Monthly Archives: June 2015

June 30, 2015

Lil Wayne and Charlie Puth Release Song from 808 The Movie

Rebecca Eaddy [Roland US] Artists, Industry 808, 808 the movie, AIRA, beats, charlie puth, lil wayne

“Nothing But Trouble” Now Available from 808 Movie Soundtrack

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Check out what might be the biggest track coming from the soon to be released 808 documentary. Lil Wayne and Chalie Puth got together for the track “Nothing But Trouble,” and Ryan Middleton of Music Times says, “The pair may have a new hit on their hands with a very topical theme. The softness of Puth’s voice blends very well with Weezy’s nasally flow, and the beat brings everything together nicely. ” Stream the new tune below, and if you love it, head to iTunes or Spotify to purchase. It’s available today!

June 22, 2015

2015 Light Up the Blues Concert

Jim Bybee [Roland US] Artists autism, Autism Speaks, Education, Jack Black, Light It Up Blue, Light Up the Blues, Neil Young, Stephen Stills

Annual All-Star Show to Support Autism Awareness

Shawn Colvin, Stephen Stills, Jack Black, Neil Young, Steve Earle, and others at the 2015 Light Up the Blues concert (photo by Peggy Sirota).

On April 25, 2015, rock legends and top celebrities gathered for the third annual Light Up the Blues concert to raise awareness for autism. Held at the famous Pantages Theatre in Hollywood, the sold-out concert featured great musical performances by Stephen Stills, Neil Young, Shawn Colvin, Steve Earle, The White Buffalo, Chris Stills, and others. To cap off the evening, all the performers took the stage for a spirited rendition of Neil Young’s “Rockin’ in the Free World.”

Celebrities in attendance included Brad Pitt, Jack Black, Christina Applegate, Gary Cole, Amy Brenneman, and many more. Roland Corporation U.S. was also there to lend support, donating several musical instruments that were hand-signed by the performers and included in a silent auction to benefit Autism Speaks, the world’s leading autism science and advocacy organization.

June 11, 2015

Roland U.S. Hosts Two VIP Showcase Events

Jim Bybee [Roland US] Artists, Industry AIRA, CenterStaging, JD-XA, modular, musikmesse, SIR, SY-300, TD-25, V-Drums

Exclusive Hands-On Product Events in New York and Burbank

Roland U.S. recently hosted two VIP Showcase events to promote its leading lineup of pro music gear, with a special spotlight on products newly unveiled at the 2015 Musikmesse in Frankfurt, Germany. Held at SIR in New York City and CenterStaging in Burbank, California, the invitation-only events were enjoyed by several hundred industry professionals, including leading musicians, producers, engineers, and prominent members of the music press.

June 1, 2015

Motobunny Performs for Roland Sessions

Roland U.S. Artists keyboards, Keytar, Motobunny, Roland Sessions

Single “Let’s Go Out” Getting U.S. Airplay

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Motobunny is a brand-new, Icona-Pop-Meets-Iggy-Pop, American rock n’ roll band with two dynamic front women. Their song “Let’s Go Out” is currently making its way across the country on Sirius/XM and local radio stations. The band recently performed their song “Thinkin’ About Me” for Roland Sessions. Singer Christa Collins rocked a Roland JD-Xi Interactive Analog/Digital Crossover Synthesizer, and co-singer Nicole Laurenne jammed on a Roland AX-Synth in black sparkle finish. Check out the video on RTV.