The DIY legend sheds light on his many artistic endeavors and creative techniques, while exploring how we are truly interwoven.
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The early MTV icon reveals how he segued into Silicon Valley entrepreneurship and academia while remaining true to his creative impulses.
Meet the music director behind Afrobeats’ biggest names as he discusses his heritage, essential gear, and the genre’s future.
Juju and Jojo of the Los Angeles-based baroque pop outfit wax philosophical about their journey—at once melodic, aesthetic, and geographic.
EXPLORE HISTORY
“Caribbean Blue” by Enya is a tapestry of layered vocals over a bed of JUNO-60 pads. Its sounds evoke the pull of nature on the human psyche.
Explore the enduring influence of the R-8 Human Rhythm Composer on a host of musical styles in Mexico, a land of deep tradition.
In the mid-'80s, there was little edgier in the mainstream than NYC’s notorious Beastie Boys, and "Paul Revere" was their origin story.
The track contains all the hallmarks of classic Prodigy: a blistering synth hook, heart-stopping guitars, and the smack of the Roland TR-707.
Jim Keltner has been a go-to session drummer since the '70s. From ex-Beatles to Bob Dylan to Steely Dan, here’s a taste of the legendary player.
A Few Minutes with Steve Von Till of Neurosis
Ari Rosenschein
The DIY legend sheds light on his many artistic endeavors and creative techniques, while exploring how we are truly interwoven.
A Few Minutes with Thomas Dolby
Ari Rosenschein
The early MTV icon reveals how he segued into Silicon Valley entrepreneurship and academia while remaining true to his creative impulses.
Careers in Music: King Lekan
Carolyn Shlensky
Meet the music director behind Afrobeats’ biggest names as he discusses his heritage, essential gear, and the genre’s future.
A Few Minutes with Pearl & The Oysters
Ari Rosenschein
Juju and Jojo of the Los Angeles-based baroque pop outfit wax philosophical about their journey—at once melodic, aesthetic, and geographic.
A Few Minutes with Massimiliano Pagliara
Ari Rosenschein
The Berlin-based melodic disco powerhouse talks about his early years in an Italian village, vintage Roland, and how he’s always dancing when spinning records.
Careers in Music: Ryeland Allison
Rod Brakes
Ryeland Allison on his ethereal Mystic Adventure XV-5080 patch collection, Hans Zimmer, synth evolution, programming tips, and rave culture.
A Few Minutes with Arcane Roots
Tom Wonnacott
From early influences and formative years to new music and technology, Arcane Roots reflect on the journey so far and what’s still to come.
Careers in Music: Tina Hizon
Tom Wonnacott
Meet the session sensation who’s shared stages with Olivia Rodrigo, Zayn, and Maisie Peters, and learn how she’s used keys to unlock a thriving career in music.
A Few Minutes With Elmiene
Keith Nelson Jr.
The 25-year-old British singer-songwriter behind one of R&B’s most buzzed-about debuts traces his gossamer sound to the vintage synth that defined a generation.
A Few Minutes with Martron
Carolyn Shlensky
Armed with classical chops and an eclectic setup, this DJ and producer is redefining what electronic music can sound like.
EXPLORE TECH AND TREND
Stunning and adventurous, Roland's 50th Anniversary Concept Piano combines sound, design, and connectivity into an instrument of the future.
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.
Learn how the biggest musical acts are challenging audience attention spans by releasing lengthy albums in today's marketplace.
Grammy-winning Portugal. the Man is the first band to release its own cryptocurrency, the PTM Coin. Find out how and why.
David Bellow, aka Lightfoot, and Michele Darling explain the process of establishing a groundbreaking SP-404 course at Berklee.