“Caribbean Blue” by Enya is a tapestry of layered vocals over a bed of JUNO-60 pads. Its sounds evoke the pull of nature on the human psyche.
EXPLORE HISTORY
Sometimes, a song’s intro transports us back to a specific time. Learn how the CR-78 formed the playful rhythmic bed for "Heart of Glass."
The lo-fi sound and aesthetic have deep roots in Japan. Dive into the colorful subculture with the Japanese beat scene's key players.
Broken beat was created by a community of producers with roots in London's various club scenes. Here are some of the genre's foundational records.
It’s been a long journey for the tech house genre. We trace its history and development from the earliest days to the present.
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
The intersection of music and technology has always been a space for happy accidents. In that pioneering spirit, we bring you this short list of musical innovations.
Follow DJ Skratch Bastid and Pro A/V expert RomeDigs as they reflect on the power of combining livestreaming with in-person performance.
Take a deep dive into the way streaming recommendations work—and how online algorithms shape our musical listening habits.
The Roland Lifestyle brand builds on the company's legacy while looking to the future. See how it's introducing Roland to new generations.
Electronic music producer Christopher Kah highlights Roland instruments in ECHO, his new immersive 3D audio performances.