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fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 days ago

Non-profit internet radio station turns up the volume on community

BFF.FM is a community-driven internet radio station that emphasizes human connection and supports independent music and local artists.
Roam Research
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Teenage Engineering might be getting into instrument amps next

Teenage Engineering's KO-Amp 35 is a new mid-range instrument amp with Bluetooth and a rechargeable battery, indicating a potential entry into budget guitar amps.
fromFuturism
5 days ago

Berklee College of Music Students Furious That It's Offering an AI "Songwriting" Class

The petition accuses the school of promoting OpenAI's ChatGPT, which 'steal the art of [tens of thousands] of artists and rot the essence of the industry and have devastating consequences on the environment all to create facsimiles of real human art.'
Higher education
Music
fromConsequence
5 days ago

KATSEYE Announce New EP WILD

KATSEYE's third EP, WILD, will be released on August 14th, featuring the new song 'PINKY UP' debuted at Coachella.
fromPitchfork
5 days ago

Oneohtrix Point Never Shares New Song "Dim Stars"

Oneohtrix Point Never has released a two-track single, led by an original called 'Dim Stars.' The B-side, 'For Residue (Extended),' is a meditative version of the Tranquilizer track.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Add to playlist: the beautifully dazed, countrified indie-rock of Tracey Nelson and the week's best new tracks

Austin Noll's debut album Hercules blends indie-rock and country, showcasing his melodic talent and self-aware songwriting.
Gadgets
fromWIRED
1 week ago

Fender's Latest Bluetooth Speaker Is Also a Guitar Amp

The ELIE 6 is a portable speaker with retro analog controls, offering good battery life and multiple inputs, but lacks advanced digital features.
#music-industry
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
Music

I'm the CEO of Big Machine Records. I've worked with artists like Taylor Swift and Rascal Flatts - here's a day in my life.

fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
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I chased my dream of playing in a heavy metal band - and still climbed the corporate ladder

Jason Myers built a senior marketing career while continuing to play bass professionally, balancing touring and remote work to secure his financial future.
fromRAIN News
1 month ago
Music

Downtown Music completes merger with Virgin Music

Downtown Music Holdings completed acquisition and merger with Virgin Music Group for $775 million; founder Justin Kalifowitz is stepping away.
Music production
fromFast Company
1 week ago

The future of music is human-generated

The music industry's value is shifting from songs to the human connection behind performances as AI-generated music becomes abundant.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
Music

I'm the CEO of Big Machine Records. I've worked with artists like Taylor Swift and Rascal Flatts - here's a day in my life.

Music
fromThe FADER
1 week ago

The Opener: Nali makes freeform R&B for lovers with a backbone

The 23-year-old artist blends R&B with jazz and reggae, showcasing her musical heritage and emotional depth in her work.
#new-music
fromBrooklynVegan
1 week ago
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12 New Songs Out Today

New music releases include singles from Aldous Harding, Kelsey Lu, Social Distortion, Bad Stuff, Seefeel, and Rosa Walton.
fromBrooklynVegan
3 weeks ago
Music

9 New Songs Out Today

New music releases include albums from Division of Mind, Robber Robber, Gay Meat, and Tiny Voices, showcasing diverse genres and themes.
Music
fromBrooklynVegan
1 week ago

12 New Songs Out Today

New music releases include singles from Aldous Harding, Kelsey Lu, Social Distortion, Bad Stuff, Seefeel, and Rosa Walton.
Music
fromBrooklynVegan
3 weeks ago

9 New Songs Out Today

New music releases include albums from Division of Mind, Robber Robber, Gay Meat, and Tiny Voices, showcasing diverse genres and themes.
fromBrooklynVegan
2 weeks ago

Knumears tell us about 5 Los Angeles bands to know

Knumears is releasing their debut album Directions on April 3, showcasing their unique sound within the Los Angeles screamo scene. The album is available through Run for Cover and Summer Shade.
London music
fromwww.metrosiliconvalley.com
2 weeks ago

San Jose's Ton Freq Studios continues indie analog tradition | Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

Tone Freq Studios captures pristine acoustics and emphasizes analog warmth, creating a tactile space that values collective experiences over the convenience of digital recording methods.
Music production
fromGSMArena.com
3 weeks ago

