Sound Behind the Song: “Invaders Must Die” by The Prodigy The track contains all the hallmarks of classic Prodigy: a blistering synth hook, heart-stopping guitars, and the smack of the Roland TR-707. by Alexander Dias 2 mins read
Sound Behind the Song: “Doctor Who Theme (1980)” by Peter Howell Doctor Who, the sci-fi phenomenon, has taken many forms—and so has its theme. Discover how the 1980 version became a definitive classic. by Evan Shamoon 1 min read
Sound Behind the Song: “My Girls” by Animal Collective With a JUNO-60 and an army of Roland samplers, Animal Collective created an unforgettable melodic kaleidoscope: “My Girls." by Benjamin Heywood 1 min read
Listening Guide: Prince in the ’90s At the top of the 1990s, Prince was eager for new sounds. The JD-800 was the go-to synth on a lengthy run of albums by the prolific artist. by Gino Sorcinelli 5 mins read
The Legacy of the R-8 Human Rhythm Composer in Mexico Explore the enduring influence of the R-8 Human Rhythm Composer on a host of musical styles in Mexico, a land of deep tradition. by Jorge Medina Martínez 3 mins read
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.
Scene Report: Glastonbury 2025 Members of the Glastonbury Class of 2025—Colm Conlan, Dani Bernard, and Will White—give us the inside scoop from the festival this year. by Ari Rosenschein 6 mins read
How Roland Cloud Gives Music Students an Edge Find out how Point Blank and educator Angela Piva use Roland Cloud to help students master music production, beatmaking, synthesis, and more. by SIRMA 5 mins read
How Musicians Are Utilizing Reddit Since 2005, Reddit has become a powerful resource for topics across the board. How is it especially useful for musicians? by Kirsten Spruch 4 mins read
2020 and Counting: A Summer Indie Playlist 2020 certainly hasn’t been a typical summer, but at least the world has had one reliable constant: good indie music. Here's a playlist to prove it. by Kirsten Spruch 3 mins read
The Business of Music: Your Guide to DIY Publicity You've made the music, now what? A full-time music publicist teaches you how to pitch your project and get coverage—DIY style. by Kristin Robinson 4 mins read