Sound Behind the Song: “Stranger Things” by Kyle Dixon & Michael Stein Explore the show's haunting theme song and learn how the composers leaned on vintage synths, including the Roland JUPITER-8 and SH-2. by Kat Bein 3 mins read
Sound Behind the Song: “O Superman” by Laurie Anderson Find out how the art-rock classic “O Superman” kicked off Anderson's career by transforming the mundane into the sinister. by Mike Sparks 2 mins read
Sound Behind the Song: “The Box” by Roddy Ricch Each generation has songs embodying the culture. Roddy Ricch’s “The Box” acclimated listeners to the genre-blending force hip-hop had become. by Keith Nelson Jr. 2 mins read
Sound Behind the Song: “Song of Life” by Leftfield Leftfield came from the same primordial soup as the greatest British dance acts. Explore this iconic track and the TB-303's role in it. by Stefan Wyeth 3 mins read
Sound Behind the Song: “Flat Beat” by Mr. Oizo Mr. Oizo’s “Flat Beat” was an infectious song written for a Levi's® ad starring an orange puppet named Flat Eric. At its heart was the TR-606. by Alexander Dias 2 mins read
A Few Minutes with L’Eclair Ari Rosenschein Meet brothers Stefan and Yavor Lilov of L’Eclair, and find out how the group is elbowing its way to the front of the neo-psych pack.
A Few Minutes with Mark Pritchard Andy Thomas The prolific UK producer discusses Roland gear, mysterious vinyl releases, and collaborating with Thom Yorke and Jonathan Zawada.
In the Moment with Reuben James Carolyn Shlensky The Birmingham-based virtuoso discusses his jazz roots, touring with Sam Smith, scoring for the screen, and more.
A Few Minutes with Pachyman Orestes Gonzalez Born in Puerto Rico and based in Los Angeles, Pachyman creates hypnotic tracks that take the listener on a pilgrimage to an unusual space.
A Few Minutes with RUMPUS Carolyn Shlensky The Canadian DJ discusses how he infuses his EDM sets with a raw punk rock edge, blending high-energy beats with live drumming on V-Drums and an SPD-SX.
A Few Minutes with Eli Keszler Ari Rosenschein The multifaceted artist discusses his career encompassing everything from jazz-inflected percussion to art installations.
A Few Minutes with Deradoorian Ari Rosenschein The intellectual multi-instrumentalist discusses her new album and how music has always been about the dogged pursuit of self-realization.
Scene Report: CRSSD Fest Spring 2025 Ari Rosenschein Peer inside this idiosyncratic fest with four unique acts from spring 2025 who discuss their artistry and what makes CRSSD so special.
A Few Minutes with Σtella Ari Rosenschein Hailing from Greece, the artist opens up about capturing the attention of Sub Pop and how the Roland INTEGRA-7 helped create her new album.
A Few Minutes with Howard Jones Ari Rosenschein The legendary songwriter and performer discusses Roland synthesizers, positive thinking, and music’s power to transform.
DJ Skratch Bastid and RomeDigs: Redefining Live Follow DJ Skratch Bastid and Pro A/V expert RomeDigs as they reflect on the power of combining livestreaming with in-person performance. by Ari Rosenschein 11 mins read
2020 and Counting: A Summer Indie Playlist 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. by Kirsten Spruch 3 mins read
Label to Genre: What is PC Music? Founded by A. G. Cook, PC Music is a label that spawned an entire genre, garnering widespread notoriety in the process. by Eric Shorey 4 mins read
The Business of Music: DIY Booking Tips Can't find a scene in your area? Create one yourself. These tips from veteran booker Emily Twombly will kickstart your DIY journey. by Emily Twombly 3 mins read
5G and the Cloud Move Gaming Online The video game industry is moving ever closer to cloud storage, digital distribution, and other online possibilities. by Jordan Blum 3 mins read