In this exclusive interview, the legend shares about creating "Acid Tracks," birthing a genre, and the early days of the Chicago house scene.
EXPLORE HISTORY
Trace the influence electroclash artists had on the music of today and it's not hard to see the genre everywhere. So, what happened?
At the heart of Tangerine Dream’s hypnotic “White Eagle” lies a secret—one kept between the band and a pair of JUPITER-8s.
“Axel F” is the inescapable theme song of the classic '80s romp Beverly Hills Cop. Learn about the oddball hit and its pioneering creator.
Explore the show's haunting theme song and learn how the composers leaned on vintage synths, including the Roland JUPITER-8 and SH-2.
A Few Minutes with Snarky Puppy
Danny Turner
The outfit’s latest rekindles its bond with the Metropole Orkest, as Bill Laurance’s harmonic style enters new orchestral and jazz frontiers.
A Few Minutes with TEED
Danny Turner
An intimate quest for connection, the latest release from TEED is a shimmering, memory-soaked blend of tender synths and emotional clarity.
A Few Minutes with Home Front
Ari Rosenschein
For these Edmonton synth provocateurs, punk is more than a genre. Find out how the term grounds them in decades of DIY efforts.
Careers in Music: Dan Nebe of Team Musicare
Ari Rosenschein
Learn how the pandemic-born music organization provides “inclusive, real-world creative arts experiences” in this exclusive conversation.
A Few Minutes with Ben Marc
Ari Rosenschein
Jazz, hip-hop, classical, and experimental sounds coalesce in the bassist’s music. Find out how he’s created a space for his unique style.
A Few Minutes with Shabaka Hutchings
Carolyn Shlensky
The visionary flutist opens up about his musical journey, working with icons, and embracing the Aerophone Brisa.
A Few Minutes with Merzbow
Danny Turner
Deep into a five-decade noise odyssey, Masami Akita offers the philosophies behind Merzbow’s surrealist approach to sound.
A Few Minutes with Mocky
Danny Turner
In a world of algorithms and automation, Mocky’s latest release pushes back against the machine and puts choir over code.
A Few Minutes with Moby
Harry Levin
On the eve of the Silver Panda remix of “Lift Me Up,” Moby discusses his philosophies on sharing music, collaboration, and much more.
A Few Minutes with Mareux
Ari Rosenschein
The enigmatic artist unpacks the sounds behind his noir masterpieces and explains how the element of chance contributed to his viral success.
EXPLORE TECH AND TREND
You've made the music, now what? A full-time music publicist teaches you how to pitch your project and get coverage—DIY style.
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.
Through social media, our personal and artistic lives bleed into each other. What does this mean for musicians developing their branding?
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.
Find out how Point Blank and educator Angela Piva use Roland Cloud to help students master music production, beatmaking, synthesis, and more.