Synthesizers in music production brought about a massive cultural shift. Take a trip into this groundbreaking genre.
EXPLORE HISTORY
Broken beat was created by a community of producers with roots in London's various club scenes. Here are some of the genre's foundational records.
“Acid Tracks” spread like wildfire from Chicago across the globe. Learn how the TB-303 gave birth to a smiling generation of clubbers.
Orbital share memories of “Chime," the track that turned them into electronic icons, helping bring acid house from raves to Top of the Pops.
Prog rock has carved its space as one of the most complex, imaginative, and wide-ranging subgenres.
A Few Minutes with Molchat Doma
Danny Turner
From ’80s synthwave to ’90s synth rock, Belarusian post-punk trio Molchat Doma reveals the gear that makes the group tick.
A Few Minutes with Xiu Xiu
Danny Turner
Jamie Stewart, the confessional frontperson of experimental rock band Xiu Xiu, explains their love for Roland drum machines.
A Few Minutes with Photay
Ari Rosenschein
The enigmatic artist Photay opens up about his improvisational collaborators, the power of the weather, and how location influences art.
Can’t Kick This Feeling: A History of Moodymann and KDJ Records
Mike Rubin
Kenny Dixon Jr. has released a steady stream of dance floor classics since 1994. Dig into the history of this icon of Motor City music.
A Few Minutes with Nik Kershaw
Danny Turner
’80s pop icon Nik Kershaw takes a trip down memory lane, revealing the Roland technologies behind hit albums Human Racing and The Riddle.
Careers in Music: Angela Piva on Music Education
Mike Sparks
The music industry veteran talks Naughty by Nature, her long history with Roland, and the future of music: the kids.
Careers in Music: Steve Levine on Scoring for Video Games
Ari Rosenschein
The legendary producer shares his workflow, differences between working on games and albums, and tips for young composers.
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.
EXPLORE TECH AND TREND
Award-winning composer Megan McDuffee reveals how she broke into video game scoring, sharing plenty of tips along the way.
Artificial Intelligence is making its way into music. Investigate the wild new world of AI and how it's reshaping the creative landscape.
David Bellow, aka Lightfoot, and Michele Darling explain the process of establishing a groundbreaking SP-404 course at Berklee.
Can't find a scene in your area? Create one yourself. These tips from veteran booker Emily Twombly will kickstart your DIY journey.
When I launched my first crowdfunding campaign, I had only seven Spotify followers. The project raised over $26,000 for my project.