“Blue Drive” moves like a meditative improvisation, with no calculated beginning or end. Oneohtrix Point Never guides us using the JUNO-60.
EXPLORE HISTORY
Detroit’s enigmatic duo Drexciya submerged themselves in Afrofuturist myth. "Rublicks Cube" is a transcendent TR-606 classic.
For the uninitiated, we provide a roadmap to the formidable discography of rap’s foremost supervillain: MF DOOM.
Leftfield came from the same primordial soup as the greatest British dance acts. Explore this iconic track and the TB-303's role in it.
Find out how the art-rock classic “O Superman” kicked off Anderson's career by transforming the mundane into the sinister.
A Few Minutes with Salim Merchant on Music and Film
Ketan Mohite and Lyle Crilly
Salim Merchant has an awe-inspiring career creating music for film. He took the time to talk about his new album Bhoomi 2020 and more.
SYML: Sound, Film, and the Instrumental Journey
Ari Rosenschein
The atmospheric sound of SYML is both stark and mysterious. Brian Fennell discusses his latest EP and the short film that accompanies it.
A Few Minutes with Jubilee on 808s and Community
Alexander Dias
Jubilee grew up in Miami where the 808 shaped her sonic DNA. She talks about keeping spirits high and how music creates community.
A Few Minutes with Badflower in the Studio
Ari Rosenschein
Badflower is a band where chemistry is paramount. The members speak from the studio where they’re working on their sophomore release.
METZ: Toronto Trio Keeps Venues and DIY Alive
Lis Di Angelo
METZ discusses the band’s history, helping small venues survive, and playing their new album live at the Toronto Opera House.
Krust: Return of a Bristol Drum and Bass Legend
Ari Rosenschein
Krust emerged from Bristol’s fertile environment and became an electronic music icon. He’s back with his first album in fourteen years.
Richard Devine: A Systic Approach to Acid
Lyle Crilly
Richard Devine’s new release stands on the shoulders of acid while twisting it into a new form. He speaks about creating the new EP and more.
Artists at Home: Delayed Pleasure
Ari Rosenschein
The enigmatic artist creates his environment primarily with Roland Boutique synthesizers and drum machines. Visit his studio.
Kassi Ashton: The Fine Art of Making Music
Ari Rosenschein
Kassi Ashton shares her creative journey from small-town Missouri to Music City recording artist in this mini-doc and profile.
Samuel Proffitt: Brooding Beats and Russian Literature
Ari Rosenschein
Samuel Proffitt’s sophisticated sound is haunting. He discusses everything from screamo aspirations to rhythmic inspiration using the TR-808.
EXPLORE TECH AND TREND
Musical mad scientist Dolly Spectra discusses using her body as a MIDI controller in performance, community, and the future of electronic pop.
The video game industry is moving ever closer to cloud storage, digital distribution, and other online possibilities.
Find out how Point Blank and educator Angela Piva use Roland Cloud to help students master music production, beatmaking, synthesis, and more.
The unique paths to success of these eight composers offer valuable strategies for newcomers and veterans alike.
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