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.
EXPLORE TECH
Take a deep dive into the way streaming recommendations work—and how online algorithms shape our musical listening habits.
Electronic music producer Christopher Kah highlights Roland instruments in ECHO, his new immersive 3D audio performances.
Tone Explorer is a technology preview from Roland Future Design Lab, made available for music creators to try as a GALAXIAS Labs Experiment.
The video game industry is moving ever closer to cloud storage, digital distribution, and other online possibilities.
The Business of Music: Your Guide to DIY Publicity
Kristin Robinson
You’ve made the music, now what? A full-time music publicist teaches you how to pitch your project and get coverage—DIY style.
How Octapadist Became an Occupation in India
Ari Rosenschein
Run a search for “Octapad” or “Octapadist,” and you’ll find a vast musical community. Learn how the instrument became a household word.
What Yoga Can Teach a 2020 Musician
Arielle Silver
In times of many challenges, musicians can learn a great deal by implementing the fundamental philosophies of yoga practice.
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.
EXPLORE HISTORY
“Love Lockdown" by Kanye West utilizes the Roland TR-808, the heartbeat of electronic music production since the early 1980s.
The Roland and BOSS Lifetime Achievement Awards honor artists while providing a timeline of how these musicians and instruments shaped music.
In the mid-'80s, there was little edgier in the mainstream than NYC’s notorious Beastie Boys, and "Paul Revere" was their origin story.
Orbital share memories of “Chime," the track that turned them into electronic icons, helping bring acid house from raves to Top of the Pops.
Explore the enduring influence of the R-8 Human Rhythm Composer on a host of musical styles in Mexico, a land of deep tradition.