With sophomore LP, KIDS, Noga Erez and Ori Rousso completed a three-year journey. The record overflows with evocative vocals and production.
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Legendary British musician Andy Bell creates immersive electronic worlds in his new project, GLOK. Read about the role Roland gear plays.
Jamie Stewart, the confessional frontperson of experimental rock band Xiu Xiu, explains their love for Roland drum machines.
Mndsgn has spent over a decade exploring inner truths as danceable moods. Find out why creating his latest was such a rare artistic pleasure.
The British duo shed light on their rural youth, work process, and how an intergalactic voyage informs its latest release, Feorm Falorx.
Roland and BOSS Lifetime Achievement Awards History
Gino Sorcinelli
The Roland and BOSS Lifetime Achievement Awards honor artists while providing a timeline of how these musicians and instruments shaped music.
Listening Guide: An Intro to the L.A. Beat Scene
Gino Sorcinelli
Many artists and releases played a pivotal role in shaping the L.A. Beat Scene. Here’s a variety of key sounds from a unique musical moment.
Listening Guide: An Intro to Madlib
Martin Douglas
Here’s a place to start exploring the massive catalog of Madlib, one of the finest producers to ever touch a beat pad.
Listening Guide: An Intro to MF DOOM
Martin Douglas
For the uninitiated, we provide a roadmap to the formidable discography of rap’s foremost supervillain: MF DOOM.
Gorillaz at 20: The Story of the Virtual Band’s Debut
Jordan Blum
The cartoon quartet’s eponymous debut blurred lines between multi-genre music and art. Learn about Gorillaz’s history and ongoing influence.
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A group of eclectic Icelandic artists offer unique perspectives on electronic music performance, their home country, and more.
The Roland Lifestyle brand builds on the company's legacy while looking to the future. See how it's introducing Roland to new generations.
Drummer XR blends drumming, green screen, and mixed-reality professional Matt Workman's immersive 3D world-building chops.
Alin Dimitriu, Saint Ezekiel, Lightfoot, and Ski Beatz share the challenges and rewards of sample pack creation and give tips to producers.
2020 certainly hasn’t been a typical summer, but at least the world has had one reliable constant: good indie music. Here's a playlist to prove it.