Music Production
Yung Singh's Debut EP 'Bloom'
The lauded DJ-turned-producer brings together a love for contemporary bass music with sonic nods to his Punjabi heritage on his debut EP
Drake, AI & The Live Nation Case: Breaking Down Music’s Biggest Stories | Billboard On The Record
We’re halfway through 2026, and the music industry has already had its fair share of headline-making moments. From Spotify’s AI remix plans and Drake’s surprise three-album drop to company mergers and antitrust battles, Billboard‘s business editorial team breaks down the biggest stories shaping the
"I avoid Splice as that's what everyone else uses – I prefer to dig on the internet or rip from old sample CDs": Yung Singh on his viral Boiler Room breakout and the Punjabi-influenced sounds behind debut EP Bloom
The lauded DJ-turned-producer brings together a love for contemporary bass music with sonic nods to his Punjabi heritage on his debut EP
Sean Ono Lennon on The Beatles' Songwriting Pace
He puts it down to the fact the songwriting was shared
Coldplay's Early Bond Theme Attempt Up for Auction
They date from before the millennium and are currently owned by producer Chris Allison
Beatskip Records: Emerging Artist Growth Signals Robust A&R
Beatskip Records is demonstrating significant label momentum, with its artists collectively achieving an average of 10% growth in Spotify followers. This early trend suggests a strong A&R curation strategy, indicating the label's ability to spot and nurture rising talent in electronic music.
“We kept trying to write one for 20 years, but they’re not very good, to be honest”: A Skyfall of Stars, anyone? Rare Coldplay recordings are being auctioned, including their early attempt at a Bond theme
They date from before the millennium and are currently owned by producer Chris Allison
Beatport Greenroom is a B2B dashboard for artists and labels
Today’s the day (1 July) for Beatport’s leadership transition, with CEO Robb McDaniels handing over the electronic-music brand’s reins.
Sean Ono Lennon on Beatles' Work Rate
He puts it down to the fact the songwriting was shared
Robert Smith Turned Down Rolling Stones Offer
He said he visited producer Andrew Watt at the studio "expecting just to get drunk, really"
The Cure’s Robert Smith initially turned down Rolling Stones collaboration: “I wasn’t really prepared for it”
He said he visited producer Andrew Watt at the studio "expecting just to get drunk, really"
Suno Faces Another AI Training Copyright Lawsuit From Production Music Firm Jamendo
The same company sued tech giant Nvidia last week with similar claims about the unlicensed use of its catalog and metadata.
“To call Led Zeppelin heavy metal is at the very least absurd and at worst a sin. To me, Zeppelin was the equivalent of great classical music”: Kiss stars Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons on why Zep and The Beatles’ debut albums are the greatest of all time
“The first time I heard Good Times Bad Times on the radio, my jaw just dropped!”
Suno Faces Another AI Training Copyright Lawsuit From Production Music Firm Jamendo
The same company sued tech giant Nvidia last week with similar claims about the unlicensed use of its catalog and metadata.
Apple Creator Studio Adds New Logic Pro Tools for Producers Working Across Mac and iPad
Apple Creator Studio has received a broad update across Apple’s creative apps, but the most relevant part for music producers sits inside Logic Pro. The new version adds a rebuilt Chord ID system, a new Producer Project, an updated granular mode in Alchemy, and expanded Beat Breaker controls
Beatport Greenroom Gives Artists and Labels a Direct Handle on Their Profiles, Data, and DJ Reach
Beatport Greenroom for Artists & Labels is the kind of platform update that sounds niche until you remember how much of dance music still runs through DJs, charts, label pages, and early support. For artists and labels, the useful part is access. Greenroom gives teams one place to view their catalog
Yamaha Creator Pass Adds DAWs, Tutorials, and a $9.99 Starter Plan
Yamaha Music Innovations is expanding Yamaha Creator Pass following its public beta at SXSW, and the update is aimed squarely at a common problem for independent artists: too many tools spread across too many accounts. The platform brings songwriting, production, mastering, distribution, promotion,
Final Audio DX3000CL Studio Headphone Review: Japanese Restraint In A Year Of Closed-Back Hype
2026 has become the year when every serious headphone brand has decided to ship a closed-back flagship or near-flagship, and Final Audio DX3000CL Studio Headphone is throwing its name into the hat for the top contender, too. Beyerdynamic, Focal, Sennheiser, Audeze, Yamaha, they’ve all swun
2026 ACM Awards Studio Recording & Industry Honors Announced
The winners will be celebrated at the 19th ACM Honors in Nashville on Aug. 19.
Dyzen On Taste, Adaptability, And His Return To HABITAT
Dyzen (@dyzenmusic) returns to HABITAT with “Messy,” and the single finds him leaning into the emotional side of his production without losing the control needed for a late-night club record. A female vocal sits at the heart of it all while darker layers gradually open around it, givin