November 3, 2016

New Single by MOON: “I Got a Fever”

Jim Bybee [Roland US] Artists AIRA, OS-2, PLUG-OUT, Quantum Collective, RT-30, RT-30H, RT-30HR, RT-30K, Silver Sessions, SPD-SX, SXSW, SYSTEM-1, V-Drums

Live Performance and Interview at Roland Sessions

Moon Band

Fronted by Chelsea Davis (vocals/drums) and Dan Silver (guitar/synth), MOON descends the spirits of lush soundscapes over gritty beats with insatiable attitude. Embracing genres from shoegaze, desert rock, folk, and soul, they maintain a healthy electronic presence in their sound. Read on to check out a Roland Sessions performance of “I Got a Fever,” the band’s latest single, plus an interview where they talk about how they use their Roland gear.

March 31, 2016

Roland and BOSS at Southwest Invasion

Jim Bybee [Roland US] Artists AIRA, Austin, BOSS effects, drums, EC-10, EL Cajon, Gingger Shankar, guitar, Jamie Kent, keyboards, MSTRKRFT, pedals, Piano, South by Southwest, Stompbox, SXSW, Talib Kweli, The Heirs, TR-808, TR-909, vocals

VIP Green Room and Jam Space at SXSW in Austin

SXSW-Marquee

Roland and BOSS had a fantastic time at South by Southwest in Austin, Texas, where we partnered with Quantum Collective to host a VIP green room tent and jam space for performers during the 5th Annual Southwest Invasion live music event. Taking place over three days, the event featured performances by great artists like Talib Kweli, Gingger Shankar, Jamie Kent, Third Eye Blind, and many others. Before and after their sets, all the performers hung out at the private Roland/BOSS VIP lounge, talking about music and checking out our latest gear, including new BOSS effects, Roland AIRA instruments, and the ELCajon EC-10.

January 7, 2016

Dan Silver and MOON

Jim Bybee [Roland US] Artists AIRA, independent music, JD-Xi, MOON, MX-1, SXSW, SYSTEM-1

Six Questions with a Successful Indie Artist and Music Entrepreneur

Dan Silver on stage with the AIRA SYSTEM-1 and Roland JD-Xi.

Dan Silver on stage with the Roland SYSTEM-1 and JD-Xi synths.

Authors: Igor Len and Jim Bybee

Today’s music creators often diversify their talents among several creative endeavors and business opportunities at once, and Dan Silver is a shining example of the modern-day musician/entrepreneur. In addition to leading his band MOON, he oversees creative operations and marketing as Vice President of Creative for Riptide Music Group, a music licensing company. But he doesn’t stop there—Dan is also the co-founder, executive producer, and talent curator for Quantum Collective and their Southwest Invasion during SXSW in Austin, and somehow finds enough time left over to produce records and remixes for various artists and bands.