Explore trip-hop from its early days to the current renaissance centering on a new generation of artists mining the genre's laidback beats.
EXPLORE HISTORY
Here's how the artist's omnipresent '90s hit "Praise You" harnessed the Roland TB-303 to become a radio and dancefloor sensation.
From The Hooters to Cyndi Lauper, Rob Hyman has great timing. Discover how the JUNO-60 helped craft classic songs and capture magic moments.
Using the TR-808, vocoder, and modular synthesis, the enigmatic duo created a modern dance classic.
At the heart of Tangerine Dream’s hypnotic “White Eagle” lies a secret—one kept between the band and a pair of JUPITER-8s.
A Few Minutes with Hinako Omori
Danny Turner
Japanese-born Hinako Omori visited Peter Gabriel’s Real World Studios to blend locally sourced field recordings with binaural technologies.
Roland & ME
Roland Global
Musical tales from the last fifty years—directly from the people creating the sounds. Explore these unique Roland stories.
John Grant: Facets of the Boy from Michigan
Jamie Franklin and Ari Rosenschein
On the eve of Meltdown Festival, John Grant discusses his adopted home, the Grace Jones-curated event, and the Roland Facet grand piano.
Curtis Byrd: A Life of Rhythm
Ari Rosenschein
Curtis Byrd discusses the twists and turns along his musical journey and how the beat has always been there to guide him.
Label Spotlight: Dais Records
Ari Rosenschein
Dais sits at the intersection of post-punk, industrial, ambient, and other genres. Explore the label and its collab with Roland Lifestyle.
A Few Minutes with Ron Trent
Ari Rosenschein
House music icon Ron Trent opens up about his formative years, distinguished collaborators, and how a trio of cities shaped him.
A Few Minutes with Com Truise
SIRMA
One of his generation’s most significant synthwave artists, Com Truise looks back at the beginning of his journey and shares what lies ahead.
Track Talk: “A Hard Working Man” by Avila Brothers (w/ Billy Ray Cyrus and Snoop Dogg)
Ari Rosenschein
Hip-hop country crossover “A Hard Working Man” drips with vibe, melody, and love for the classics. Find out how the Avila Brothers made it.
A Few Minutes with Roger Sanchez
Alexander Dias
Few names are more synonymous with New York house than Roger Sanchez. The legendary DJ talks about process, philosophy, and Roland Cloud.
A Few Minutes with Lionclad
Kat Bein
Where some people see a sampler, Lionclad sees a world of possibilities. She shares about mixtapes, puppet shows, analog synths, and more.
EXPLORE TECH AND TREND
Award-winning composer Megan McDuffee reveals how she broke into video game scoring, sharing plenty of tips along the way.
Nashville has seen changes over the years, mirroring the growth of its entertainment industry. These musicians contribute to the fabric of Music City.
Drummer XR blends drumming, green screen, and mixed-reality professional Matt Workman's immersive 3D world-building chops.
The unique paths to success of these eight composers offer valuable strategies for newcomers and veterans alike.
Electronic music producer Christopher Kah highlights Roland instruments in ECHO, his new immersive 3D audio performances.