Often credited as the first deep house cut, “Mystery of Love” is a blueprint for the genre. Its pattern continues to captivate dancefloors.
EXPLORE HISTORY
In hip-hop history, the early 2000s represent the point when the genre began to have fun. Explore these standout tracks of the era.
The Roland and BOSS Lifetime Achievement Awards honor artists while providing a timeline of how these musicians and instruments shaped music.
The TR-606 was born of experimentation. It gave free rein to a generation of bold musicians like Autechre to create tracks like "Autriche."
In 1982, a new synth dynasty set the tone for the '80s and beyond. Get the entire tale of the sonic and cultural impact of the Roland JUNO-60
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.
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.
EXPLORE TECH AND TREND
Can't find a scene in your area? Create one yourself. These tips from veteran booker Emily Twombly will kickstart your DIY journey.
You've made the music, now what? A full-time music publicist teaches you how to pitch your project and get coverage—DIY style.
The intersection of music and technology has always been a space for happy accidents. In that pioneering spirit, we bring you this short list of musical innovations.
A group of eclectic Icelandic artists offer unique perspectives on electronic music performance, their home country, and more.
Join the 404 Day worldwide takeover with community-driven SP-powered events, showcases, workshops, and interactive demos.