From Mobb Deep to Mariah Carey—the Queens-born producer shares stories from his hip-hop journey and the Roland gear he used on the way.
EXPLORE PEOPLE
The Canadian DJ discusses how he infuses his EDM sets with a raw punk rock edge, blending high-energy beats with live drumming on V-Drums and an SPD-SX.
Since he was a young person, music has brought joy to John P. Kee. Now he shares that same experience with audiences all over the world.
Kassi Ashton shares her creative journey from small-town Missouri to Music City recording artist in this mini-doc and profile.
The brainchild of housemates recording late-night jams onto cassette, Night Tapes explains the process behind their atmospheric dream pop.
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.
EXPLORE TECH AND TREND
Through social media, our personal and artistic lives bleed into each other. What does this mean for musicians developing their branding?
Since 2005, Reddit has become a powerful resource for topics across the board. How is it especially useful for musicians?
Collab is a new iOS app from New Product Experimentation (NPE) at Facebook that helps people make music together. Learn how to utilize it.
Relive the inspiring performances, exclusive product debuts, and groundbreaking discussions showcased at the 2025 NAMM Show.
Verzuz and Rolling Live Studios point to a streaming future. Roland worked with both camps, helping up the sonics to match their visuals.