News
AFEM's AI Initiatives Gain Traction in Independent Press Coverage
Independent press is spotlighting AFEM’s work on AI in music, with recent coverage of the AFEM AI Principles and the Berlin AI Think Tank. The articles track the industry’s move towards workable syste
DJ & Producer Union Launches Podcast with Alex Montoya Discussing Artist-Agent Relationships
The first DJ & Producer Union podcast features Alex Montoya (Analog Agency) for a conversation on the artist–agent relationship.
Vox AC Mini Review: A Compact Classic Rock and Blues Amp for Your Desktop
The iconic combo is now small enough to sit on your desk
Electro-Harmonix Pico Shimmer Cosmic Reverb Review
EHX’s latest tiny Pico pedal is an affordable Crazy Diamond of a pedal taking us straight back in time.
Beck Joined by Sacha Baron Cohen on The Tonight Show
The British funnyman flexed his musician muscles for a surprise back seat spot on the cello, supporting Beck on “In the Night.”
Underscores and Jane Remover Premiere New Song
The duo premiered the collaboration during Underscores’ Charli xcx support slot in Inglewood
.gif)
This Week's Pitchfork Selects Playlist
Our weekly playlist highlights songs that our writers, editors, and contributors are listening to on repeat
Cardi B's Tiny Desk Performance
The rapper’s backing band gave fresh, rock-inflected updates to singles like “ErrTime,” “Up,” and “Bodak Yellow”
Beck Gets Some Help From Sacha Baron Cohen For ‘Tonight Show’ Performance: Watch
The British funnyman flexed his musician muscles for a surprise back seat spot on the cello, supporting Beck on “In the Night.”
Universal Music Completes Corporate Redesign
Back in 2024 Universal Music said it would find €250 million in annual savings via a “strategic organisational redesign” that would be complete by the end of 2026. With that deadline looming, yesterda
US Songwriter Payment Proposals for Streaming Services
The US Copyright Royalty Board will next year decide what streaming services should pay songwriters and music publishers in the American market from 2028 to 2032. Most of the services want to keep the
Generative AI and Music: Key Industry Debates
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
Vox AC Mini Review
The iconic combo is now small enough to sit on your desk
EHX Pico Shimmer Cosmic Reverb Review
EHX’s latest tiny Pico pedal is an affordable Crazy Diamond of a pedal taking us straight back in time.
APRA AMCOS Reports Record Revenue Amidst Decline in Local Content Streams
The Australasian rights organization has posted all-time-high revenue of A$857.4 million, up 8.8%.
Underscores Debuts New Song With Jane Remover
The duo premiered the collaboration during Underscores’ Charli xcx support slot in Inglewood
This Week’s Pitchfork Selects Playlist Features Sophia Stel, Worldpeace DMT, and More
Our weekly playlist highlights songs that our writers, editors, and contributors are listening to on repeat
Cardi B's Tiny Desk Performance Features Rock-Inflected Updates
The rapper’s backing band gave fresh, rock-inflected updates to singles like “ErrTime,” “Up,” and “Bodak Yellow”
Brooklyn Street Named After Late Baby’s All Right Co-Founder Billy Jones
“Billy did more for music in New York than what can be put into words”
APRA AMCOS Reports Record-High Revenue, Local Content Streams Experience ‘Devastating’ Dip
The Australasian rights organization has posted all-time-high revenue of A$857.4 million, up 8.8%.