When that muted guitar lick comes in against those TR-707 rimshots, it feels too good not to dance. This is the tale of the INXS classic.
EXPLORE HISTORY
Go inside Daramola's studio sessions with Shakira, Marc Anthony, and others to see how Roland synths form the secret architecture of modern Latin hitmaking.
One of the most distinctive polys of the ’80s, the JX-3P is the secret sauce on tracks from movie themes to quirky indie cuts.
Before the TR-808 and TR-909 changed hip-hop and dance, the CR-78 changed pop. Here's the story of the last Roland organ-top rhythm machine.
Explore the second phase of the TR-808’s expanding global influence, from its analog origins into futurist funk and beyond.
A Few Minutes with Lucy Gooch
Ari Rosenschein
The wandering artist speaks about early musical memories, capturing fleeting ideas, and how a sense of place influences her writing.
Careers in Music: Tom Scott on Sax, Composing, and a Life in Songs
Carolyn Shlensky
The legendary musician and composer reflects on his musical upbringing, the power of digital wind instruments, and key collaborations.
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.
EXPLORE TECH AND TREND
Auris Presents shares what makes ARC Music Festival unique and how it’s grown into an unmissable event for Chicago and beyond.
IZ and Bobby Avila and Aaron Spears take us behind the scenes of what it takes to put together the mammoth Usher Las Vegas residency.
Our holiday season this year will be different than any other. This cozy winter playlist features comforting songs to make it easier.
Drummer XR blends drumming, green screen, and mixed-reality professional Matt Workman's immersive 3D world-building chops.
We’re spending more time than ever in front of computers and need a screen break. It can feel like we’re bouncing between platforms all day.