A Few Minutes with Jubilee on 808s and Community Jubilee grew up in Miami where the 808 shaped her sonic DNA. She talks about keeping spirits high and how music creates community. by Alexander Dias 2 mins read
Scene Report: Reykjavik’s Live Electronic Performers A group of eclectic Icelandic artists offer unique perspectives on electronic music performance, their home country, and more. by Rebecca Goldberg 14 mins read
A Few Minutes with Philip Woo Philip Woo opens up about his influences, the artistic hub of Seattle’s Garfield High School, and what keeps him dedicated to music. by Jake Uitti 7 mins read
A Few Minutes with Rance Dopson: Visionary Dreamer As a founder of 1500 Sound Academy, multi-instrumentalist/producer/writer Rance Dopson uses his experience to help young musicians grow. by Ari Rosenschein 4 mins read
A Few Minutes with Mitch Fountain of flipturn Guitarist and keys player Mitch Fountain reflects on the happy accident behind a Roland‑driven single, his evolution from guitar to keys, and why continual learning fuels his creativity. by Carolyn Shlensky 5 mins read
Roland JC-120: The Clean Sound Revolution Henry Yates Since debuting in 1975, the Roland JC-120 has been the gold standard for clean amp tone. From rebel roots to modern times, this is its story.
Label Spotlight: Mo’ Wax Records and UNKLE Jamie Franklin and Ari Rosenschein James Lavelle of UNKLE and Alex James of PLEASURES share their thoughts on the history of Mo’ Wax and its continuing influence.
Label Spotlight: Dais Records Ari Rosenschein Dais sits at the intersection of post-punk, industrial, ambient, and other genres. Explore the label and its collab with Roland Lifestyle.
Sound Behind the Song: “how do you sleep?” by LCD Soundsystem Lauren Lavin Returning from an infamous hiatus, James Murphy leads LCD Soundsystem through a dark labyrinth of dance-punk rhythms.
Sound Behind the Song: “Jupiter 4” by Sharon Van Etten Mike Sparks Drawn to the unique characteristics of the JUPITER-4, Sharon Van Etten found songwriting inspiration in the iconic synthesizer.
Let the Algorithm Take Control? Take a deep dive into the way streaming recommendations work—and how online algorithms shape our musical listening habits. by Jessi Brown 8 mins read
K-pop: The Inner Workings of a Global Phenomenon K-pop groups increasingly claim the spotlight on the world stage. Industry insiders give us insights into what makes the style so popular. by SIRMA 5 mins read
The Business of Music: Simple Ways to Polish Your Brand Through social media, our personal and artistic lives bleed into each other. What does this mean for musicians developing their branding? by Arielle Silver 2 mins read
Label to Genre: What is PC Music? Founded by A. G. Cook, PC Music is a label that spawned an entire genre, garnering widespread notoriety in the process. by Eric Shorey 4 mins read
Synthesizers as Art From oil paintings to digital illustration, sculptures to industrial design, synthesizers as art are finally shining in the limelight. by Adam Douglas 8 mins read