From The Hooters to Cyndi Lauper, Rob Hyman has great timing. Discover how the JUNO-60 helped craft classic songs and capture magic moments.
EXPLORE HISTORY
Each generation has songs embodying the culture. Roddy Ricch’s “The Box” acclimated listeners to the genre-blending force hip-hop had become.
Talk about '80s music, and a-ha's era-defining hit single “Take On Me” comes to mind. Get the story of this classic and the JUNO-60's role.
The lo-fi sound and aesthetic have deep roots in Japan. Dive into the colorful subculture with the Japanese beat scene's key players.
“Axel F” is the inescapable theme song of the classic '80s romp Beverly Hills Cop. Learn about the oddball hit and its pioneering creator.
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.
DoNormaal: Desert Days, Rapping, and Reinvention
Jake Uitti
DoNormaal rose to local fame in Seattle with her effortless-yet-determined rapping style and evocative, eye-catching live performances.
Mux Mool on Beats, Breaks, and Beauty
Ari Rosenschein
Cerebral one moment, floor-shaking the next—Brian Lindgren’s project confounds notions of how an electronic release should sound and feel.
Little Pockets of Joy: The Creative Process, Emotional Endurance, and Tenacity of Linafornia
Gino Sorcinelli
Linafornia’s childhood and teenage years contained a broad range of melodies and tones.
Brothertiger Rides the Chillwave
Ari Rosenschein
To listen to the dreamy, chillwave sounds of Brothertiger, you might think that sole tiger John Jagos grew up in the 1980s.
EXPLORE TECH AND TREND
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.
Artificial Intelligence is making its way into music. Investigate the wild new world of AI and how it's reshaping the creative landscape.
Social media can reinvigorate vintage hits and help them reach broad new audiences. Here are some classic songs that got a second spin.
Roland has unveiled a new headquarters in Japan that unites R&D and administration staff under one roof in an inspiring workspace.
Sample the worldwide scope of 404 Day 2026 with this overview of community-driven SP-powered events, showcases, workshops, and more.