Listening Guide: Daramola
Keith Nelson Jr.
October 14, 2026
Go inside Daramola’s studio sessions with Shakira, Marc Anthony, and others to see how Roland synths form the secret architecture of modern Latin hitmaking.
Tag: JUNO-60
In 1982, a new synth dynasty set the tone for the ’80s and beyond. Discover the sonic and cultural impact of the Roland JUNO-60 in these stories.
A Few Minutes with Jeremiah Chiu
Ari Rosenschein
October 7, 2026
As a member of SML, collaborator, and solo artist, Chiu’s unmistakable synth thumbprint is at the center of contemporary experimental music.
A Few Minutes with Pearl & The Oysters
Ari Rosenschein
July 14, 2026
Juju and Jojo of the Los Angeles-based baroque pop outfit wax philosophical about their journey—at once melodic, aesthetic, and geographic.
Careers in Music: Ryeland Allison
Rod Brakes
July 2, 2026
Ryeland Allison on his ethereal Mystic Adventure XV-5080 patch collection, Hans Zimmer, synth evolution, programming tips, and rave culture.
Careers in Music: Tina Hizon
Tom Wonnacott
June 25, 2026
Meet the session sensation who’s shared stages with Olivia Rodrigo, Zayn, and Maisie Peters, and learn how she’s used keys to unlock a thriving career in music.
A Few Minutes with Poolside
Carolyn Shlensky
May 29, 2026
From JUNO synths to SPD-driven live rigs, the longtime Roland user breaks down how Poolside blends analog warmth, modern flexibility, and “daytime disco” philosophy—onstage and in the studio.
A Few Minutes with Snarky Puppy
Danny Turner
December 10, 2025
The outfit’s latest rekindles its bond with the Metropole Orkest, as Bill Laurance’s harmonic style enters new orchestral and jazz frontiers.
Start Your Synthesis Journey with Six Legendary Roland Cloud Instruments
SIRMA
October 9, 2025
Design sounds using iconic Roland synths that share the same language: the JUNO-60, JUNO-106, JUPITER-8, JUPITER-4, PROMARS, and SH-101.
Listening Guide: Trip-Hop
Andy Thomas
May 1, 2025
Explore trip-hop from its early days to the current renaissance centering on a new generation of artists mining the genre’s laidback beats.
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.