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KRK Kreate Monitors Bring WDNA’s Studios Into One Listening Language

WDNA 88.9FM sits in a tricky audio position. It is a public radio station, a Miami cultural institution, and a live performance space tied closely to jazz, Latin jazz, salsa, reggae, blues, and local programming. That means its monitoring setup has to serve more than one kind of work. A room may be

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SOMA ENIGMA Turns Metal Into Control

SOMA Laboratory has never been the company you look to for normal synth behavior, and ENIGMA keeps that streak going. The new instrument is now shipping after its debut at SUPERBOOTH26, and the basic concept is immediately different from the usual keyboard, pad grid, modular panel, or touchscreen wo

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Netflix Announces Norm Macdonald Documentary Directed by Judd Apatow

The doc is one of four celebrations of comedy legends coming out this October. Netflix Announces Norm Macdonald Documentary Directed by Judd Apatow Liz Shannon Miller

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Madonna Leads VMA Nominations Amidst Festival History Discussion

On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith talk about Madonna's deep history with the VMAs leading into the Sept. 27 show.

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Madonna Comes Full-Circle as the Leading Nominee at 2026 MTV VMAs

On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith talk about Madonna's deep history with the VMAs leading into the Sept. 27 show.

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Netflix Announces Norm Macdonald Documentary Directed by Judd Apatow

The doc is one of four celebrations of comedy legends coming out this October. Netflix Announces Norm Macdonald Documentary Directed by Judd Apatow Liz Shannon Miller

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Big Fish Audio Brings Momentum to the Browser

Big Fish Audio has brought Momentum to the web, which feels like the right move for a sample platform in 2026. The pitch is simple: open a browser, search the Big Fish Audio library, preview sounds, use your points, and download what you need. No DAW session has to be open. No plugin window has [...

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Atlantic Region's Drive Celebrated in New Music Mix

From New York swagger to Philly determination, Billboard and Planet Fitness soundtrack the Atlantic region’s drive with a mix informed by Luminate listening data

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Digi-Pop Emerges as a Potential New Hyperpop Trend

How Pupsies' debut chart hit "Misery" could be leading the charge.

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2nd Grade Announce New Album Girls and Boys

Listen to single “Anywhere Girls” now

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Alice Cooper Announces 2026 “Christmas Pudding” Concert with Dee Snider, Lzzy Hale, and John 5

This year's annual fundraising concert will be held on December 12th in Phoenix, Arizona. Alice Cooper Announces 2026 “Christmas Pudding” Concert with Dee Snider, Lzzy Hale, and John 5 Langdon Hickman

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Pablo Alborán Announces 2027 U.S. Dates Amid Health Recovery

The announcement comes as the artist recovers from "severe pneumonia" that led him to cancel a recent concert in Spain.

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Is Digi-Pop the Newest Hyperpop Wave?

How Pupsies' debut chart hit "Misery" could be leading the charge.

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Cardi B, Meek Mill, Lil Uzi Vert & More Fuel the Atlantic’s Hustle & Grit: See the Movement Mix

From New York swagger to Philly determination, Billboard and Planet Fitness soundtrack the Atlantic region’s drive with a mix informed by Luminate listening data

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Wisin’s Viral “Perreo University” Turns Out to Be His New Album, with Ivy Queen, Jowell & Randy Teased

The reggaeton legend spent a week playing “dean” before unveiling La Universidad del Perreo, out September 4th. Wisin’s Viral “Perreo University” Turns Out to Be His New Album, with Ivy Queen, Jowell & Randy Teased Pedro Camacho

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Harry Styles Reveals the Surprisingly Deep Reason He Takes a Shower Immediately After Every Show

It's not just about hygiene for the singer (although that's important, too).

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Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson Might Be Brothers in New Apple TV Series

Brothers premieres September 23rd. Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson Might Be Brothers in New Apple TV Series: Watch the Trailer Liz Shannon Miller

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SML’s Jeremiah Chiu Announces New Album 'Edge Conditions'

The synth composer’s “Plastic Mind / Elastic Machines,” featuring SML bandmate Booker Stardrum, leads the LP

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SML’s Jeremiah Chiu Readies New Album Edge Conditions

The synth composer’s “Plastic Mind / Elastic Machines,” featuring SML bandmate Booker Stardrum, leads the LP

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Shudder to Think Announce Who Sent You EP

Listen to the title track