Learn about the Tone Explorer concept, challenges, and what might come next from Roland Future Design Lab.
EXPLORE TECH
Drummer XR blends drumming, green screen, and mixed-reality professional Matt Workman's immersive 3D world-building chops.
Electronic music producer Christopher Kah highlights Roland instruments in ECHO, his new immersive 3D audio performances.
The video game industry is moving ever closer to cloud storage, digital distribution, and other online possibilities.
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.
Label to Genre: What is PC Music?
Eric Shorey
Founded by A. G. Cook, PC Music is a label that spawned an entire genre, garnering widespread notoriety in the process.
Instagram Reels: How Are Musicians Using Them?
Kirsten Spruch
Instagram introduced a new feature called Reels to create and discover short, entertaining videos. Learn how artists can utilize it.
Crowdfunding and How I Raised $26,000
Arielle Silver
When I launched my first crowdfunding campaign, I had only seven Spotify followers. The project raised over $26,000 for my project.
Live Music in the Coronavirus Era
Kirsten Spruch
With the world hit by a pandemic, live events were postponed or canceled. In the Coronavirus Era, virtual concerts have taken their place.
A Wellness Primer for Musicians
Benjamin Heywood
There are specific things musicians can do to foster wellness and stay creative, despite the challenges we all face right now.
Returning to Music: It’s Never Too Late
Arielle Silver
They say that for a career in music you need to be tenacious, and I had been throughout my twenties and beyond. Can you return to music?
2020 and Counting: A Summer Indie Playlist
Kirsten Spruch
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.
Nashville Scene Report
Ari Rosenschein
Nashville has seen changes over the years, mirroring the growth of its entertainment industry. These musicians contribute to the fabric of Music City.
5 Ways Musicians Can Take a Screen Break
Ari Rosenschein
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.
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EXPLORE HISTORY
Dave "Rave" Ogilvie shares his memories of recording Skinny Puppy's landmark Remission, one of the earliest recorded uses of the TR-909.
Using the TR-808, vocoder, and modular synthesis, the enigmatic duo created a modern dance classic.
The cartoon quartet’s eponymous debut blurred lines between multi-genre music and art. Learn about Gorillaz's history and ongoing influence.
Mantronix mixed Kraftwerk's experimental feel with the warmth of Grandmaster Flash. "Scream" remains a landmark electro-funk hip-hop mashup.
For the uninitiated, we provide a roadmap to the formidable discography of rap’s foremost supervillain: MF DOOM.