The iconic singer opens up about her career journey, the power of pop music, and how she stays in the flow state when playing piano.
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The singer-songwriter and her musical director discuss unexpected career pivots, AAPI representation in music, and life on tour.
After his Warped Tour set, Gross discusses his hybrid setup, essential Roland gear, and the importance of family and giving back.
Discover how the Reading-based music charity is introducing vintage electronic instruments to a new generation.
EXPLORE HISTORY
At the top of the 1990s, Prince was eager for new sounds. The JD-800 was the go-to synth on a lengthy run of albums by the prolific artist.
Starkly beautiful, “Can You Feel It” is an iconic piece of 20th-century dance music. Mr. Fingers created it solely on the JUNO-60 and TR-909.
Here's how the artist's omnipresent '90s hit "Praise You" harnessed the Roland TB-303 to become a radio and dancefloor sensation.
French house rose to prominence in the 1990s. Let these ten classic tracks take you on a journey through this eclectic style.
From Joni Mitchell to Steely Dan, Tom Scott reflects on unforgettable moments from iconic collaborations that shaped his career—and left a lasting impact on the musical landscape.
A Few Minutes with Emeli Sandé
Ari Rosenschein
The iconic singer opens up about her career journey, the power of pop music, and how she stays in the flow state when playing piano.
A Few Minutes with Dolly Ave
Carolyn Shlensky
The singer-songwriter and her musical director discuss unexpected career pivots, AAPI representation in music, and life on tour.
Hybrid Theory: Nick Gross of Girlfriends and Goldfinger
Carolyn Shlensky
After his Warped Tour set, Gross discusses his hybrid setup, essential Roland gear, and the importance of family and giving back.
Readipop: Music Changing Lives
Tom Wonnacott
Discover how the Reading-based music charity is introducing vintage electronic instruments to a new generation.
A Few Minutes with Steve Von Till of Neurosis
Ari Rosenschein
The DIY legend sheds light on his many artistic endeavors and creative techniques, while exploring how we are truly interwoven.
A Few Minutes with Thomas Dolby
Ari Rosenschein
The early MTV icon reveals how he segued into Silicon Valley entrepreneurship and academia while remaining true to his creative impulses.
Careers in Music: King Lekan
Carolyn Shlensky
Meet the music director behind Afrobeats’ biggest names as he discusses his heritage, essential gear, and the genre’s future.
A Few Minutes with Pearl & The Oysters
Ari Rosenschein
Juju and Jojo of the Los Angeles-based baroque pop outfit wax philosophical about their journey—at once melodic, aesthetic, and geographic.
A Few Minutes with Massimiliano Pagliara
Ari Rosenschein
The Berlin-based melodic disco powerhouse talks about his early years in an Italian village, vintage Roland, and how he’s always dancing when spinning records.
Careers in Music: Ryeland Allison
Rod Brakes
Ryeland Allison on his ethereal Mystic Adventure XV-5080 patch collection, Hans Zimmer, synth evolution, programming tips, and rave culture.
EXPLORE TECH AND TREND
Run a search for “Octapad” or “Octapadist,” and you'll find a vast musical community. Learn how the instrument became a household word.
NFTs are intersecting with the music industry in dramatic ways. Find out the many ways non-fungible tokens can help boost your career.
You've made the music, now what? A full-time music publicist teaches you how to pitch your project and get coverage—DIY style.
The Roland Lifestyle brand builds on the company's legacy while looking to the future. See how it's introducing Roland to new generations.
In our new quarantine reality, many of us work from home and socialize through a screen, making technology increasingly central in our lives.