Spotify's SongDNA lets you explore the writers, producers, and collaborators behind a song

When you get it, you'll see a SongDNA card 'on supported tracks'. If you tap this, you can explore the writers, producers, and collaborators behind a song, see samples and interpolations that shaped its sound, and browse the covers it inspired.
Mobile UX
#ai-music
Music production
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

ElevenLabs releases a new AI-powered music generation app | TechCrunch

ElevenLabs launched ElevenMusic, an iOS app for creating and discovering AI-generated music, aiming to expand beyond voice models and compete in the music space.
Music production
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

ElevenLabs releases a new AI-powered music generation app | TechCrunch

ElevenLabs launched ElevenMusic, an iOS app for creating and discovering AI-generated music, aiming to expand beyond voice models and compete in the music space.
NYC music
fromPitchfork
3 weeks ago

I Went to a Hip-Hop Streamer Convention and All I Got Was This Piece of Content

Twitch streamer Tylil James captivates fans at MVP Arena with viral dance performances, showcasing the intersection of online fame and live entertainment.
fromConsequence
2 weeks ago

Better Than Ezra Launch Contest for Fans to Write New Song with AI

I'm excited to announce something that's never been done before. Better Than Ezra is teaming up with Soundbreak AI to do a songwriting contest. Go on soundbreak.ai, write with me, or write with [bass guitarist] Tom Drummond. Come up with your best idea, your best song.
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SF music
fromKqed
4 weeks ago

Mxka Sings 'R&B Tumbados' for the Lover Girls | KQED

Mxka blends personal experience and cultural identity in her music, inspiring others with her journey in the Latin music scene.
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fromPitchfork
2 weeks ago

Slayyyter: WOR$T GIRL IN AMERICA

Slayyyter's new album WOR$T GIRL IN AMERICA showcases her boldness and vulnerability through chaotic, explicit hyperpop music.
#k-pop
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fromPitchfork
3 weeks ago

EJAE / Audrey Nuna / Rei Ami: "Golden"

K-Pop Demon Hunters is a cultural phenomenon blending K-pop and A-pop, achieving massive success with over 500 million views and two Oscars.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Linea Personal sprinkles R&B soul in LP 'Todo Nada'

"It's slow music, the lyrics transmit good feeling and it's moody," said frontman Gustavo Raya Garcia following the album's release on March 26.
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fromPitchfork
3 weeks ago

Talking to Dylan Brady About Real Shit (Like Tubas)

Marriage has deepened commitment and support in a beautiful way, enhancing personal connections and creative collaborations.
Media industry
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Substack launches a built-in recording studio | TechCrunch

Substack launches Recording Studio, enabling creators to pre-record and publish videos with built-in editing, clip generation, and thumbnail creation tools.
fromRAIN News
4 weeks ago

iHeartMedia / Tik Tok alliance sought to reinvent album releases

The initiative aspires to create 'a new blueprint for artist launches moving forward.' This partnership integrates fan interaction, live broadcast distribution, and platform-native amplification.
Music production
fromInsideHook
1 month ago

There Is No "Right" Way to Write a Song

Now it's become very popular in the Taylor Swift way of pop singers writing about all of their publicly aired break-ups, which I don't find interesting at all. I think it's a little bit boring for me to write about myself. Even if I've had a really interesting day, I feel like I've already lived that, I don't need to go through it every time I sing this song.
Writing
Gadgets
fromWIRED
1 month ago

These Fender Mix Headphones Come With Modular Parts for Easy Repairs

Fender's Audio Mix headphones feature fully replaceable and swappable parts, including the battery, with customizable colors and materials, offering a modular alternative to disposable wireless headphones.
Music
fromBrooklynVegan
1 month ago

10 New Songs Out Today

Weekly music reviews cover new albums across genres, indie releases, metal, news, premieres, and curated playlists featuring newly released songs.
Film
fromIndieWrap - Independent Film Magazine
2 months ago

A Conversation with Producer Desmond Loh - IndieWrap

Desmond Qi Hong Loh is a Los Angeles-based producer creating award-winning short films, high-performing vertical dramas and global digital media across formats, cultures and platforms.
fromConsequence
1 month ago

