“Everybody Needs A 303" marked the arrival of Fatboy Slim. The track would propel him to become one of the world’s first superstar DJs.
EXPLORE HISTORY
“Love Lockdown" by Kanye West utilizes the Roland TR-808, the heartbeat of electronic music production since the early 1980s.
Explore the show's haunting theme song and learn how the composers leaned on vintage synths, including the Roland JUPITER-8 and SH-2.
Doctor Who, the sci-fi phenomenon, has taken many forms—and so has its theme. Discover how the 1980 version became a definitive classic.
For the uninitiated, we provide a roadmap to the formidable discography of rap’s foremost supervillain: MF DOOM.
A Few Minutes with Salim Merchant on Music and Film
Ketan Mohite and Lyle Crilly
Salim Merchant has an awe-inspiring career creating music for film. He took the time to talk about his new album Bhoomi 2020 and more.
SYML: Sound, Film, and the Instrumental Journey
Ari Rosenschein
The atmospheric sound of SYML is both stark and mysterious. Brian Fennell discusses his latest EP and the short film that accompanies it.
A Few Minutes with Jubilee on 808s and Community
Alexander Dias
Jubilee grew up in Miami where the 808 shaped her sonic DNA. She talks about keeping spirits high and how music creates community.
A Few Minutes with Badflower in the Studio
Ari Rosenschein
Badflower is a band where chemistry is paramount. The members speak from the studio where they’re working on their sophomore release.
METZ: Toronto Trio Keeps Venues and DIY Alive
Lis Di Angelo
METZ discusses the band’s history, helping small venues survive, and playing their new album live at the Toronto Opera House.
Krust: Return of a Bristol Drum and Bass Legend
Ari Rosenschein
Krust emerged from Bristol’s fertile environment and became an electronic music icon. He’s back with his first album in fourteen years.
Richard Devine: A Systic Approach to Acid
Lyle Crilly
Richard Devine’s new release stands on the shoulders of acid while twisting it into a new form. He speaks about creating the new EP and more.
Artists at Home: Delayed Pleasure
Ari Rosenschein
The enigmatic artist creates his environment primarily with Roland Boutique synthesizers and drum machines. Visit his studio.
Kassi Ashton: The Fine Art of Making Music
Ari Rosenschein
Kassi Ashton shares her creative journey from small-town Missouri to Music City recording artist in this mini-doc and profile.
Samuel Proffitt: Brooding Beats and Russian Literature
Ari Rosenschein
Samuel Proffitt’s sophisticated sound is haunting. He discusses everything from screamo aspirations to rhythmic inspiration using the TR-808.
EXPLORE TECH AND TREND
A group of eclectic Icelandic artists offer unique perspectives on electronic music performance, their home country, and more.
The video game industry is moving ever closer to cloud storage, digital distribution, and other online possibilities.
The Roland Lifestyle brand builds on the company's legacy while looking to the future. See how it's introducing Roland to new generations.
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.
Musical mad scientist Dolly Spectra discusses using her body as a MIDI controller in performance, community, and the future of electronic pop.