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.
EXPLORE HISTORY
Returning from an infamous hiatus, James Murphy leads LCD Soundsystem through a dark labyrinth of dance-punk rhythms.
Vangelis’ “Elsewhere” has all the hallmarks of the late maestro: synths, emotion, and a sublime melody, all held together by two JUNO-106s.
Starkly beautiful, “Can You Feel It” is an iconic piece of 20th-century dance music. Mr. Fingers created it solely on the JUNO-60 and TR-909.
The lo-fi sound and aesthetic have deep roots in Japan. Dive into the colorful subculture with the Japanese beat scene's key players.
A Few Minutes with Simple Plan
Carolyn Shlensky
Chuck Comeau and Jeff Stinco discuss their favorite Roland and BOSS gear, the key to the band’s longevity, and the thriving pop-punk scene.
A Few Minutes with Emeli Sandé
Ari Rosenschein
The iconic singer opens up about her career journey, the power of pop music, and how she stays in the flow state when playing piano.
A Few Minutes with Dolly Ave
Carolyn Shlensky
The singer-songwriter and her musical director discuss unexpected career pivots, AAPI representation in music, and life on tour.
Hybrid Theory: Nick Gross of Girlfriends and Goldfinger
Carolyn Shlensky
After his Warped Tour set, Gross discusses his hybrid setup, essential Roland gear, and the importance of family and giving back.
Readipop: Music Changing Lives
Tom Wonnacott
Discover how the Reading-based music charity is introducing vintage electronic instruments to a new generation.
A Few Minutes with Steve Von Till of Neurosis
Ari Rosenschein
The DIY legend sheds light on his many artistic endeavors and creative techniques, while exploring how we are truly interwoven.
A Few Minutes with Thomas Dolby
Ari Rosenschein
The early MTV icon reveals how he segued into Silicon Valley entrepreneurship and academia while remaining true to his creative impulses.
Careers in Music: King Lekan
Carolyn Shlensky
Meet the music director behind Afrobeats’ biggest names as he discusses his heritage, essential gear, and the genre’s future.
A Few Minutes with Pearl & The Oysters
Ari Rosenschein
Juju and Jojo of the Los Angeles-based baroque pop outfit wax philosophical about their journey—at once melodic, aesthetic, and geographic.
A Few Minutes with Massimiliano Pagliara
Ari Rosenschein
The Berlin-based melodic disco powerhouse talks about his early years in an Italian village, vintage Roland, and how he’s always dancing when spinning records.
EXPLORE TECH AND TREND
Since 2005, Reddit has become a powerful resource for topics across the board. How is it especially useful for musicians?
Follow DJ Skratch Bastid and Pro A/V expert RomeDigs as they reflect on the power of combining livestreaming with in-person performance.
They say that for a career in music you need to be tenacious, and I had been throughout my twenties and beyond. Can you return to music?
Welcome to the world that’s grown around SP-404 custom skins and beyond. Get lost in the art and hear from the creators in their own words.
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