Album & Track Reviews
D'Addario Acknowledges AI Use in String Demo
It all started with one over-produced string demo video, then came the controversy. Now D'Addario reveals Suno Studio was used to “regenerate the track”
Adult DVD Announces New Single and Album Launch Parties
The rising Leeds dance band have also announced a series of album launch parties
The Reytons and FLO compete for UK Number One album
The Rotherham band scored their first chart-topper in 2023 thanks to their self-released album 'What's Rock And Roll?'
New music releases from Ravyn Lenae, Karol G, and more
Stream new releases from Ravyn Lenae, Karol G, Flo, and more
The Reytons are currently fighting off FLO for this week’s UK Number One album spot
The Rotherham band scored their first chart-topper in 2023 thanks to their self-released album 'What's Rock And Roll?'
Adult DVD face reality on clubby new single ‘Rolling Face’: “A job in a suit can only get you so far”
The rising Leeds dance band have also announced a series of album launch parties
"Every time I played it, I got phone call after phone call. I thought I'd get howls of protest, but that wasn't the case. Listeners were actually moved by it": The story of William Orbit’s rework of Adagio for Strings and its chart-smashing trance remix
How Samuel Barber's tear-jerking orchestral classic was transformed into an unlikely dancefloor hit at the turn of the millennium
“We got this wrong… We do not support AI-generated music, and our process will reflect that going forward”: D’Addario admits generative AI was used on string demo video after all
It all started with one over-produced string demo video, then came the controversy. Now D'Addario reveals Suno Studio was used to “regenerate the track”
IK Multimedia just totally revamped its Tonex Player and made its tone ecosystem a lot easier to use: “It extends the capabilities of Tonex software and hardware alike, creating a single connected workflow from capture to studio, rehearsal and stage”
The Tonex 2.0 Player has been released in public beta and adds 220 all-new Premium V2 Tone Models, plus a redesigned home page, improved workflow and more
Sire Larry Carlton X1 Guitar Review: Affordable Heavy Tones
The jazz-minded session ace goes heavy metal with his latest wallet-friendly collaboration with Sire, and it’s heavy in both senses of the word
13 Iconic Tracks Celebrating the Roland TR-808
808-featuring cuts from boundary-pushing artists, from Kraftwerk and Marvin Gaye to Aphex Twin and New Order
Bootsy Collins and Buckethead Discuss Friendship and New Album
Pair have teamed up on new concept album about mental health
“I’m still disappointed when people hear the chorus line as ‘got to’ rather than ‘get to’”: How One rescued Achtung Baby and saved U2
Track was written in just 15 minutes
"Imagine what Bucket faces every day, because he don't talk to people. He talks with his guitar. And that's pretty much it.”: Bootsy Collins on his friendship with oddball guitar virtuoso Buckethead
Pair have teamed up on new concept album about mental health
Behind The Campaign with Raye
British singer-songwriter Raye released her second studio album, This Music May Contain Hope, in March 2026. Lead single ‘Where Is My Husband!’ dropped over half a year prior to the album - a move that seemed like a gamble on paper, but ultimately built massive anticipation. We spoke to J Erving (Pr
AI slop film channel ridiculed for being “devoid of sauce and creativity”
“Not a single soul asked for this shit"
Sire Larry Carlton X1 Guitar Review: A Budget-Friendly Option for Heavy Sounds
The jazz-minded session ace goes heavy metal with his latest wallet-friendly collaboration with Sire, and it’s heavy in both senses of the word
13 Iconic Roland TR-808 Tracks Celebrated for 808 Day
808-featuring cuts from boundary-pushing artists, from Kraftwerk and Marvin Gaye to Aphex Twin and New Order
John Carpenter Prefers Music Creation Over Filmmaking
Director’s latest project is a graphic novel and accompanying album
Review of 'Tony': A Glimpse into Anthony Bourdain's Early Life
Matt Johnson’s mini biopic of the rock star chef hits the spot, though the macho atmosphere is a tad overdone