Sound Behind the Song: “how do you sleep?” by LCD Soundsystem Returning from an infamous hiatus, James Murphy leads LCD Soundsystem through a dark labyrinth of dance-punk rhythms. by Lauren Lavin 2 mins read
Listening Guide: Stones Throw Records Stones Throw Records challenges perceptions, demonstrating how a scrappy indie can create a deep cultural impact. Explore these essentials. by Alexander Dias 6 mins read
JX-8P: The Whole Story Travel back in time to the year 1985 to find out what makes the JX-8P so unique among the Roland polysynths and why it remains so beloved. by Adam Douglas 8 mins read
Listening Guide: Post-Rock Submerge yourself in this starting point for an experimental genre of rock music that floats, swirls, and unfolds. by Tom Wonnacott 4 mins read
Drumatix: The Perpetual Appeal of the TR-606 The TR-606 endures for its crisp, punchy sound, as well as trigger capabilities and extensive mods. Find out why it remains a classic. by Peter Kirn 5 mins read
Frank McNulty: A Family’s Musical Journey Ari Rosenschein Music keeps us young and brings families together. Frank McNulty and his daughter Jules talk about influences, upbringing, and Roland pianos.
Remembering Ras G, Legendary L.A. Producer Gino Sorcinelli We celebrate Ras G, the legendary producer, DJ, and label co-founder who released 24 albums and mixtapes in his too-brief career.
A Few Minutes with Miss Tahloulah May Ari Rosenschein Miss Tahloulah May respects hip-hop heritage while pursuing her vision. She discusses beatmaking, crate digging, and the SP-404.
Clark: A Playground of Classical and Electronic Sounds Ari Rosenschein Chris Clark’s restless musical mind leads him to fresh sonic pastures. His latest release blends modern classical with trademark textures.
Aisling Brouwer: Making Waves and Staying Composed Ari Rosenschein Aisling Brouwer scores acclaimed films and is half of AVAWAVES. She discusses her upbringing, pandemic recording, and MC-707 inspiration.
Josh Wink: Three Decades of Creativity and the TB-303 Ari Rosenschein Three decades in, Josh Wink is an electronic music icon. He talks about creativity, his first TB-303, and “Higher State of Consciousness.”
Yuri Suzuki and the Making of 808303.studio Evan Shamoon Artist/designer/musician Yuri Suzuki talks about his love of Roland gear, creating 808303.studio, and musical life during quarantine.
Rob Hyman: The Hooters, Time After Time, and the JUNO-60 Ari Rosenschein From The Hooters to Cyndi Lauper, Rob Hyman has great timing. Discover how the JUNO-60 helped craft classic songs and capture magic moments.
Zeale: Austin to LA on Bars and Verses Ari Rosenschein Zeale is a rapper who’s found a niche solo and as half of Blackillac. Follow his journeys from Texas to California and from slam poet to MC.
A Few Minutes with Jeremy Ledbetter Lyle Crilly Toronto-based Jeremy Ledbetter is a musical globetrotter. He speaks about music, travel, and why now is the perfect time to take a breath.
Down with NFTs: Monetize Your Music NFTs are intersecting with the music industry in dramatic ways. Find out the many ways non-fungible tokens can help boost your career. by Kirsten Spruch 5 mins read
BizBeat: The Return of the Long-Form Album Learn how the biggest musical acts are challenging audience attention spans by releasing lengthy albums in today's marketplace. by SIRMA 4 mins read
ARC Music Festival: House Comes Home Auris Presents shares what makes ARC Music Festival unique and how it’s grown into an unmissable event for Chicago and beyond. by Ari Rosenschein 5 mins read
5 Ways Musicians Can Take a Screen Break We’re spending more time than ever in front of computers and need a screen break. It can feel like we’re bouncing between platforms all day. by Ari Rosenschein 2 mins read
A Musician’s Guide to TikTok Success Anyone has the chance to go viral on TikTok. All it takes is attention-grabbing content, strategic hashtags, and some luck. by SIRMA 4 mins read