The 25-year-old British singer-songwriter behind one of R&B's most buzzed-about debuts traces his gossamer sound to the vintage synth that defined a generation.
EXPLORE PEOPLE
Multi-instrumentalist and composer Takiaya Reed creates heavy sounds that transcend genre boundaries—and even countries.
Born in Puerto Rico and based in Los Angeles, Pachyman creates hypnotic tracks that take the listener on a pilgrimage to an unusual space.
Three decades in, Josh Wink is an electronic music icon. He talks about creativity, his first TB-303, and “Higher State of Consciousness.”
KiNK speaks about his unique upbringing, Roland faves, and the joy of finding classic breaks on floppy disks.
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
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.
Relive the inspiring performances, exclusive product debuts, and groundbreaking discussions showcased at the 2025 NAMM Show.
Instagram introduced a new feature called Reels to create and discover short, entertaining videos. Learn how artists can utilize it.
From rock and roll frontwomen to Grammy-nominated artists, learn how these musicians are achieving their sonic dreams.
Roland has unveiled a new headquarters in Japan that unites R&D and administration staff under one roof in an inspiring workspace.