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.
From '80s synthwave to '90s synth rock, Belarusian post-punk trio Molchat Doma reveals the gear that makes the group tick.
Jamie Stewart, the confessional frontperson of experimental rock band Xiu Xiu, explains their love for Roland drum machines.
The enigmatic artist Photay opens up about his improvisational collaborators, the power of the weather, and how location influences art.
The Roland TR-808 can create everything from a love song to a raging anthem. No wonder genres from industrial to rock to rap welcome the drum machine.
The track contains all the hallmarks of classic Prodigy: a blistering synth hook, heart-stopping guitars, and the smack of the Roland TR-707.
The 1980s were a pivotal time in hip-hop’s development. Listen to these ten songs that helped define the decade.
In 1982, a new synth dynasty set the tone for the '80s and beyond. Get the entire tale of the sonic and cultural impact of the Roland JUNO-60
Before the TR-808 and TR-909 changed hip-hop and dance, the CR-78 changed pop. Here's the story of the last Roland organ-top rhythm machine.
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.
From ’80s synthwave to ’90s synth rock, Belarusian post-punk trio Molchat Doma reveals the gear that makes the group tick.
Jamie Stewart, the confessional frontperson of experimental rock band Xiu Xiu, explains their love for Roland drum machines.
The enigmatic artist Photay opens up about his improvisational collaborators, the power of the weather, and how location influences art.
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.
’80s pop icon Nik Kershaw takes a trip down memory lane, revealing the Roland technologies behind hit albums Human Racing and The Riddle.
The music industry veteran talks Naughty by Nature, her long history with Roland, and the future of music: the kids.
The legendary producer shares his workflow, differences between working on games and albums, and tips for young composers.
Strand of Oaks mastermind Timothy Showalter explains how painting and meditation fueled his shift from folk rock to synth sounds.
Randal Fisher, Steve Brickman, and Hailey Niswanger reflect on their wind instrument journey, creative processes, and the breath itself.
If music has no boundaries, why does its genesis usually occur within four walls? Biomusic is rooted in non-human sounds.
Since 2005, Reddit has become a powerful resource for topics across the board. How is it especially useful for musicians?
Social media can reinvigorate vintage hits and help them reach broad new audiences. Here are some classic songs that got a second spin.
Alin Dimitriu, Saint Ezekiel, Lightfoot, and Ski Beatz share the challenges and rewards of sample pack creation and give tips to producers.
In our new quarantine reality, many of us work from home and socialize through a screen, making technology increasingly central in our lives.
