Before hip-hop was the world's most dominant musical genre, several groundbreaking women blazed a fiery trail for others to follow.
EXPLORE HISTORY
’70s hip-hop provided the perfect soundtrack to a good time. Get transported back to that magical period with these ten songs as portals.
Explore the show's haunting theme song and learn how the composers leaned on vintage synths, including the Roland JUPITER-8 and SH-2.
The 1980s were a pivotal time in hip-hop’s development. Listen to these ten songs that helped define the decade.
Museum, artist incubator, distro, and record store—Submerge and Underground Resistance represents the interconnected Detroit music community.
A Few Minutes with Strand of Oaks
Danny Turner
Strand of Oaks mastermind Timothy Showalter explains how painting and meditation fueled his shift from folk rock to synth sounds.
The Power of Breath: Coming Up for Air with Today’s Wind Players
Ari Rosenschein and Carolyn Shlensky
Randal Fisher, Steve Brickman, and Hailey Niswanger reflect on their wind instrument journey, creative processes, and the breath itself.
A Few Minutes with Kasper Bjørke
Ari Rosenschein
The artist/producer gives us the scoop on evoking the spirit of ’00s NYC, experiencing early success, and whether music is a riddle we can solve.
Careers in Music: Jeff Rona on Composing for Film, TV, and Video Games
Ari Rosenschein
The legendary composer reflects on lessons he’s learned in scoring, seminal moments in musical technology, and what makes a powerful cinematic theme.
A Few Minutes with Youngr
Carolyn Shlensky
Youngr has amassed a worldwide audience with his viral one-take video performances. The multi-instrumentalist discusses family ties, his new album, and essential Roland gear.
A Few Minutes with Jane Weaver
Ari Rosenschein
Jane Weaver’s latest album is a self-contained universe. The artist discusses shaking up her studio process, cinema, and the groove.
A Few Minutes with Dani B of RAYE
Kirsten Spruch
The prolific player shares her thoughts on touring with RAYE, finding success in the music industry, and her Roland gear.
Ten Female Producers Who March to the Beat of Their Own Drum
SIRMA
These inspiring female producers have left their marks on the music industry and continue to carve space for newcomers.
A Few Minutes with Night Tapes
Danny Turner
The brainchild of housemates recording late-night jams onto cassette, Night Tapes explains the process behind their atmospheric dream pop.
A Few Minutes with Junior Simba
Danny Turner
From Africa to the United Kingdom, eclectic dance star Junior Simba shares his passion for infusing ethnic sounds into his songcraft.
EXPLORE TECH AND TREND
Follow DJ Skratch Bastid and Pro A/V expert RomeDigs as they reflect on the power of combining livestreaming with in-person performance.
Find out how Point Blank and educator Angela Piva use Roland Cloud to help students master music production, beatmaking, synthesis, and more.
Artist/designer/musician Yuri Suzuki talks about his love of Roland gear, creating 808303.studio, and musical life during quarantine.
Run a search for “Octapad” or “Octapadist,” and you'll find a vast musical community. Learn how the instrument became a household word.
Collab is a new iOS app from New Product Experimentation (NPE) at Facebook that helps people make music together. Learn how to utilize it.