Learn about the legendary percussionist's family legacy, powerhouse collaborations, and career highlights.
The legendary songwriter and performer discusses Roland synthesizers, positive thinking, and music’s power to transform.
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The legendary songwriter and keyboardist opens up about her beginnings, achievements, and what she hopes to impart to her students.
Following the release of the soundtrack to Bruce LaBruce's film The Visitor,
Hannah Holland examines the path from club kid to DJ to music producer.
EXPLORE HISTORY
The 1980s were a pivotal time in hip-hop’s development. Listen to these ten songs that helped define the decade.
Museum, artist incubator, distro, and record store—Submerge and Underground Resistance represents the interconnected Detroit music community.
Dais sits at the intersection of post-punk, industrial, ambient, and other genres. Explore the label and its collab with Roland Lifestyle.
Talk about '80s music, and a-ha's era-defining hit single “Take On Me” comes to mind. Get the story of this classic and the JUNO-60's role.
Prog rock has carved its space as one of the most complex, imaginative, and wide-ranging subgenres.
A Few Minutes with Howard Jones
Ari Rosenschein
The legendary songwriter and performer discusses Roland synthesizers, positive thinking, and music’s power to transform.
Sheila E.: A Glamorous Life of Rhythm
Nate Duchene
Learn about the legendary percussionist’s family legacy, powerhouse collaborations, and career highlights.
Patrice Rushen: Always in the Moment
Ari Rosenschein
The legendary songwriter and keyboardist opens up about her beginnings, achievements, and what she hopes to impart to her students.
A Few Minutes with Hannah Holland
Ari Rosenschein
Following the release of the soundtrack to Bruce LaBruce’s film The Visitor,
Hannah Holland examines the path from club kid to DJ to music producer.
A Few Minutes with Molchat Doma
Danny Turner
From ’80s synthwave to ’90s synth rock, Belarusian post-punk trio Molchat Doma reveals the gear that makes the group tick.
A Few Minutes with Xiu Xiu
Danny Turner
Jamie Stewart, the confessional frontperson of experimental rock band Xiu Xiu, explains their love for Roland drum machines.
A Few Minutes with Photay
Ari Rosenschein
The enigmatic artist Photay opens up about his improvisational collaborators, the power of the weather, and how location influences art.
Can’t Kick This Feeling: A History of Moodymann and KDJ Records
Mike Rubin
Kenny Dixon Jr. has released a steady stream of dance floor classics since 1994. Dig into the history of this icon of Motor City music.
A Few Minutes with Nik Kershaw
Danny Turner
’80s pop icon Nik Kershaw takes a trip down memory lane, revealing the Roland technologies behind hit albums Human Racing and The Riddle.
Careers in Music: Angela Piva on Music Education
Mike Sparks
The music industry veteran talks Naughty by Nature, her long history with Roland, and the future of music: the kids.
EXPLORE TECH AND TREND
A group of eclectic Icelandic artists offer unique perspectives on electronic music performance, their home country, and more.
Collab is a new iOS app from New Product Experimentation (NPE) at Facebook that helps people make music together. Learn how to utilize it.
Can't find a scene in your area? Create one yourself. These tips from veteran booker Emily Twombly will kickstart your DIY journey.
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.
Verzuz and Rolling Live Studios point to a streaming future. Roland worked with both camps, helping up the sonics to match their visuals.