how it's introducing Roland to new generations.
Nashville has seen changes over the years, mirroring the growth of its entertainment industry. These musicians contribute to the fabric of Music City.
They say that for a career in music you need to be tenacious, and I had been throughout my twenties and beyond. Can you return to music?