At the heart of the classic is its use of the TR-909. The drum machine's crisp attack evokes the heady world of NYC and its fashionistas.
EXPLORE HISTORY
"Glimmer” serves as a palate cleanser on Tame Impala's fourth album. Featuring the TR-707, it feels like an old friend in new dancing shoes.
The name JUPITER is synonymous with the cutting edge. Explore the highlights of the line with the original Roland engineers as your guides.
The past decade saw hip-hop go stratospheric. This playlist highlights tracks that helped the genre dominate the international stage.
808 State’s ode to the Roland TR-606 has stood the test of time as one of the quirkiest yet most trailblazing tunes in their discography.
Careers in Music: Sarah Tudzin on Producing
Danny Turner
Sarah Tudzin, songwriter and vocalist for illuminati hotties, guides us through her rapidly ascending career as a producer and mix engineer.
On the Move: Dolly Spectra and Gestural Performance Technology
Carolyn Shlensky
Musical mad scientist Dolly Spectra discusses using her body as a MIDI controller in performance, community, and the future of electronic pop.
A Few Minutes with Maya Shenfeld
Ari Rosenschein
The composer uses everything from a youth choir to the MC-202 to bridge the gap between electronic and organic, ancient and futuristic.
A Few Minutes with Kyle Hollingsworth of The String Cheese Incident
Danny Turner
Keyboard virtuoso Kyle Hollingsworth of The String Cheese Incident talks gear history, love of live performance, and songwriting craft.
A Few Minutes with Nation of Language
Danny Turner
Brooklyn trio Nation of Language demonstrates how its ’80s-synth pop credentials are not just future past but future present.
Scene Report: Reykjavik’s Live Electronic Performers
Rebecca Goldberg
A group of eclectic Icelandic artists offer unique perspectives on electronic music performance, their home country, and more.
A Few Minutes with Daktyl
Carolyn Shlensky
Daktyl is turning heads with his distinctive beats. The self-proclaimed gearhead discusses his influences, sample arsenal, and collabs.
A Few Minutes with Mary Droppinz
SIRMA
California-based DJ Mary Droppinz combines skills and taste with marketing acumen. The rising star shares the secrets behind her success.
A Few Minutes with Octave One
Danny Turner
Octave One’s Lenny Burden reveals the tools and techniques behind the duo’s tactile, electrifying live sets.
A Few Minutes with H31R
Carolyn Shlensky
Experimental duo H31R strives to break through genre boundaries. The pair shares insight into their influences, gear, and creative process.
EXPLORE TECH AND TREND
Learn how the biggest musical acts are challenging audience attention spans by releasing lengthy albums in today's marketplace.
Anyone has the chance to go viral on TikTok. All it takes is attention-grabbing content, strategic hashtags, and some luck.
The crown jewel of your creative space can look as good as it sounds. Use these tips to incorporate your piano into your home design plans.
Grammy-winning Portugal. the Man is the first band to release its own cryptocurrency, the PTM Coin. Find out how and why.
When I launched my first crowdfunding campaign, I had only seven Spotify followers. The project raised over $26,000 for my project.