Explore the mysterious backstory of “Pump Up the Jam,” a worldwide electronic music smash and tale of mistaken identity.
EXPLORE HISTORY
In this exclusive interview, the legend shares about creating "Acid Tracks," birthing a genre, and the early days of the Chicago house scene.
The legendary sonic architect shares exclusive insights about the technology and techniques behind some of his landmark productions.
Explore trip-hop from its early days to the current renaissance centering on a new generation of artists mining the genre's laidback beats.
For the past 40 years Roland drum machines, samplers, sequencers, and synths have played an integral role in shaping the sound of hip-hop.
A Few Minutes with Kasper Bjørke
Ari Rosenschein
The artist/producer gives us the scoop on evoking the spirit of ’00s NYC, experiencing early success, and whether music is a riddle we can solve.
Careers in Music: Jeff Rona on Composing for Film, TV, and Video Games
Ari Rosenschein
The legendary composer reflects on lessons he’s learned in scoring, seminal moments in musical technology, and what makes a powerful cinematic theme.
A Few Minutes with Youngr
Carolyn Shlensky
Youngr has amassed a worldwide audience with his viral one-take video performances. The multi-instrumentalist discusses family ties, his new album, and essential Roland gear.
A Few Minutes with Jane Weaver
Ari Rosenschein
Jane Weaver’s latest album is a self-contained universe. The artist discusses shaking up her studio process, cinema, and the groove.
A Few Minutes with Dani B of RAYE
Kirsten Spruch
The prolific player shares her thoughts on touring with RAYE, finding success in the music industry, and her Roland gear.
Ten Female Producers Who March to the Beat of Their Own Drum
SIRMA
These inspiring female producers have left their marks on the music industry and continue to carve space for newcomers.
A Few Minutes with Night Tapes
Danny Turner
The brainchild of housemates recording late-night jams onto cassette, Night Tapes explains the process behind their atmospheric dream pop.
A Few Minutes with Junior Simba
Danny Turner
From Africa to the United Kingdom, eclectic dance star Junior Simba shares his passion for infusing ethnic sounds into his songcraft.
Careers in Music: Sarah Tudzin on Producing
Danny Turner
Sarah Tudzin, songwriter and vocalist for illuminati hotties, guides us through her rapidly ascending career as a producer and mix engineer.
On the Move: Dolly Spectra and Gestural Performance Technology
Carolyn Shlensky
Musical mad scientist Dolly Spectra discusses using her body as a MIDI controller in performance, community, and the future of electronic pop.
EXPLORE TECH AND TREND
Instagram introduced a new feature called Reels to create and discover short, entertaining videos. Learn how artists can utilize it.
Award-winning composer Megan McDuffee reveals how she broke into video game scoring, sharing plenty of tips along the way.
Social media can reinvigorate vintage hits and help them reach broad new audiences. Here are some classic songs that got a second spin.
Take a deep dive into the way streaming recommendations work—and how online algorithms shape our musical listening habits.
Roland has unveiled a new headquarters in Japan that unites R&D and administration staff under one roof in an inspiring workspace.