Orbital share memories of “Chime," the track that turned them into electronic icons, helping bring acid house from raves to Top of the Pops.
EXPLORE HISTORY
Each generation has songs embodying the culture. Roddy Ricch’s “The Box” acclimated listeners to the genre-blending force hip-hop had become.
The JD-800 is front and center in this sampling of tracks by legendary artists. Explore these classics and fall in love with the '90s again.
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.
Roland Engineering: Atsushi Hoshiai and the TR-909
Kaori Tsuboi
You may be surprised to learn that one of the original engineers of the Roland TR-909 is still active in the company. Meet Atsushi Hoshiai.
Dynamix II: On Miami Bass, the TR-808, and Finding the Perfect Tempo
Mike Sparks
David Noller and Todd Walker of Dynamix II discuss their history, the Miami sound, and the quest to find an 808 in the 1980s.
Boris and the Power of NO
Ari Rosenschein
In the face of a global pandemic, Tokyo’s legendary trio Boris created a unique statement of purpose and hope.
A Few Minutes with Ali Stone and ZENOLOGY
Ari Rosenschein
Ali Stone’s new single “Crudo,” featuring ZENOLOGY, refers to a love that’s pure, sincere, and gets better with time.
My Friend from the Eastside
Martin Douglas
Veteran music journalist Martin Douglas explores a cherished longtime friendship through the lenses of rap music and their hometown.
Keijiro Takahashi: At the Intersection of Games, Music, Film, and VFX
Evan Shamoon
The Tokyo-based Takahashi shares his craft, inspiration, and aspirations toward building more deeply integrated man-machine interfaces.
Tadao Kikumoto: An Exclusive Conversation
Paul McCabe
In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the TR-808 and 808 Day, Tadao Kikumoto graciously offered his time for this exclusive conversation.
Synthesizing Belief: A Conversation with Bon Harris of Nitzer Ebb
Ari Rosenschein
Bon Harris walks us through the Nitzer Ebb story, outside projects, and how the SYSTEM-100 changed his musical trajectory.
Chong the Nomad and the Quest to Create
Jake Uitti
Seattle-based electronic music producer, Alda Agustiano—aka Chong the Nomad—knows how precious a single note can be.
A Guy Called Gerald: The Man from Manchester
Mike Sparks
From “Voodoo Ray” to blueprinting the jungle genre with “Black Secret Technology,” A Guy Called Gerald pushes the boundaries of electronic dance music.
EXPLORE TECH AND TREND
Award-winning composer Megan McDuffee reveals how she broke into video game scoring, sharing plenty of tips along the way.
Grammy-winning Portugal. the Man is the first band to release its own cryptocurrency, the PTM Coin. Find out how and why.
There are specific things musicians can do to foster wellness and stay creative, despite the challenges we all face right now.
Run a search for “Octapad” or “Octapadist,” and you'll find a vast musical community. Learn how the instrument became a household word.
Artificial Intelligence is making its way into music. Investigate the wild new world of AI and how it's reshaping the creative landscape.