Adam Goldberg on Childhood Memory, Mortality, and Making Music Alone: Podcast

I had always remembered it saying something different, and then I went back and it said, 'When the ships of my dreams return.' I was really blown away. It's so literal. It's a way to try and make sense of probably a childhood that at some point maybe felt a bit fragmented.
Miscellaneous
fromFood & Beverage Magazine
2 months ago

Craft Beer and Rock Music: A Cultural Collaboration - Food & Beverage Magazine

Craft beer has always been about creativity and community, but when it teams up with rock music, it becomes something truly special. In this post, we'll explore some of the most iconic collaborations between craft breweries and legendary bands, highlighting how these unique brews reflect the spirit of rock culture. ## The Rise of Band-Inspired Brews As craft beer continues to dominate the beverage landscape, breweries are increasingly looking to popular culture for inspiration. Band-inspired beers have become a staple, and for good reason. They not only attract fans of the music but also tap into the stories, values, and identities that these bands represent.
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Remodel
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

Today's Office: Oliver Bruce on his sound-proof, distraction-proof podcast studio

A soundproofed, foam-lined podcast studio converted into an office improves focus and creativity compared with an open-plan glass office.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

A secret-ish Japanese-style listening lounge just opened inside the Hollywood Palladium

The Hollywood Palladium opened Vinyl Room, a 1970s Japanese hi-fi inspired lounge offering dinner, drinks, and vinyl DJ sets for concertgoers before or after ticketed events.
fromDefector
1 month ago

R&B Wants To Make Pop Music Fun Again | Defector

R&B in the 21st century has been in a constant state of flux, tugged between safe traditionalism and blurry attempts at progression. For the last decade-plus that "progression" has seen R&B music become more indebted to trap records and the moody atmospherics of alternative bands like Radiohead, Coldplay, or My Bloody Valentine.
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London music
fromPitchfork
1 month ago

Hammok Sign to Sargent House, Announce New Album

Norwegian punk band Hammok signs to Sargent House and releases sophomore album 'When Does This Place Become Our Scene' on June 5, exploring community belonging and social isolation themes.
#ai-music-generation
fromeLearning Industry
1 month ago

How To Remove Background Noise From Video: Best Practices For Professional Content

When professionals talk about how to remove background noise from video, they are really talking about improving the audio track of a video so the speaker's voice is clearer, more consistent, and easier to understand. Background noise refers to any unwanted sound that competes with the main voice, like air conditioning hum, office chatter, keyboard typing, traffic, or the low hiss created by recording equipment and compression. In video production, background noise removal is about reducing distractions so the listener can focus on the message.
Film
Music
fromPitchfork
1 month ago

The 2Slimey Roundtable

An underground hip-hop competition centered on distorted, apocalyptic interpretations of Playboi Carti's rage rap style has produced 2Slimey, a 20-year-old Oklahoma rapper whose significance remains debated among critics.
Gadgets
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

In a frenetic digital era, he's helping Angelenos rediscover the classic cassette player

A Highland Park boutique refurbishes and sells 1980s analog music gear, drawing millennials and older buyers seeking tactile cassette and boombox experiences.
Music production
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

James Blake escaped the major label labyrinth. Now, he's got an album to show for it

James Blake releases 'Trying Times' after leaving major label system for independent label, citing freedom from algorithmic gatekeeping and reconnecting with his established fanbase.
Music
fromPitchfork
1 month ago

Johnny Blue Skies / Sturgill Simpson: Mutiny After Midnight

Johnny Blue Skies released an album using sex as a metaphor for political revolution and social change in response to declining sexual frequency among Americans.
fromEngadget
2 months ago

Roland's Go:Mixer Studio is an affordable but capable mixer for budding recording engineers

Roland just unveiled the Go:Mixer Studio, a powerful entry in the company's line of audio interfaces. This one promises to be a portable and affordable way to create high-quality recordings with a smartphone or PC. The biggest news here are the 12 input channels and six output channels. This means that users can record multiple instruments at once and even run the signal through outboard gear if so desired.
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fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Yamaha launches Creator Pass for music makers and podcasters

Yamaha launches Creator Pass, a subscription bundle combining music production and podcast tools from multiple partners at seven different pricing tiers ranging from $14.99 to $468 annually.
Music
fromPitchfork
1 month ago

