In the mid-'80s, there was little edgier in the mainstream than NYC’s notorious Beastie Boys, and "Paul Revere" was their origin story.
EXPLORE HISTORY
Jim Keltner has been a go-to session drummer since the '70s. From ex-Beatles to Bob Dylan to Steely Dan, here’s a taste of the legendary player.
One of the most distinctive polys of the ’80s, the JX-3P is the secret sauce on tracks from movie themes to quirky indie cuts.
Explore the pioneering Jazzie B of Soul II Soul—from bona fide classics to fresh collaborations and all points in between.
A string of artists and labels shaped trance across the '90s and early aughts. Here's a selection of tracks from the genre’s golden age.
Roland Engineering: Atsushi Hoshiai and the TR-909
Kaori Tsuboi
You may be surprised to learn that one of the original engineers of the Roland TR-909 is still active in the company. Meet Atsushi Hoshiai.
Dynamix II: On Miami Bass, the TR-808, and Finding the Perfect Tempo
Mike Sparks
David Noller and Todd Walker of Dynamix II discuss their history, the Miami sound, and the quest to find an 808 in the 1980s.
Boris and the Power of NO
Ari Rosenschein
In the face of a global pandemic, Tokyo’s legendary trio Boris created a unique statement of purpose and hope.
A Few Minutes with Ali Stone and ZENOLOGY
Ari Rosenschein
Ali Stone’s new single “Crudo,” featuring ZENOLOGY, refers to a love that’s pure, sincere, and gets better with time.
My Friend from the Eastside
Martin Douglas
Veteran music journalist Martin Douglas explores a cherished longtime friendship through the lenses of rap music and their hometown.
Keijiro Takahashi: At the Intersection of Games, Music, Film, and VFX
Evan Shamoon
The Tokyo-based Takahashi shares his craft, inspiration, and aspirations toward building more deeply integrated man-machine interfaces.
Tadao Kikumoto: An Exclusive Conversation
Paul McCabe
In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the TR-808 and 808 Day, Tadao Kikumoto graciously offered his time for this exclusive conversation.
Synthesizing Belief: A Conversation with Bon Harris of Nitzer Ebb
Ari Rosenschein
Bon Harris walks us through the Nitzer Ebb story, outside projects, and how the SYSTEM-100 changed his musical trajectory.
Chong the Nomad and the Quest to Create
Jake Uitti
Seattle-based electronic music producer, Alda Agustiano—aka Chong the Nomad—knows how precious a single note can be.
A Guy Called Gerald: The Man from Manchester
Mike Sparks
From “Voodoo Ray” to blueprinting the jungle genre with “Black Secret Technology,” A Guy Called Gerald pushes the boundaries of electronic dance music.
EXPLORE TECH AND TREND
The unique paths to success of these eight composers offer valuable strategies for newcomers and veterans alike.
Founded by A. G. Cook, PC Music is a label that spawned an entire genre, garnering widespread notoriety in the process.
David Bellow, aka Lightfoot, and Michele Darling explain the process of establishing a groundbreaking SP-404 course at Berklee.
Our holiday season this year will be different than any other. This cozy winter playlist features comforting songs to make it easier.
Roland has unveiled a new headquarters in Japan that unites R&D and administration staff under one roof in an inspiring workspace.