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🎧 Approved: Chloé Caillet

Chloé Caillet mixes in key, thinks in harmonics, and her music is bubbly and beautiful for it. New single ‘Bad Bara’ is warm, playful house; rolling bassline, shimmering synths, the kind of track that channels a dance festival daytime set in the sun, which is exactly where Caillet tends to be

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Absolute Batman Animated Series, Krypto Cartoon, Joker Anime Coming from DC Studios

Warner Bros. Animation is expanding its animated offerings with three new projects. Absolute Batman Animated Series, Krypto Cartoon, Joker Anime Coming from DC Studios Ben Kaye

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“Apparently that beat was originally for Kanye, years ago, and then didn’t work out. Then he was like, ‘I know where to put this’”: Finneas on the "weird production choices" in a TV theme that's become a modern classic

The Billie Eilish collaborator, solo artist and television composer picked out ten "fascinating and unconventional" moments in music production for the Track Star podcast

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Our highest-rated budget studio headphones just hit their lowest-ever price thanks to a 30% Prime Day discount

These 4.5-star industry-standard cans are the best budget pair you'll find online right now

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Best plugin options for vintage digital drum machine sounds

Despite low-quality sample rates, vintage digital drum machines remain a production constant. We hook-up three of the best, and recommend their plugin counterparts

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Warner Music Group Promotes Recycled Vinyl Production

The label group is proving that unsold vinyl can be reprocessed into new pressings without compromising sound or quality, and is now asking music fans for help.

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Want crispy, retro digital drum machine sounds? Here’s our top picks of the plugin options that emulate the pioneering classics

Despite low-quality sample rates, vintage digital drum machines remain a production constant. We hook-up three of the best, and recommend their plugin counterparts

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“Beginners start with In My Life, while advanced players choose Hey Jude”: New data reveals which Beatles songs musicians want to learn the most

To mark this year’s Global Beatles Day, newly released insights show which of the Fabs’ songs aspiring musicians want to learn first - and which they keep coming back to…

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Scissor Sisters Share Behind-the-Scenes Footage of 2004 Kylie Minogue Collaboration

The clip is an authentic, behind the scenes look at a collaboration coming together, from handwritten lyrics, to the recording of Kylie's vocals and Babydaddy's desktop production wizardry.

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Beatskip Records' Roster Exhibits Emerging Momentum

The collective rise of artists on Beatskip Records suggests a notable momentum for the label, with recent data indicating significant growth in their artist roster's Spotify followers, underscoring potentially effective A&R curation.

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“I got tons and tons of messages from people begging me to bring it back somehow”: Brian Clevinger talks us through the legacy of Absynth, and how it was reborn for a new generation

We recently chatted with Absynth’s creator to hear about the history of this legendary instrument and why its recent rebirth is the 'best project he’s ever worked on'

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Scissor Sisters Unearth ‘Sweet Footage’ From Kylie Minogue Recording Sessions In 2004

The clip is an authentic, behind the scenes look at a collaboration coming together, from handwritten lyrics, to the recording of Kylie's vocals and Babydaddy's desktop production wizardry.

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“Grown men were coming up to him with tears in their eyes, saying how he would never fully understand what the song had done for them over the years”: Producer Stephen Hague tells us how he made “the best English football record” with New Order

Producer Stephen Hague shares how he helped New Order top the charts - and turned John Barnes into a rap icon - with the iconic 1990 English football anthem World in Motion

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“Whether you make boom bap, trap, house, lo-fi, drill or experimental music – we want to hear your unique style and vision”: Thomann launches its beat-making competition for 2026

Loads of Thomann goodies to be won

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This time-saving tool solves one of producers’ most common problems with a single keyboard shortcut

AudioRoute is a streamlined, one-click solution for capturing system audio, letting you sample any app without leaving your DAW

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Apple Releases Colourised 'All You Need Is Love' for World Beatles Day

Original was featured in first ever global satellite broadcast

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“The best feeling is when you play back the thing you’ve made that day and you actually feel good about it. That’s the drug I’m chasing every day”: Unlocking the production tricks that Fred Again swears by

From chopped up vocals to creatively-applied reverb, Fred Again’s sonic hallmarks are easily replicable with plugins

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“It speaks to something vital for community, connection, and the power of bringing people together”: Apple celebrates World Beatles Day by uploading colourised version of All You Need Is Love

Original was featured in first ever global satellite broadcast

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‘Wish Me Luck’: Alison Wonderland Gets Selected For FIFA World Cup Honor

“OH MY GDDD I just got asked by ADIDAS to BRING OUT THE MATCH BALL TO THE FIELD FOR THE AUSTRALIA VS PARAGUAY MATCH TOMORROW,” the Aussie DJ and producer writes.

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Animal Collective’s Avey Tare and Geologist Plot Croz Boyce Tour

Plus, check out a new More Eaze remix of a song from the duo