Flying Lotus: BIG MAMA

Flying Lotus releases BIG MAMA, a seven-song EP attempting to revive his earlier frantic energy, but the project fails to recapture the innovation and inspiration of his best work.
fromDesign Milk
2 months ago

Everglow is a "Sketchbook" for Musicians on the Go

Designed by Korean up-and-comer Woojin Yang, Everglow is a handheld mini-keyboard that fits into any bag. The "musical sketchbook" of sorts allows artists to quickly jot down ideas when they're not in front of their instruments or computers. The sleekly-designed device comes with a generative AI-based sound system that allows them to iterate and develop a song on the spot, not just transcribe the initial tune.
Music
fromwww.nydailynews.com
1 month ago

Rihanna sparks new music buzz with recording session video

I still have to go to the studio after this and I have to make a Mardi Gras costume for my son after the studio. Longest day ever. Just after 2:30 a.m., Rihanna can be seen hard at work in the studio, with the session going on well past 5 a.m.
Music
fromLos Angeles Times
9 years ago

My Favorite Room: Eric Dane meets with his muse in his recording studio

It's purely a creative space. There are no deadlines. There are no have-to's. It's just something I do for me. When you design a recording studio, the first thing you want to do is treat the room to make sure the sound is good, so you're getting an accurate depiction of the music as it was played or recorded.
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fromPitchfork
1 month ago

Wednesday's Karly Hartzman, Hayden Pedigo, June Chikuma, More Join NTS Radio as Residents

NTS Radio announced new spring residents including Karly Hartzman, Hayden Pedigo, June Chikuma, and over a dozen additional artists across diverse genres.
Music
fromPitchfork
1 month ago

Underscores Drops New Single "Tell Me (U Want It)"

Underscores released 'Tell Me (U Want It)' as the third single from her upcoming third album, following 2025 singles 'Do It' and 'Music.'
fromPitchfork
2 months ago

Cirkut Wins Producer of the Year, Non-Classical at 2026 Grammys

Henry Russell Walter, better known as Cirkut, has won the Producer of the Year, Non-Classical award at the 2026 Grammys. The producer-who assisted on Lady Gaga's Mayhem and the Weeknd's Hurry Up Tomorrow-took the prize ahead of five-time nominee and one-time winner Dan Auerbach of the Black Keys, who released an album last year, in addition to his production for the likes of Miles Kane and Hermanos Gutiérrez; Dijon, who supplemented with work on Justin Bieber's ; three-time nominee Blake Mills, whose recent credits include Perfume Genius, Japanese Breakfast, and Lucy Dacus; and Sounwave, the co-producer of Kendrick Lamar's .
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Music production
fromLos Angeles Times
9 years ago

Grammy-winning record producers Stargate buy a modern sanctuary in Venice

Norwegian music producers Stargate purchased a $5.25 million modern Venice home designed by Kim Gordon, featuring a farmhouse aesthetic with studio space and rooftop views.
Music
fromPitchfork
1 month ago

Underscores Details New Album U

Underscores releases her third studio album featuring ambient music designed for public spaces like malls, airports, and hotels, arriving March 20 on Mom + Pop.
Music
fromGSMArena.com
2 months ago

Google's Gemini can now create music

Google's Gemini now generates 30-second music tracks using Lyria 3, with SynthID watermark, automatic cover art, lyrics, and multilingual beta availability.
Music
fromPitchfork
2 months ago

Muna Announce First Album in Four Years, Share Song

Muna's fourth album Dancing on the Wall centers on emotional risk and collective release, pairing euphoric indie-pop with unresolved introspection and danceable anthems.
Music
fromRAIN News
2 months ago

Sony expands NYU audio facility

NYU's Sony-funded Audio Institute now has a dedicated Sony Audio Institute Studio, modernizing facilities and expanding research into immersive audio, machine listening, and music psychology.
fromBrooklynVegan
2 months ago

Georgia Gets By prepping debut LP, shares "Faded Rose"

Having already released two EPs under the moniker Georgia Gets By, 2024's Split Lip and 2023's Fish Bird Baby Boy, Georgia Nott (also of BROODS) has announced the project's debut LP, Heavy Meadow. We don't have more details on it yet, but earlier this week, she wrote on Instagram, "I have been imagining and growing this place for the last two years and to be on the cusp of beginning to share it with you all has me shaking with delight. More info forthcoming..."
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fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

