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“That’s a really good T-shirt: Look Mum No Points”: Look Mum No Computer reveals his self-built Eurovision “mega-synthesizer”, and says he “expects nothing” from voters in the final
“Because if you expect nothing, you lose nothing,” he argues
‘The next global genre will likely start in someone’s bedroom – and that bedroom might be in Lagos, Mumbai or São Paulo.’
MBW's Trailblazers series meets Constantin Koehncke, CEO of Image-Line, the Belgian company behind FL Studio Source
Songwriters Allege Uncredited Sample Use in NewJeans Track
Four US songwriters say that NewJeans hit ‘How Sweet’ incorporates a topline they wrote for a demo track they shared with an agency that works with the K-pop group. That agency said they weren’t using
Kanye West Loses Sample Lawsuit, Claims Opponent Incurred Costs
Kanye West has lost his legal battle over an uncleared sample on a version of his ‘Donda’ track ‘Hurricane’ that was played at one of his 2021 listening parties. However, the rapper reckons the compan
Paul McCartney Avoids Fan Selfies for Normalcy
The Beatles bass player said doing selfies with fans takes away a sense of normalcy. Paul McCartney Doesn’t Want to Feel Like a Monkey. That’s Why He Doesn’t Do Fan Selfies Travis Bland
Anthrax to Release First Album in a Decade, Shares New Single
The legendary thrash band's upcoming 12th studio album Cursum Perficio is out September 18th. Anthrax Announce First Album in 10 Years, Unleash Single “It’s For the Kids”: Stream Langdon Hickman
Anthrax Announce First Album in 10 Years, Unleash Single “It’s For the Kids”: Stream
The legendary thrash band's upcoming 12th studio album Cursum Perficio is out September 18th. Anthrax Announce First Album in 10 Years, Unleash Single “It’s For the Kids”: Stream Langdon Hickman
Paul McCartney Doesn’t Want to Feel Like a Monkey. That’s Why He Doesn’t Do Fan Selfies
The Beatles bass player said doing selfies with fans takes away a sense of normalcy. Paul McCartney Doesn’t Want to Feel Like a Monkey. That’s Why He Doesn’t Do Fan Selfies Travis Bland
Songwriters Allege Uncredited Sample in NewJeans Track
Four US songwriters say that NewJeans hit ‘How Sweet’ incorporates a topline they wrote for a demo track they shared with an agency that works with the K-pop group. That agency said they weren’t using
Kanye West's Sample Lawsuit Outcome and Warning
Kanye West has lost his legal battle over an uncleared sample on a version of his ‘Donda’ track ‘Hurricane’ that was played at one of his 2021 listening parties. However, the rapper reckons the compan
Zara Larsson and EsDeeKid go gaming in Roblox and Fortnite
Zara Larsson was one of the first artists to enjoy success on Roblox, generating more than $1m of virtual-merch sales from her first activation there in 2021. Now she’s back. Zara Larsson’s Midnight Sun World is the latest virtual experience from Sony’s Immersive Music Studios team. It’s a virtual p
Fede Spamer: a Rising Producer and DJ Driven by Creativity and Exploration
Sitting at the intersection of Melodic Techno and Tech House, balancing a breadth of influence from a Classical Music foundation to his international upbringing, Fede Spamer continues to pave his path within Electronic Music. Passionate and intentional, his identity is taking shape; informed by his
Beatport Connect: Music Conference Discount
Beatport Connect comes to New York on Friday 12 June, taking over Refuge in Brooklyn for a full day of panels, workshops and a networking mixer with the artists, labels and industry voices building ca
“It’s not like the orchestra existed back then”: Composer Ludwig Göransson says that he bought 35 bronze gongs to use on the soundtrack for Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey (but he did use some synths, too)
The forthcoming film also features Travis Scott as a bard
JOHANNSON: Guided by Emotion, Driven by Creative Exploration
JOHANNSON is a Producer and DJ with a continual drive to challenge his creativity and find fresh ways to express his vision. Motivated by a singular pursuit and guided by exploration and development throughout his journey, his artistic motto remains simple: “it’s all about mixed emotions.” Aiming to
Beatport Connect NYC Conference Announced
Beatport Connect comes to New York on Friday 12 June, taking over Refuge in Brooklyn for a full day of panels, workshops and a networking mixer with the artists, labels and industry voices building ca
Momentum Shift: JordanBeats Records Notable Engagement Growth
JordanBeats has recorded a 4% increase in Spotify followers, reaching a total of 16,733 and signaling a notable period of audience expansion within the electronic landscape.
Phil Collins on His Roland CR-78 Drum Machine
“It was very basic. It was really a cocktail drum machine, you know, for people that play piano in bars”
Superbooth 2026: 10 Must-Have Gear Releases
From one-button synths and next-gen kalimbas to supersized delays and budget grooveboxes, Superbooth 2026 did not disappoint. Here are the 10 new releases I want in my studio
I went to Superbooth and these are the 10 bits of gear I wanted to take home with me
From one-button synths and next-gen kalimbas to supersized delays and budget grooveboxes, Superbooth 2026 did not disappoint. Here are the 10 new releases I want in my studio