Listening Guide: An Intro to MF DOOM For the uninitiated, we provide a roadmap to the formidable discography of rap’s foremost supervillain: MF DOOM. by Martin Douglas 2 mins read
Sound Behind the Song: “Pump Up the Jam” by Technotronic Explore the mysterious backstory of “Pump Up the Jam,” a worldwide electronic music smash and tale of mistaken identity. by Jake Uitti 2 mins read
Listening Guide: The Future Is Still 808 Ep. 02 “The Worldwide Takeover” Explore the second phase of the TR-808’s expanding global influence, from its analog origins into futurist funk and beyond. by Nick Dwyer 7 mins read
Listening Guide: Prince Paul The legendary sonic architect shares exclusive insights about the technology and techniques behind some of his landmark productions. by Keith Nelson Jr. 6 mins read
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
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.
A Few Minutes with Philip Woo Jake Uitti Philip Woo opens up about his influences, the artistic hub of Seattle’s Garfield High School, and what keeps him dedicated to music.
Lifetime Achievement: DJ Pierre and Phuture Gino Sorcinelli In this exclusive interview, the legend shares about creating “Acid Tracks,” birthing a genre, and the early days of the Chicago house scene.
Key Figure: The Piano Takes Center Stage Jake Uitti A new generation of piano-playing frontpeople is carrying the torch for the instrument, bringing its legacy into new genres and formats.
A Few Minutes with AMÉMÉ Alexander Dias AMÉMÉ reveals the ways his eclectic musical DNA helps him blur the lines between melodic techno, Afro, and deep house.
Sam Gendel and the AE-30: Film, Album, Instrument Ari Rosenschein Acclaimed musician Sam Gendel took the AE-30 to Iceland to create an album and documentary. Learn how the Aerophone Pro inspired the project.
Andy Bell: Taking an Electronic Ride with GLOK Ari Rosenschein Legendary British musician Andy Bell creates immersive electronic worlds in his new project, GLOK. Read about the role Roland gear plays.
David Rosenthal: Always in a New York State of Mind Ari Rosenschein For David Rosenthal, Billy Joel’s keyboardist and Musical Director, NYC is home. Learn how he helped arrange an all-star tribute to the city.
Egyptian Lover and the Art of Staying Gold Kyle Eustice Egyptian Lover—born Gregory Broussard—began his love affair with the Roland TR-808 as a teenager. It has been his muse ever since.
LLNN: Brothers Creating Sound and Fury Ari Rosenschein The siblings of LLNN share a lifetime of gaming and music. They discuss unorthodox sound design, Roland gear, and the mystery of their name.
Instagram Reels: How Are Musicians Using Them? Instagram introduced a new feature called Reels to create and discover short, entertaining videos. Learn how artists can utilize it. by Kirsten Spruch 5 mins read
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
Careers in Music: Scoring Tips from Eight Composers The unique paths to success of these eight composers offer valuable strategies for newcomers and veterans alike. by SIRMA 8 mins read
How Octapadist Became an Occupation in India Run a search for “Octapad” or “Octapadist,” and you'll find a vast musical community. Learn how the instrument became a household word. by Ari Rosenschein 3 mins read
Matt Workman: Behind Drummer XR and Cine Tracer Drummer XR blends drumming, green screen, and mixed-reality professional Matt Workman's immersive 3D world-building chops. by Ari Rosenschein 6 mins read