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.
EXPLORE HISTORY
"The Bay" has a sun-drenched video and JUNO-60 hooks galore. Metronomy's Joseph Mount explains why it's easy to love but wasn't easy to make.
Travel back in time to the year 1985 to find out what makes the JX-8P so unique among the Roland polysynths and why it remains so beloved.
The cartoon quartet’s eponymous debut blurred lines between multi-genre music and art. Learn about Gorillaz's history and ongoing influence.
At the top of the 1990s, Prince was eager for new sounds. The JD-800 was the go-to synth on a lengthy run of albums by the prolific artist.
Roland & ME
Roland Global
Musical tales from the last fifty years—directly from the people creating the sounds. Explore these unique Roland stories.
John Grant: Facets of the Boy from Michigan
Jamie Franklin and Ari Rosenschein
On the eve of Meltdown Festival, John Grant discusses his adopted home, the Grace Jones-curated event, and the Roland Facet grand piano.
Curtis Byrd: A Life of Rhythm
Ari Rosenschein
Curtis Byrd discusses the twists and turns along his musical journey and how the beat has always been there to guide him.
Label Spotlight: Dais Records
Ari Rosenschein
Dais sits at the intersection of post-punk, industrial, ambient, and other genres. Explore the label and its collab with Roland Lifestyle.
A Few Minutes with Ron Trent
Ari Rosenschein
House music icon Ron Trent opens up about his formative years, distinguished collaborators, and how a trio of cities shaped him.
A Few Minutes with Com Truise
SIRMA
One of his generation’s most significant synthwave artists, Com Truise looks back at the beginning of his journey and shares what lies ahead.
Track Talk: “A Hard Working Man” by Avila Brothers (w/ Billy Ray Cyrus and Snoop Dogg)
Ari Rosenschein
Hip-hop country crossover “A Hard Working Man” drips with vibe, melody, and love for the classics. Find out how the Avila Brothers made it.
A Few Minutes with Roger Sanchez
Alexander Dias
Few names are more synonymous with New York house than Roger Sanchez. The legendary DJ talks about process, philosophy, and Roland Cloud.
A Few Minutes with Lionclad
Kat Bein
Where some people see a sampler, Lionclad sees a world of possibilities. She shares about mixtapes, puppet shows, analog synths, and more.
A Few Minutes with Philip Woo
Jake Uitti
Philip Woo opens up about his influences, the artistic hub of Seattle’s Garfield High School, and what keeps him dedicated to music.
EXPLORE TECH AND TREND
If music has no boundaries, why does its genesis usually occur within four walls? Biomusic is rooted in non-human sounds.
Welcome to the world that’s grown around SP-404 custom skins and beyond. Get lost in the art and hear from the creators in their own words.
Award-winning composer Megan McDuffee reveals how she broke into video game scoring, sharing plenty of tips along the way.
Our holiday season this year will be different than any other. This cozy winter playlist features comforting songs to make it easier.
Learn how the biggest musical acts are challenging audience attention spans by releasing lengthy albums in today's marketplace.