Explore the mysterious backstory of “Pump Up the Jam,” a worldwide electronic music smash and tale of mistaken identity.
EXPLORE HISTORY
Returning from an infamous hiatus, James Murphy leads LCD Soundsystem through a dark labyrinth of dance-punk rhythms.
The cultural ramifications of "Big Fun" are difficult to measure. Inner City drafted the sonic palette for a movement.
Dais sits at the intersection of post-punk, industrial, ambient, and other genres. Explore the label and its collab with Roland Lifestyle.
Roland has always worked to create the ultimate electronic piano feel and sound. Dive into the history of the RD family of stage pianos.
A Few Minutes with H31R
Carolyn Shlensky
Experimental duo H31R strives to break through genre boundaries. The pair shares insight into their influences, gear, and creative process.
Ashton Miranda: Musical Mathematics with Ed Sheeran
Carolyn Shlensky
Keys player and musical director Ashton Miranda is living his dream on Ed Sheeran’s +–=÷x world tour. But his success didn’t come easily.
A Few Minutes with Todd Terry
Danny Turner
A legend of house music’s second wave, Roland instruments have been fundamental to Todd Terry’s genre-hopping career for the past 35 years.
A Few Minutes with Nathan Fake
Ari Rosenschein
Nathan Fake creates music that exists on multiple planes. The artist discusses the early Internet, Roland gear, and running a label.
A Few Minutes with George Daniel of The 1975
Danny Turner
As co-writer and producer for British alt-rockers The 1975, George Daniel’s association with Roland is integral to the band’s sound.
A Few Minutes with Gerald V. Casale of Devo
Danny Turner
Devo’s cult status remains indelible. Co-founder Gerald V. Casale reminisces about the band and its longstanding association with Roland.
A Few Minutes with KiNK
Jamie Franklin and Ari Rosenschein
KiNK speaks about his unique upbringing, Roland faves, and the joy of finding classic breaks on floppy disks.
A Few Minutes with Plaid
Ari Rosenschein
The British duo shed light on their rural youth, work process, and how an intergalactic voyage informs its latest release, Feorm Falorx.
Label Spotlight: Mo’ Wax Records and UNKLE
Jamie Franklin and Ari Rosenschein
James Lavelle of UNKLE and Alex James of PLEASURES share their thoughts on the history of Mo’ Wax and its continuing influence.
A Few Minutes with Hinako Omori
Danny Turner
Japanese-born Hinako Omori visited Peter Gabriel’s Real World Studios to blend locally sourced field recordings with binaural technologies.
EXPLORE TECH AND TREND
Founded by A. G. Cook, PC Music is a label that spawned an entire genre, garnering widespread notoriety in the process.
The intersection of music and technology has always been a space for happy accidents. In that pioneering spirit, we bring you this short list of musical innovations.
Through social media, our personal and artistic lives bleed into each other. What does this mean for musicians developing their branding?
Bandcamp is a resource for artists and labels of all sizes. Learn how to maximize this essential, fan-favorite platform.
You've made the music, now what? A full-time music publicist teaches you how to pitch your project and get coverage—DIY style.