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Carmen Villain Announces New Album Memoria

The ambient dub producer borrowed the LP’s title from Apichatpong Weerasethakul’s 2021 film

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Tame Impala to Kick Off 2026 “Deadbeat” North American Tour

Kevin Parker and co. are bringing their 360-degree "Deadbeat" show to arenas across the US and Canada this summer. Tame Impala to Kick Off 2026 “Deadbeat” North American Tour Paolo Ragusa

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Terrace Martin, Robert Glasper, and Kamasi Washington's Dinner Party Return With New Album

Watchu Bringing?, their third collaborative LP with producer 9th Wonder, arrives August 7

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James Blake on sampling Leonard Cohen for Death of Love

A highlight from recent album Trying Times, the song also features a sampled recreation of the Titanic's Morse code SOS signal

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“His son actually cleared the sample. I don’t know of him ever approving a sample - it’s quite rare, so I was very honored”: James Blake on sampling Leonard Cohen for Death of Love

A highlight from recent album Trying Times, the song also features a sampled recreation of the Titanic's Morse code SOS signal

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Ringo Starr Announces 10-Date Tour

The 10-date trek includes Starr's return to Forest Hills Stadium, where The Beatles played their first-ever stadium shows. Ahead of 86th Birthday, Ringo Starr Announces New Tour Dates Alex Young

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Ahead of 86th Birthday, Ringo Starr Announces New Tour Dates

The 10-date trek includes Starr's return to Forest Hills Stadium, where The Beatles played their first-ever stadium shows. Ahead of 86th Birthday, Ringo Starr Announces New Tour Dates Alex Young

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Tyler Spry Discusses Producing for BTS and Bad Bunny

The LA-based producer Tyler Spry was raised on rock icons like The Cure and Radiohead but is now crafting the future of global pop with Bad Bunny and BTS - we trace his creative journey to Grammy succ

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Danny Elfman Announces 2026 Fall North American Tour

The tour coincides with the release of a new, as-yet-unannounced studio album. Danny Elfman Announces 2026 Fall North American Tour Alex Young

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Danny Elfman Announces 2026 Fall North American Tour

The tour coincides with the release of a new, as-yet-unannounced studio album. Danny Elfman Announces 2026 Fall North American Tour Alex Young

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“With both Swim and Please, after the initial hour or two of writing, I took a step outside, listened to them and they felt special”: We speak to Tyler Spry about producing and co-writing for K-pop sensations BTS

The LA-based producer Tyler Spry was raised on rock icons like The Cure and Radiohead but is now crafting the future of global pop with Bad Bunny and BTS - we trace his creative journey to Grammy success…

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Negative marketing in music production is destroying creativity

Ever seen a video that convinced you "your mix sucks"? Brands and influencers are chasing engagement by telling amateurs their music isn't good enough – but this anxiety-inducing messaging can damage

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Swedish house legend John Dahlbäck on AI, creativity, and working with Avicii

The house DJ, producer and former Avicii collaborator tells us about his new role at artist and label partner Amuse - and reflects on his memories of working with a future superstar

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“I’m very excited by AI if the person using it is also creative and not just lazy”: We catch up with Swedish house legend John Dahlbäck

The house DJ, producer and former Avicii collaborator tells us about his new role at artist and label partner Amuse - and reflects on his memories of working with a future superstar

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Midjourney wants the studios suing it to reveal their AI usage

It’s not just AI-music companies being sued by rightsholders. Hollywood studios have also been slapping some GenAI disrupters with lawsuits.

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Haute & Freddy's Pop Circus

Michelle Buzz and Lance Shipp used to be frustrated songwriters for hire. Now they’ve created their own thrilling musical world where crisp ’80s synth-pop meets flamboyant Renaissance fashion

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Step right up! Haute & Freddy’s pop circus of wild imagination awaits

Michelle Buzz and Lance Shipp used to be frustrated songwriters for hire. Now they’ve created their own thrilling musical world where crisp ’80s synth-pop meets flamboyant Renaissance fashion

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James Blake Samples on "Death of Love"

A highlight from recent album Trying Times, the track also features a rare Leonard Cohen sample approved by the artist's son

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George Harrison on Beatles Songwriting Credits

"I think in the balance I would have had more things to be niggled with him about than he would have with me"

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James Blake's Unexpected Samples

A highlight from recent album Trying Times, the track also features a rare Leonard Cohen sample approved by the artist's son