A Few Minutes with AMÉMÉ AMÉMÉ reveals the ways his eclectic musical DNA helps him blur the lines between melodic techno, Afro, and deep house. by Alexander Dias 3 mins read
The Power of Breath: Coming Up for Air with Today’s Wind Players Randal Fisher, Steve Brickman, and Hailey Niswanger reflect on their wind instrument journey, creative processes, and the breath itself. by Ari Rosenschein and Carolyn Shlensky 14 mins read
A Few Minutes with Ali Stone and ZENOLOGY Ali Stone's new single "Crudo," featuring ZENOLOGY, refers to a love that's pure, sincere, and gets better with time. by Ari Rosenschein 2 mins read
Label Spotlight: Mo’ Wax Records and UNKLE James Lavelle of UNKLE and Alex James of PLEASURES share their thoughts on the history of Mo' Wax and its continuing influence. by Jamie Franklin and Ari Rosenschein 5 mins read
Urban Voices Project: Making the Neighborhood Sing Find out how the Los Angeles nonprofit organization has played a key role in helping participants secure both housing and employment. by Emma Madden 5 mins read
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.
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.
Returning to Music: It’s Never Too Late 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? by Arielle Silver 1 min read
Quarantine and Our Relationship with Technology In our new quarantine reality, many of us work from home and socialize through a screen, making technology increasingly central in our lives. by Benjamin Heywood 2 mins read
How to Get the Most Out of Bandcamp Bandcamp is a resource for artists and labels of all sizes. Learn how to maximize this essential, fan-favorite platform. by Ted Davis 4 mins read
Instagram Reels: How Are Musicians Using Them? Instagram introduced a new feature called Reels to create and discover short, entertaining videos. Learn how artists can utilize it. by Kirsten Spruch 5 mins read
Soaring Sound: Meet the Piano of the Future, the Roland 50th Anniversary Concept Piano Stunning and adventurous, Roland's 50th Anniversary Concept Piano combines sound, design, and connectivity into an instrument of the future. by Adam Douglas 7 mins read