News
AFEM Activities at ADE 2026
AFEM is at Amsterdam Dance Event 2026, 21-25 October, with its Annual General Meeting and Mixer, Mindful Connections, the Music Technology Workshop, the AFEM & Sena Mixer and panels across the week. F
Collabhouse Sees Subscriber Growth
Collabhouse pairs distribution with an AI Manager and a growth layer for independent artists and labels, and saw subscriptions rise fourfold in a single month. In this Member Feature, Andy Berendsen e
AFEM Adds Virgin Music Group as Partner
Virgin Music Group has joined the Association for Electronic Music as a partner. The group also includes FUGA, already an AFEM member, and Downtown. Daniel Bisbing, Vice President, Commercial Marketin
The Making of Shed Seven's "Shed Seven"
Released 30 years ago, Shed Seven’s biggest ever chart success wasn’t always the gleaming treasure that it’s now regarded as. In fact, it began life in a potato plant…
System of a Down Announce Additional 2027 Rose Bowl Dates
Due to overwhelming demand. System of a Down Add Second and Third 2027 Rose Bowl Shows Spencer Kaufman
Albums With 3 or More Country Airplay No. 1s by Women
Langley’s Dandelion is just the second set in more than 30 years to produce four leaders.
AI MIDI Generator: Chords and Melodies with MIDI Agent
A drum loop can establish the energy of a track long before the musical parts fall into place. The kick feels right, the percussion has movement, and the synth patch is ready. Then the piano roll opens, and the session slows down. Choosing the first notes can take longer than choosing the sounds. MI
The Disco Express Celebrates 2026 With Pink Vinyl Compilation
The Disco Express has reached its 125th catalog release, and the London-based label is marking the occasion with Best Of 2026, a six-track compilation collecting music from some of its most closely associated producers. Released October 23 on digital formats and limited-edition pink vinyl, the recor
ADAM Audio H715 Reference Includes Sonnox Calibration
I’ve spent enough time producing on headphones to know that getting a good pair is usually the easy part. Figuring out how much you can trust them when making mixing decisions is where things get more complicated. Headphones take the room out of the equation, which is a massive advantage when you’re
Tony Iommi Releases "Over the Violent Sun"
Tony Iommi's "Over the Violent Sun" executes the gothic grandiosity and doomy savagery of latter day Sabbath. Heavy Song of the Week: Tony Iommi Delivers Mournful Thunder with “Over the Violent Sun” L
System of a Down Announces Second Rose Bowl Concert Due to Demand
Due to overwhelming demand. System of a Down Add Second 2027 Rose Bowl Show Spencer Kaufman
Ella Langley's 'Dandelion' Joins Elite Group of Country Albums
Langley’s Dandelion is just the second set in more than 30 years to produce four leaders.
Spookiest Hot 100 Race: Halloween Themed Songs Compete for No. 1
As Oct. 31 approaches, we look at the competition for the following week's No. 1 — which, for the first time, includes multiple thematically appropriate contenders for the top spot.
New Music Friday Releases: Vote for Your Favorite!
Yung Miami, John Legend, Kacey Musgraves and others also dropped fresh projects.
AARP Honors Legacy and Reinvention at Billboard Latin Music Week
From the Latin Music Legacy Award presented by AARP to a cross-generational conversation with salsa icons Tito Nieves and Luis Figueroa, AARP championed the artists, stories and connections that kept
Billy Corgan on Olivia Rodrigo's Rock Star Appeal
"She's figured out that the way to break free is to be free," The Smashing Pumpkins frontman said.
Slayyyter Cancels U.K. and Europe Tour Due to Vocal Cord Issues
The singer's health issues forced her to cancel a pair of shows earlier this week before shutting down the entire run.
Stevie Wonder Takes Legal Action Over Unpaid Rent for Hollywood Property
The legendary singer claims Carmen Efferson is refusing to allow insurance inspectors into the home where she's lived for free since 1988.
Ella Langley's 'Loving Life Again' Hits No. 1, Sets New Record
The country star adds her sixth No. 1 in record time with "Loving Life Again," and a fourth from Dandelion.
No. 1 ‘Again’! Ella Langley Makes More History on Country Airplay Chart
The country star adds her sixth No. 1 in record time with "Loving Life Again," and a fourth from Dandelion.