How Mount Wilson and Calabasas roads fueled Don Toliver's new album, 'Octane'

Don Toliver's album Octane channels Mount Wilson Observatory astronomy, a 'black hole' creative process, and lifelong car obsession into an instinct-led, vehicle-themed sonic exploration.
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frompitchfork.com
2 months ago

Listen to Xaviersobased's Song With Skrillex and Dylan Brady

Xaviersobased released the surprise single 'Party At My Place' with 100 Gecs' Dylan Brady and Skrillex shortly after the debut album Xavier.
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fromPitchfork
2 months ago

Sk8star: "Yeannn" [ft. Teezus]

Atlanta's ØWay collective channels chameleonic, Auto-Tuned YSL-style rap led by Sk8star, Tezzus, and collaborators, blending Southern slang innovation with trap production.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Hip hop faces its midlife crisis

Hip hop's cultural dominance has sharply declined, losing 24% sales share and 19% streaming share since 2023, with few emerging artists capable of sustaining mainstream relevance after Kendrick Lamar's 2024 peak.
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fromPitchfork
2 months ago

Na-Kel Smith: NAK

Na-Kel Smith evolved from raw, internet-era aggressiveness into a controlled, emotionally mature rapper who blends vulnerability with measured production and varied vocal techniques.
fromPitchfork
2 months ago

RCA Relaunches Jive Records

RCA is reviving Jive Records as a standalone label, the company announced today (February 3). Former UnitedMasters executives Mike Weiss and David Melhado will serve as co-presidents of the revamped imprint. They'll run operations from Sony Music 's New York City headquarters.
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fromPitchfork
2 months ago

Kane West: western beats

What does Comic Sans sound like? What does it feel like? And is it actually kinda good? These were the questions ever-present in the minds of early PC Music acts like Kero Kero Bonito's Gus Bonito, who, to this day, performs DJ sets in front of a strobing projection of his moniker Kane West in the notorious font.
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fromPitchfork
2 months ago

James Blake Reveals North American Tour, Shares New Song

James Blake will tour North America in May–June to support his independent album Trying Times, releasing March 13, with a new single video out now.
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fromConsequence
2 months ago

Dave Mustaine Advises Yungblud to "Take a Break or Find Something Else [Musically]"

Dave Mustaine advised Yungblud to take a break or find something different musically to avoid sounding like everyone else.
Music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Musician and film-maker Flying Lotus: The whole lo-fi beats thing has become like Starbucks music'

Kendrick Lamar pairs lyrical genius with precise production instincts, making close collaboration a rare, career-elevating creative meeting.
fromEngadget
2 months ago

Korg's new experimental synthesizer combines acoustic sounds with electronic control

The Phase8 uses a new form of "acoustic synthesis" that combines acoustic sound generation with electronic control. Takahashi says the synthesizer is "beyond analog vs. digital" and "beyond electronics" altogether. It features chromatically tuned steel resonators, which creates an acoustic sound similar to that of a kalimba. These signals can be manipulated via onboard effects and sequenced like a traditional synthesizer. Here's a video of the synth in action.
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fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Ableton Live is adding audio streaming for real-time musical collaboration

Ableton's Link Audio enables real-time audio streaming collaboration over local networks but is limited to audio and has restricted device support.
Music
fromPitchfork
2 months ago

Gabe 'Nandez Will Show Them All

Gabe 'Nandez readies for a major homecoming show after touring with billy woods while balancing an overnight bank job and a diverse, nomadic artistic identity.
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fromPitchfork
2 months ago

A New Era for Pitchfork: Introducing Reader Scores and Commenting

Pitchfork launches a $5/month subscription enabling readers to score albums, comment on reviews, and access a 30,000-review archive.
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fromPitchfork
2 months ago

Listen to Hayley Williams's New Project, Power Snatch

Hayley Williams and producer Daniel James formed Power Snatch, debuting the single "Assignment" after earlier 2025 teasers and releasing other tracks like "DMS."
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fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

Is AI Ruining Music?

Streaming economics, algorithmic recommendations, and generative AI commodify music, reduce artist revenue, and threaten creative control and discovery.
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