Music Production
Gobaxx on Success, Identity, and His “Survive” EP on Sound D’Elite
Bilbao producer Gobaxx (@gobaxx_music) continues to build momentum in the underground house circuit, and his new “Survive” EP marks a fresh step forward with his debut on Ilario Alicante’s Sound D’Elite. Out now as of February 20, the two-track release reflects the direction that has been shaping hi
Sunstroke Rain on Inspiration, Preparation, and the Release of “Another World”
Sunstroke Rain (@sunstrokerain) made her grand return last week on March 13 with “Another World,” a new single that opens her 2026 run and reconnects her with UK producer Mera Bhai after the response to “Life is Sacred.” The release brings together electronic house, UK garage, and electronic pop in
mindwax Talks 30 Years Of Underground Influence and the Release of “Cryo”
The mindwax (@mindwax) project comes from decades spent inside the culture of electronic music rather than around it. Created by producer Marcus Voss, the project draws on more than thirty years of underground experience that stretches from early German warehouse raves to the illegal forest party ci
New mobile recording studio launched by Noods Radio, TREAD
It will deliver production workshops, DJ training, recording sessions and live broadcasts
“At least three albums with people who are a few of my favourite artists of all time... I’d say 95 percent of the work I’ve done was unpaid”: James Blake on the hit and miss nature of his production work
“You’re throwing stuff at a wall and seeing what sticks” he says
Ninja Tune acquired by US music company Concord
The takeover includes the label’s publishing arm and its roster of songwriters, producers and composers
"I picked up the acoustic guitar and noodled around, and Bruno was freestyling and singing along. That started the whole idea, and we were like, 'OK, this is where we go'": Why Bruno Mars' new single Risk It All could have ended up sounding very different
“Most of the other versions were more up-tempo," says co-writer/producer D'Mile
Chris Stussy Releases New Single ‘Darkness’
The first single from the Dutch DJ and producer's upcoming debut album
“I find it amazing that people are singing along in such a celebratory way about being involved in a car crash”: We speak to The Smiths’ producer Stephen Street and learn how their most beloved song came to be
There Is a Light That Never Goes Out remains one of The Smiths’ most heartbreaking songs - a near-perfect example of the potency of Marr and Morrissey’s songwriting partnership
Chris Stussy Shares New Track ‘Darkness’
The first single from the Dutch DJ and producer's upcoming debut album
Dapper Live gets orchestral – and sets a world record in the process
Pub-quiz moment: do you know that the record is for the number of musicians playing in an orchestra for an afrobeats concert? The post is from Music Ally.
USC Annenberg Inclusion report: ‘Women’s place in this business is shrinking’
The USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative has published its latest ‘Inclusion in the Recording Studio’ study and it includes some concerns. The post is from Music Ally.
"How real can drums feel inside a plugin?": Klevgrand promises to "redefine what a drum sampler can be" with OneShot 2
OneShot 2 features a new Motion Engine designed to create phrases that "breathe and evolve" by morphing through multiple samples, such as cymbal swells, brushed textures or foley elements
Untelevised Oscars Music Moments Highlighted
Billboard was inside the Dolby Theatre for two elaborately staged production numbers, Barbra Streisand’s touching tribute to a former co-star, Josh Groban’s comic moment and more.
“To me, it was like being asked to tour with the Beatles”: Paul Gilbert on why he turned down the gig of a lifetime – and why not maintaining his “Whitesnake haircut” was a barrier to career progression
When Todd Rundgren called and invited Gilbert to tour with him there was only one answer, even if it pained him to say it
7 Best 2026 Oscars Music Moments You Didn’t See on TV
Billboard was inside the Dolby Theatre for two elaborately staged production numbers, Barbra Streisand’s touching tribute to a former co-star, Josh Groban’s comic moment and more.
Oscars 2026: KPop Demon Hunters Wins Best Original Song for "Golden"
Huntr/x’s Ejae, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami’s hit beat songs from Sinners, Train Dreams, and more
Oscars 2026: KPop Demon Hunters’ “Golden” Wins Best Original Song
Huntr/x’s Ejae, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami’s hit beat songs from Sinners, Train Dreams, and more
The Shifting Sands: Navigating Electronic Music's Current Trajectories
Electronic music, a dynamic and often anticipatory cultural force, is currently navigating a period of nuanced evolution rather than radical revolution. Observational trends point to a synthesis of past sounds, a re-evaluation of performance, and a growing emphasis on sonic textures.
James Blake says “95 per cent” of his production work has been unpaid
He described music as an “unusual industry for sure in terms of the way things are re-enumerated"