For the uninitiated, we provide a roadmap to the formidable discography of rap’s foremost supervillain: MF DOOM.
EXPLORE HISTORY
Explore the show's haunting theme song and learn how the composers leaned on vintage synths, including the Roland JUPITER-8 and SH-2.
“Caribbean Blue” by Enya is a tapestry of layered vocals over a bed of JUNO-60 pads. Its sounds evoke the pull of nature on the human psyche.
Using the TR-808, vocoder, and modular synthesis, the enigmatic duo created a modern dance classic.
The 1980s were a pivotal time in hip-hop’s development. Listen to these ten songs that helped define the decade.
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.
A Few Minutes with Talulah Ruby
Rod Brakes
Step into the elemental musical landscape of Talulah Ruby and discover how environment, consciousness, and Roland gear shape her sound.
A Few Minutes with Divide and Dissolve
Ari Rosenschein
Multi-instrumentalist and composer Takiaya Reed creates heavy sounds that transcend genre boundaries—and even countries.
Careers in Music: Pete Korpela on Percussion for Film, TV, and Beyond
Nate Duchene
The prolific percussionist shares how an insatiable curiosity for rhythm fueled his journey from Helsinki to Hollywood.
Careers in Music: Jon Theodore of Queens of the Stone Age
Jamie Franklin and Tom Wonnacott
Meet the man on the throne for the Josh Homme supergroup and learn how he uses V-Drums with traditional percussion to create sonic landscapes.
A Few Minutes With Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins
Keith Nelson Jr.
The Grammy Award-winning producer behind scores of massive hits traces his signature sound to his Roland beginnings.
Urban Voices Project: Making the Neighborhood Sing
Emma Madden
Find out how the Los Angeles nonprofit organization has played a key role in helping participants secure both housing and employment.
EXPLORE TECH AND TREND
If music has no boundaries, why does its genesis usually occur within four walls? Biomusic is rooted in non-human sounds.
K-pop groups increasingly claim the spotlight on the world stage. Industry insiders give us insights into what makes the style so popular.
Nashville has seen changes over the years, mirroring the growth of its entertainment industry. These musicians contribute to the fabric of Music City.
Find out how Point Blank and educator Angela Piva use Roland Cloud to help students master music production, beatmaking, synthesis, and more.
In times of many challenges, musicians can learn a great deal by implementing the fundamental philosophies of yoga practice.