In our new quarantine reality, many of us work from home and socialize through a screen, making technology increasingly central in our lives.
EXPLORE TECH
Take a deep dive into the way streaming recommendations work—and how online algorithms shape our musical listening habits.
Learn about the Tone Explorer concept, challenges, and what might come next from Roland Future Design Lab.
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.
The Business of Music: Simple Ways to Polish Your Brand
Arielle Silver
Through social media, our personal and artistic lives bleed into each other. What does this mean for musicians developing their branding?
The Business of Music: DIY Booking Tips
Emily Twombly
Can’t find a scene in your area? Create one yourself. These tips from veteran booker Emily Twombly will kickstart your DIY journey.
A Musician’s Guide to TikTok Success
SIRMA
Anyone has the chance to go viral on TikTok. All it takes is attention-grabbing content, strategic hashtags, and some luck.
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.
EXPLORE HISTORY
Roland’s global headquarters sits in Hamamatsu, Japan. Take a tour of this charming seaside town and learn how Roland fits into its history.
Explore the mysterious backstory of “Pump Up the Jam,” a worldwide electronic music smash and tale of mistaken identity.
“Heliosphan” relies on the drums to act as a driving force. Even when the track borders on chaos, the TR-909 maintains perfect time.
Here's a place to start exploring the massive catalog of Madlib, one of the finest producers to ever touch a beat pad.
“Jam On It” by Newcleus is a true hip-hop classic. The track is dense with groove, creative production, and lyrical panache.