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III Points 2026: Raging Through the Rain
There are very few festivals where you can watch Blood Orange command one of the biggest crowds of the weekend, disappear into a dark room for hours of Red Axes, stumble onto a local DJ playing weird acid-tinged house to a few dozen people in the rain, and finish the night bouncing between techno, U
Jaasu on Success and Self-Belief
With production credits on Don Toliver’s chart-topping OCTANE, Jaasu’s star is on the rise. Here he breaks down his philosophy on success, collaboration, leadership, honesty, and much more… Source
Apple Acquires AI Company, Hinting at Logic Pro Enhancements
AI audio company Samplab was acquired by Apple in June, according to details published by the European Commission
Arturia MiniFreak Hybrid Poly Synth Receives Upgrades
Arturia's hybrid poly gets upgraded with full-sized keys, a new touch matrix and improved control layout
McCartney's Engineer Discusses Recording Process for Latest Solo Album
Orchard opened up about the recording of McCartney's latest solo effort in a recent interview with Reverb
Becky G Discusses Her Latest Album and Community at Latin Music Week
The Mexican-American superstar reflected on her fifth studio album, a new film and the importance of community at Billboard's anual event.
Rubén Blades Reflects on His Legacy at Latin Music Week
The legendary Panamanian singer/songwriter will receive the Icon Award at the 2026 Billboard Latin Music Awards.
Rubén Blades Reflects on His Legacy at Latin Music Week: ‘What I Wrote Was Honest & I Still Feel That Way’
The legendary Panamanian singer/songwriter will receive the Icon Award at the 2026 Billboard Latin Music Awards.
Becky G Talks ‘Baraja Bendita,’ Sisterhood & Why ‘Latino Joy Is So Important’ at Latin Music Week
The Mexican-American superstar reflected on her fifth studio album, a new film and the importance of community at Billboard's anual event.
Kid Cudi to Star as Jean-Michel Basquiat in ‘Jean’ Film He Directed & Wrote: ‘This One I’m So Proud of’
The movie will begin shooting in 2027.
WMG is merging its recorded-music and publishing sync divisions
The reorganisations continue in major label-land, with Warner Music Group announcing that it is merging its recorded-music and publishing sync divisions. The post is from Music Ally.
Generative AI's Impact on the Music Industry
This Friday, CMU’s Chris Cooke will join a panel discussion at Un-Convention on music and AI. Generative AI models that output music pose lots of questions for the music industry, which can make such
Producer Jaasu on Success and Collaboration
With production credits on Don Toliver’s chart-topping OCTANE, Jaasu’s star is on the rise. Here he breaks down his philosophy on success, collaboration, leadership, honesty, and much more… Source
Member Feature: Sounds Market
Sounds Market has refurbished and resold more than 1,800 DJ devices since 2023, making the circular economy a working alternative to buying new. In this Member Feature, Pau Agustí explains why discont
AFEM Presents: Amplifying Your Label on Beatport
AFEM and Beatport present Amplifying Your Label on Beatport, an online webinar on best practices for your label on the platform.
AFEM welcomes Virgin Music Group as a 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
Apple Acquires Samplab, Potentially Enhancing Logic Pro
AI audio company Samplab was acquired by Apple in June, according to details published by the European Commission
McCartney's Engineer Discusses Latest Solo Album
Orchard opened up about the recording of McCartney's latest solo effort in a recent interview with Reverb
Preview of the 2026 Billboard Latin Music Awards
This is sponsored content. 2026 Billboard Latin Music Awards preview: performers, hosts and how to watch on Telemundo & Peacock. Presented by McDonald’s—Monopoly is back with millions of prizes. Get r
BTS' j-hope Partners with Nigo for Nike Sneakers
The rapper is adding another fashion collaboration to his résumé, this time with a streetwear heavyweight.