Explore trip-hop from its early days to the current renaissance centering on a new generation of artists mining the genre's laidback beats.
EXPLORE HISTORY
“Love Lockdown" by Kanye West utilizes the Roland TR-808, the heartbeat of electronic music production since the early 1980s.
The cartoon quartet’s eponymous debut blurred lines between multi-genre music and art. Learn about Gorillaz's history and ongoing influence.
“Acid Tracks” spread like wildfire from Chicago across the globe. Learn how the TB-303 gave birth to a smiling generation of clubbers.
Explore a curated collection of lesser-known gems featuring the Roland TB-303 Bass Line, courtesy of Rush Hour Music.
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.
Lifetime Achievement: DJ Pierre and Phuture
Gino Sorcinelli
In this exclusive interview, the legend shares about creating “Acid Tracks,” birthing a genre, and the early days of the Chicago house scene.
Key Figure: The Piano Takes Center Stage
Jake Uitti
A new generation of piano-playing frontpeople is carrying the torch for the instrument, bringing its legacy into new genres and formats.
A Few Minutes with AMÉMÉ
Alexander Dias
AMÉMÉ reveals the ways his eclectic musical DNA helps him blur the lines between melodic techno, Afro, and deep house.
EXPLORE TECH AND TREND
We’re spending more time than ever in front of computers and need a screen break. It can feel like we’re bouncing between platforms all day.
Musical mad scientist Dolly Spectra discusses using her body as a MIDI controller in performance, community, and the future of electronic pop.
From panels to interviews to performances, here is a rundown of Roland's presence at Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) 2025.
The video game industry is moving ever closer to cloud storage, digital distribution, and other online possibilities.
Alin Dimitriu, Saint Ezekiel, Lightfoot, and Ski Beatz share the challenges and rewards of sample pack creation and give tips to producers.