Museum, artist incubator, distro, and record store—Submerge and Underground Resistance represents the interconnected Detroit music community.
EXPLORE HISTORY
The Roland TR-808, used on Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s alluring 2013 hit, “Drunk In Love,” is an essential bed upon which to create a masterpiece.
Before the legendary producer was a household name, Steve Albini used the TR-606 to achieve the punishing drum sounds of "I'm a Mess."
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
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, listen to these ten essential songs from the sound’s golden era, the 1990s.
A Few Minutes with Death in Vegas
Danny Turner
From genre-blending origins to raw, emotional techno, Death in Vegas charts Richard Fearless’ singular sonic journey through a vintage lens.
A Few Minutes with Duro
Keith Nelson Jr.
From Mobb Deep to Mariah Carey—the Queens-born producer shares stories from his hip-hop journey and the Roland gear he used on the way.
Careers in Music: Technology and Chart-toppers with Martyn Ware
Danny Turner
The Human League and Heaven 17 founder Martyn Ware steps back in time to discuss a career spent at the intersection of music and technology.
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.
EXPLORE TECH AND TREND
The Roland Lifestyle brand builds on the company's legacy while looking to the future. See how it's introducing Roland to new generations.
Grammy-winning Portugal. the Man is the first band to release its own cryptocurrency, the PTM Coin. Find out how and why.
Take a deep dive into the way streaming recommendations work—and how online algorithms shape our musical listening habits.
Since 2005, Reddit has become a powerful resource for topics across the board. How is it especially useful for musicians?
The When We Were Young music festival is a niche celebration where emo fans reunite to soak in nostalgia and fuel the resurgence of pop-punk’s popularity today.