Music Production
Philipp Jung, Co-Founder of Get Physical and M.A.N.D.Y., Has Died
The German house DJ, producer, and label boss helped conduct transitions in electronic music as house spilled into adjacent scenes in the 2000s
I want to hold your handset: Paul McCartney set for TikTok Q&A
You can’t fault the promo campaign for Sir Paul McCartney’s new album ‘The Boys of Dungeon Lane’, which has seen the veteran Beatle popping up on podcasts, late-night talk-shows and various other places. And now TikTok. McCartney will be taking part in a livestreamed Q&A on the app on 27 May, talkin
Endel and Richie Hawtin’s ‘Deeper Focus’ gets ‘remastered and reduced’
Five years ago, techno titan Richie Hawtin teamed up with AI-music startup Endel to launch ‘Deeper Focus’ – an “adaptive soundscape” based on his samples and creative DNA. Since then, it has been streamed for more than 5m hours. Now it’s getting a reworking: ‘Deeper Focus: Remastered and Reduced’. L
Spotify sets out its strategy: ‘No such thing as an average user’
We reported yesterday on two of the big announcements from Spotify’s ‘Investor Day’: its new ‘Reserved’ ticketing feature for superfans and its deal with Universal Music Group for AI fan covers and remixes. But there were plenty of other talking points from the day. Among them: co-CEO Alex Norström
‘Michael’ sequel confirmed, studio boss suggests it might not follow chronologically from first film
The biopic of The King Of Pop broke box office records
Steven Soderbergh to Release John Lennon's Final Interview
In his new documentary, the acclaimed filmmaker dusts off the Beatle’s mostly unseen final interview
Ekko & Sidetrack set release date for Never Adds Up (Ekko & Sidetrack Remix)
Electronic production duo Ekko & Sidetrack have scheduled the independent release of their single Never Adds Up (Ekko & Sidetrack Remix) for May 22, 2026.
Steven Soderbergh wants to give you one last moment with John Lennon
In his new documentary, the acclaimed filmmaker dusts off the Beatle’s mostly unseen final interview
Paul McCartney and Stephen Colbert conclude The Late Show with "Hello, Goodbye"
Macca put a wrap on the late-night program 62 years after the Beatles first performed at the very same theater. Paul McCartney and Stephen Colbert Close Out The Late Show with “Hello, Goodbye” Alex Yo
Paul McCartney and Stephen Colbert Close Out The Late Show with “Hello, Goodbye”
Macca put a wrap on the late-night program 62 years after the Beatles first performed at the very same theater. Paul McCartney and Stephen Colbert Close Out The Late Show with “Hello, Goodbye” Alex Young and Spencer Kaufman
Paul McCartney Is Stephen Colbert’s Final Musical Guest on ‘The Late Show’
McCartney completed the full circle, visiting the scene of the Beatles' historic TV performance in 1964.
Paul McCartney Is Stephen Colbert’s Final Musical Guest on ‘The Late Show’
McCartney completed the full circle, visiting the scene of the Beatles' historic TV performance in 1964.
Chaka Khan, Kelly Rowland to Be Honored at 2026 Black Women in Music Dinner
Billboard’s Gail Mitchell and producer Ebonie Smith have been named recipients of the Guardian Angel Spotlight.
5 Of The Best Multi-FX Plugins to Get You Un-Stuck in the Studio
While many producers can spend hours setting up FX chains to get their desired outcomes, I find multi-FX plugins can help me quickly overcome this often tedious task. They are a fun, quick way to reshape sound, introduce movement, and sometimes feel more like instruments than utilities. If you’re pr
Chaka Khan, Kelly Rowland & More to Be Recognized at 2026 Black Women in Music Dinner: Full List of Honorees
Billboard’s Gail Mitchell and producer Ebonie Smith have been named recipients of the Guardian Angel Spotlight.
Rosco P. Coldchain and Nicholas Craven Discuss New Album 'Play With Something Safe'
The North Philly rapper and Montreal producer sat down with Billboard to give insight on their new collab album Play With Something Safe.
Rosco P. Coldchain & Nicholas Craven Talk New Tape, Chemistry and Mainstream vs. Underground
The North Philly rapper and Montreal producer sat down with Billboard to give insight on their new collab album Play With Something Safe.
Artists Who Sound Like Nils Hoffmann: 10 Names To Follow When You Want Melodic House With Real Songwriting
Nils Hoffmann sits in a lane where melodic house still feels like songwriting. The synths are precise, the vocals usually carry purpose, and the arrangements keep enough club motion to work outside a passive playlist. That is why tracks like “Breathing,” “Afterglow,” “Running In A Dream,” and “Lonel
Spotify and UMG Sign Licensing Deal to Allow for AI-Generated Covers and Remixes
The agreement will allow "AI-enabled superfans" to produce AI covers and remixes of participating UMG songs. Spotify and UMG Sign Licensing Deal to Allow for AI-Generated Covers and Remixes Wren Graves
Ozzy Osbourne Interactive Avatar in Production: “He Will Exist Digitally”
The interactive digital avatar was announced at Licensing Expo 2026. Ozzy Osbourne Interactive Avatar in Production: “He Will Exist Digitally” Langdon Hickman