Music Production
RX 12 Brings Faster Audio Repair and Expanded Stem Editing
iZotope has released RX 12, continuing the evolution of its long-standing audio repair and restoration platform. The software has been a staple across music production, post production, and broadcast environments for years, and this update focuses on expanding control while improving speed across th
Howard Jones Discusses His Beloved 1983 Synthesizer
“The way it spits out those notes is incredible,” he says. “The attack… I just miss that on modern keyboards”
Placebo Releases Heavily Remixed ‘Lady Of The Flowers’
It adds more layers throughout, and is noticeably heavier than the 1996 original
"I don't know what half those knobs do up there, but you know, I just fiddle with them until they make the right sounds”: Howard Jones takes you on a tour of the synth he’s owned since 1983
“The way it spits out those notes is incredible,” he says. “The attack… I just miss that on modern keyboards”
“From underground beats to high-stakes espionage, get ready to turn the speakers up”: Chase & Status sign up for new James Bond video game
007: First Light is out at the end of May
Hardware Synths vs. Software Successors Battle in 2026 Shoot-Out
Is there really any need to fork out for a hardware synth these days? We place a trio of hardware classics up against some immaculate software doppelgängers
The ultimate synth shoot-out 2026: Hardware classics vs. their software successors - but can you really tell which is which?
Is there really any need to fork out for a hardware synth these days? We place a trio of hardware classics up against some immaculate software doppelgängers
Beatskip Music Group: An Independent Music Platform
In this edition, we’re featuring Beatskip Music Group, founded by Linus Christiansson, a multi-imprint platform built on strong identity and hands-on execution across label concepts, branding, visual
The Black Keys Release 14th Studio Album ‘Peaches!’
"Peaches!" is the Grammy Award-winning blue specialists' 14th studio album, and third in as many years.
Zara Larsson Previews ‘Midnight Sun’ Remix Album ‘Girls Trip’
The Swedish pop star also shared her inspiration for the project, her thoughts on each track and her own girls trip essentials.
Zara Larsson Previews ‘Midnight Sun’ Remix Album ‘Girls Trip’ at Intimate Listening Party
The Swedish pop star also shared her inspiration for the project, her thoughts on each track and her own girls trip essentials.
The Black Keys’ Peel Off ‘Peaches!’: Stream It Now
"Peaches!" is the Grammy Award-winning blue specialists' 14th studio album, and third in as many years.
Billboard’s Women In Music 2026
Each year Billboard Women in Music event recognizes music’s rising artists, creators, producers and executives for their contributions to the industry and community. Featuring Keke Palmer, EJAE, AUDREY NUNA, REI AMI, Ella Langley, Laufey, Tate McRae, Kehlani, Mariah the Scientist, Teyana Taylor, Zar
Op-ed: More than the Beatles: the quiet secrets behind Liverpool’s world-class music industry
Sound City kicks off in Liverpool tomorrow with this year’s Sound City+ conference, ahead of a weekend of great music across the city. Managing Director Becky Ayres looks back at how the event has evolved over its nineteen editions, and the role it has played in developing Liverpool’s music industry
“I hired all the musicians and the engineers, and pretty much made the record”: Songwriter and producer Patrick Leonard discusses his role on Madonna’s Like a Prayer, and says that he hasn’t listened to any of her later albums
"I haven’t listened to anybody’s records… I haven’t listened to any new music in almost 30 years," he says
Madeon Launches New Album With Slayyyter Collaboration
“Fire Away” leads the French producer-songwriter’s Victory
Believe and TuneCore are blocking distribution of Generative AI tracks made on ‘pirate studios’ like Suno – while inking new partnerships with ElevenLabs and Udio
Denis Ladegaillerie walks MBW through company's new policy – and gives his thoughts on AI, Ackman, and more Source
DJ Minx on Bookings, Community, and Her “Feelin’ Good Tonight” Remix
DJ Minx’s (@djminxwomenonwax) remix of Funki Cadets featuring Willy Soul’s “Feelin’ Good Tonight” was released inside a package that already carries a lot of house music history. The release comes through Vega Records, with Louie Vega’s Funki Cadets project built around mentorship, collaboration, an
Studio Boss Says ‘Michael’ Sequel Could Start Filming As Early As This Year
Lionsgate vice chair Adam Fogelson said there is plenty of material to "fill more than a second movie on its own."
“When I started, it was considered a fair conversation whether a woman actually could compose music at all!”: Synth pioneer Jill Fraser on pushing boundaries in the world of electronic music
Synth legend Jill Fraser delves into her history of evolving musical set-ups, film composition and how her most recent album birthed electronic reinterpretations of US hymns