The trailblazer combined synthesizers, tight songwriting chops, and an evolving glam sci-fi image. Probe the outer limits of his discography.
EXPLORE HISTORY
Explore a curated collection of lesser-known gems featuring the Roland TB-303 Bass Line, courtesy of Rush Hour Music.
The spiraling of the TR-909 on "Hunter" weaves a web of percussion. Immediately, the track draws the listener into a world of intrigue.
Roland’s global headquarters sits in Hamamatsu, Japan. Take a tour of this charming seaside town and learn how Roland fits into its history.
Here's how the 1984 Queen single flipped the script on their musical direction, ushering in a new wave of success for the group.
A Few Minutes with Martron
Carolyn Shlensky
Armed with classical chops and an eclectic setup, this DJ and producer is redefining what electronic music can sound like.
A Few Minutes with Switchfoot: Chad Butler & Boaz Roberts
Carolyn Shlensky
Drummer Chad Butler and lead guitarist Boaz Roberts discuss the power of hybrid gear and offer insight into Switchfoot’s three-decade legacy.
Ink: The Road to Stagecoach
Ari Rosenschein
Follow the Grammy-winning songwriter from rehearsals to the world’s most prestigious country music festival, and discover the story of her ascent.
A Few Minutes with Poolside
Carolyn Shlensky
From JUNO synths to SPD-driven live rigs, the longtime Roland user breaks down how Poolside blends analog warmth, modern flexibility, and “daytime disco” philosophy—onstage and in the studio.
A Few Minutes with Mitch Fountain of flipturn
Carolyn Shlensky
Guitarist and keys player Mitch Fountain reflects on the happy accident behind a Roland‑driven single, his evolution from guitar to keys, and why continual learning fuels his creativity.
Hybrid Theory: Ben Homola of GROUPLOVE
Carolyn Shlensky
Ahead of GROUPLOVE’s BeachLife Festival performance, drummer Ben Homola breaks down his hybrid setup, the gear that keeps him consistent, and more.
Karl Vanden Bossche of Gorillaz: Inside the Global Groove
Rod Brakes
Master percussionist and hybrid drummer Karl Vanden Bossche talks DW Drums, Latin Percussion, Roland V-Drums, and grooving with Gorillaz.
A Few Minutes with Julianna Barwick
Tom Wonnacott
Drift through the sonic waters of Julianna Barwick’s ethereal vocal loops on a journey from her Los Angeles kitchen to the waterfalls of Iceland and the sun-soaked walkways of Paris.
A Few Minutes with Morcheeba
Danny Turner
Pioneers of ’90s trip-hop, Morcheeba reunites Skye Edwards and Ross Godfrey for an upcoming remix series celebrating their most recent LP.
A Few Minutes with Monster Rally
Ari Rosenschein
Ted Feighan speaks about his latest album of rainforest-drenched sonic exploration, SP love, and how a quartet of 404s creates his live show.
EXPLORE TECH AND TREND
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.
The crown jewel of your creative space can look as good as it sounds. Use these tips to incorporate your piano into your home design plans.
You've made the music, now what? A full-time music publicist teaches you how to pitch your project and get coverage—DIY style.
Take a deep dive into the way streaming recommendations work—and how online algorithms shape our musical listening habits.
NFTs are intersecting with the music industry in dramatic ways. Find out the many ways non-fungible tokens can help boost your career.