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.
EXPLORE HISTORY
The JD-800 is front and center in this sampling of tracks by legendary artists. Explore these classics and fall in love with the '90s again.
The TR-606 endures for its crisp, punchy sound, as well as trigger capabilities and extensive mods. Find out why it remains a classic.
"Glimmer” serves as a palate cleanser on Tame Impala's fourth album. Featuring the TR-707, it feels like an old friend in new dancing shoes.
Starkly beautiful, “Can You Feel It” is an iconic piece of 20th-century dance music. Mr. Fingers created it solely on the JUNO-60 and TR-909.
A Few Minutes with Moby
Harry Levin
On the eve of the Silver Panda remix of “Lift Me Up,” Moby discusses his philosophies on sharing music, collaboration, and much more.
A Few Minutes with Mareux
Ari Rosenschein
The enigmatic artist unpacks the sounds behind his noir masterpieces and explains how the element of chance contributed to his viral success.
Careers in Music: Playing Live on Broadway
SIRMA
Meet seven successful Broadway musicians who carved their own paths to the stage and into the orchestra pit.
Arabian Prince on 808s, Technology, and West Coast Hip-Hop
Ari Rosenschein
This legend was around at the start of the Los Angeles rap game. The self-proclaimed Willy Wonka talks N.W.A, 808s, and his own futurism.
Careers in Music: Greazy Keyz on Hockey, Gemstones, and the AX-Edge
Ari Rosenschein
The keytar-wielding hockey organist talks about his unusual music journey, building a brand, and lending piano chops to a hit HBO series.
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.
EXPLORE TECH AND TREND
In our new quarantine reality, many of us work from home and socialize through a screen, making technology increasingly central in our lives.
Artist/designer/musician Yuri Suzuki talks about his love of Roland gear, creating 808303.studio, and musical life during quarantine.
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.
Verzuz and Rolling Live Studios point to a streaming future. Roland worked with both camps, helping up the sonics to match their visuals.
BeachLife Festival in Redondo Beach blends iconic acts, indie discoveries, and live performances shaped by Roland gear.