A Few Minutes with RUMPUS
Carolyn Shlensky
May 15, 2025
The Canadian DJ discusses how he infuses his EDM sets with a raw punk rock edge, blending high-energy beats with live drumming on V-Drums and an SPD-SX.
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Engaging conversations with artists, players, and producers across a range of genres.
A Few Minutes with Eli Keszler
Ari Rosenschein
May 1, 2025
The multifaceted artist discusses his career encompassing everything from jazz-inflected percussion to art installations.
A Few Minutes with Deradoorian
Ari Rosenschein
April 30, 2025
The intellectual multi-instrumentalist discusses her new album and how music has always been about the dogged pursuit of self-realization.
A Few Minutes with Σtella
Ari Rosenschein
March 5, 2025
Hailing from Greece, the artist opens up about capturing the attention of Sub Pop and how the Roland INTEGRA-7 helped create her new album.
A Few Minutes with Howard Jones
Ari Rosenschein
February 5, 2025
The legendary songwriter and performer discusses Roland synthesizers, positive thinking, and music’s power to transform.
A Few Minutes with Hannah Holland
Ari Rosenschein
October 21, 2024
Following the release of the soundtrack to Bruce LaBruce’s film The Visitor,
Hannah Holland examines the path from club kid to DJ to music producer.
A Few Minutes with Molchat Doma
Danny Turner
October 11, 2024
From ’80s synthwave to ’90s synth rock, Belarusian post-punk trio Molchat Doma reveals the gear that makes the group tick.
A Few Minutes with Xiu Xiu
Danny Turner
October 10, 2024
Jamie Stewart, the confessional frontperson of experimental rock band Xiu Xiu, explains their love for Roland drum machines.
A Few Minutes with Photay
Ari Rosenschein
October 9, 2024
The enigmatic artist Photay opens up about his improvisational collaborators, the power of the weather, and how location influences art.
A Few Minutes with Nik Kershaw
Danny Turner
July 30, 2024
’80s pop icon Nik Kershaw takes a trip down memory lane, revealing the Roland technologies behind hit albums Human Racing and The Riddle.