Take a deep dive into the way streaming recommendations work—and how online algorithms shape our musical listening habits.
EXPLORE TECH
In our new quarantine reality, many of us work from home and socialize through a screen, making technology increasingly central in our lives.
Drummer XR blends drumming, green screen, and mixed-reality professional Matt Workman's immersive 3D world-building chops.
Tone Explorer is a technology preview from Roland Future Design Lab, made available for music creators to try as a GALAXIAS Labs Experiment.
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.
Careers in Music: Scoring Tips from Eight Composers
SIRMA
The unique paths to success of these eight composers offer valuable strategies for newcomers and veterans alike.
BizBeat: The Return of the Long-Form Album
SIRMA
Learn how the biggest musical acts are challenging audience attention spans by releasing lengthy albums in today’s marketplace.
Nostalgia Galore: How Classic Songs Climb Back to the Top of the Charts
SIRMA
Social media can reinvigorate vintage hits and help them reach broad new audiences. Here are some classic songs that got a second spin.
How Musicians Can Utilize AI
Kirsten Spruch
Artificial Intelligence is making its way into music. Investigate the wild new world of AI and how it’s reshaping the creative landscape.
Scene Report: Reykjavik’s Live Electronic Performers
Rebecca Goldberg
A group of eclectic Icelandic artists offer unique perspectives on electronic music performance, their home country, and more.
Careers in Music: Megan McDuffee on Scoring for Games
Danny Turner
Award-winning composer Megan McDuffee reveals how she broke into video game scoring, sharing plenty of tips along the way.
DJ Skratch Bastid and RomeDigs: Redefining Live
Ari Rosenschein
Follow DJ Skratch Bastid and Pro A/V expert RomeDigs as they reflect on the power of combining livestreaming with in-person performance.
Piano Meets Home Decor
SIRMA
The crown jewel of your creative space can look as good as it sounds. Use these tips to incorporate your piano into your home design plans.
Down with NFTs: Monetize Your Music
Kirsten Spruch
NFTs are intersecting with the music industry in dramatic ways. Find out the many ways non-fungible tokens can help boost your career.
Sound Matters: Improving Audio for Streaming Music
Ari Rosenschein
Verzuz and Rolling Live Studios point to a streaming future. Roland worked with both camps, helping up the sonics to match their visuals.
EXPLORE HISTORY
Mantronix mixed Kraftwerk's experimental feel with the warmth of Grandmaster Flash. "Scream" remains a landmark electro-funk hip-hop mashup.
Here's a place to start exploring the massive catalog of Madlib, one of the finest producers to ever touch a beat pad.
The Roland TR-808, used on Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s alluring 2013 hit, “Drunk In Love,” is an essential bed upon which to create a masterpiece.
The cultural ramifications of "Big Fun" are difficult to measure. Inner City drafted the sonic palette for a movement.
30 years after its release, Joey Beltram’s “Energy Flash” remains one of the definitive techno tracks. It still sits easily in a DJ set.