"Climate change Is affecting us all now, and we need to act.”
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Colin Padalecki discusses the band’s evolution, his creative process, and the magic within vintage instruments.
The Dublin noise rock quartet doesn't need tried-and-true tropes or viral TikTok moments to melt minds on its acclaimed new album.
Riley Breckenridge discusses his hybrid setup, Thrice’s ever-evolving sound, and the Warped Tour’s return.
EXPLORE HISTORY
The Roland and BOSS Lifetime Achievement Awards honor artists while providing a timeline of how these musicians and instruments shaped music.
Vangelis’ “Elsewhere” has all the hallmarks of the late maestro: synths, emotion, and a sublime melody, all held together by two JUNO-106s.
Explore the multifaceted São Paulo beat scene with this in-depth history of its close-knit ecosystem of artists, beatmakers, and labels.
At the heart of Tangerine Dream’s hypnotic “White Eagle” lies a secret—one kept between the band and a pair of JUPITER-8s.
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.
EarthSonic’s Ruth Daniel on ADE 2026 and Mobilizing Music for Change
Rod Brakes
“Climate change Is affecting us all now, and we need to act.”
A Few Minutes With Surfaces
Carolyn Shlensky
Colin Padalecki discusses the band’s evolution, his creative process, and the magic within vintage instruments.
A Few Minutes with Gilla Band
Ari Rosenschein
The Dublin noise rock quartet doesn’t need tried-and-true tropes or viral TikTok moments to melt minds on its acclaimed new album.
Hybrid Theory: Riley Breckenridge of Thrice
Carolyn Shlensky
Riley Breckenridge discusses his hybrid setup, Thrice’s ever-evolving sound, and the Warped Tour’s return.
Careers in Music: Matt Lange
Carolyn Shlensky
The multi-talented artist, producer, and sound designer discusses his eclectic career path, latest project, and character of his JUNO-106.
A Few Minutes with Cornelius
Danny Turner
Keigo Oyamada, aka Cornelius, reflects on YMO’s influence, his bond with Ryuichi Sakamoto, and his new album, Refractions.
A Few Minutes with Chmba
Ari Rosenschein
The Malawian DJ and producer discusses her multifaceted career at the intersection of art, activism, and the sound of heritage.
A Few Minutes With Gym Class Heroes
Carolyn Shlensky
Travie McCoy’s Gym Class Heroes answered the call to return with new music. Learn about the motivation and gear behind their beats and why love is the universal language.
Listening Guide: Daramola
Keith Nelson Jr.
Go inside Daramola’s studio sessions with Shakira, Marc Anthony, and others to see how Roland synths form the secret architecture of modern Latin hitmaking.
A Few Minutes With Lorren Chiodo
Carolyn Shlensky
From Coachella to record-breaking stadium tours, the woodwind virtuoso discusses life on the biggest stages, behind-the-scenes creativity, and expanding her sound with digital instruments.
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.
In our new quarantine reality, many of us work from home and socialize through a screen, making technology increasingly central in our lives.
NFTs are intersecting with the music industry in dramatic ways. Find out the many ways non-fungible tokens can help boost your career.
Auris Presents shares what makes ARC Music Festival unique and how it’s grown into an unmissable event for Chicago and beyond.
Sample the worldwide scope of 404 Day 2026 with this overview of community-driven SP-powered events, showcases, workshops, and more.