Music Production
Maryland Rapper HavinMotion, 22, Killed in Unsolved Shooting
The rising MC dropped two new songs last month, "Druggin N' Thuggin" and a remix of Kehlani's "Folded."
Greeicy Unveils 2026 Candela Tour Dates for Europe & Latin America: ‘I Poured My Entire Soul Into This’
The 14-date trek is in support of the Colombian artist's upcoming studio album, Candela.
"Some friends of mine said 'you should definitely have one of these in your arsenal'": Mike Dean shows off his "crazy rare" wavetable synth that everyone wanted in the '80s
The super-producer and analogue aficionado praises the "messed up" sound of the PPG Wave 2.3, one of the few digital synths in his extensive collection
Trueno Signs with Universal Music Publishing Group After Releasing New Album
The exclusive signing comes on the heels of the Latin Grammy winner releasing his fourth studio album, TURR4ZO.
Record Store Day Sees Record Sales in 2026
Stores from Rough Trade Records in Manhattan to Licorice Pizza in Studio City, Calif., reported big sales in the event's 18th year.
Trueno Signs Deal With Universal Music Publishing Group: ‘His Impact Has Been Undeniable’
The exclusive signing comes on the heels of the Latin Grammy winner releasing his fourth studio album, TURR4ZO.
“That song killed Styx. It was truly awful. I mean, that was about the dumbest idea ever”: The synth-rock anthem that sold a million but derailed a superstar rock band
“It was dismissed by so many people because it was so doggone catchy and clever,” the singer claimed
Megan Thee Stallion Exits 'Moulin Rouge' Due to Health and Personal Reasons
She was admitted to hospital for “extreme exhaustion and dehydration” recently, and her final show with the production will take place this week
Record Store Day 2026 Report: ‘Biggest Year Ever’ for Many Retailers as Taylor Swift, Charli xcx & More Titles Fly Off Shelves
Stores from Rough Trade Records in Manhattan to Licorice Pizza in Studio City, Calif., reported big sales in the event's 18th year.
“China has a model called technological leapfrogging, where they tend to lag behind in one technological development so they can innovate on the next”: The revolutionary history of Chinese synths
This is the complete history of China’s synthesizer industry, from Cultural Revolution to globalisation
Megan Thee Stallion quits ‘Moulin Rouge’ early after hospitalisation and break-up
She was admitted to hospital for “extreme exhaustion and dehydration” recently, and her final show with the production will take place this week
Man Pleads Guilty in Jam Master Jay Murder Case
The rapper was ambushed and fatally shot in a recording studio back in 2002
"You probably have everything you need for a track within just one synth. Often, it's not even the most expensive": How to master virtually any software synth
Don't let your software arsenal overwhelm you - sometimes the best route to creative success is to mine just one instrument
Man pleads guilty for assisting the murder of Run DMC’s Jam Master Jay
The rapper was ambushed and fatally shot in a recording studio back in 2002
"After the Grammys, I was stood in McDonalds waiting in line and a guy came up to me and said, ‘You bought me my house’": Jimmy Jam on sampling, AI, and his new EastWest drum machine plugin
Alongside co-producer Terry Lewis, Jimmy Jam shaped the sound of the '80s and '90s. Now he’s got the future in his sights
“It's the price of a weekend away in Magaluf, all drinks and breakfasts included”: 5 vintage 1980s synths that cost less than a holiday
You won't need a loan for some of these classic synths, but terms and conditions still apply
Darkswoon Return With A Focused Fourth Album In Antivenom
Portland trio Darkswoon released Antivenom earlier this month back on April 3, 2026, marking the band’s fourth album and sharpening their blend of darkwave, post-punk, shoegaze, dream pop, and hardware-based electronic production. The project started as Jana Cushman’s solo outlet and has since grown
Justin Bieber & Nicki Minaj's 'Beauty and a Beat' Tops Billboard Global Excl. U.S. Chart
Plus, Bieber’s “Daisies” and “Baby” hit the top 10 and Olivia Rodrigo’s “Drop Dead” debuts at No. 3.
Justin Bieber & Nicki Minaj’s ‘Beauty and a Beat’ Hits No. 1 on Billboard Global Excl. U.S. Chart
Plus, Bieber’s “Daisies” and “Baby” hit the top 10 and Olivia Rodrigo’s “Drop Dead” debuts at No. 3.
Accomplice Pleads Guilty in Jam Master Jay Murder Case
Prosecutors say Jay Bryant opened a locked door so that two other men could slip undetected into a Queens recording studio and shoot the famed DJ.