Music Production
“Blackbox 2 is heir to its own portable sampler throne”: 1010music updates its sampling workstation with a better screen, onboard battery and USB audio streaming
Revamped Blackbox boasts better controls and new features resulting in a “more elegant” workflow
Kanye West claims that “a lot of people try to take advantage of me” at copyright trial
The rapper told the court that he "went through the normal process" to have the samples in the songs 'Hurricane' and 'Moon' cleared
London’s KOKO to celebrate 125 year anniversary with new recording studio, balcony and more
The studio will be located in the Penthouse, and will be equipped with the same mixing desk used for Kendrick Lamar's Halftime Super Bowl Show
On the first day of Superbooth, Modal bring expressive synthesis without the complex learning curve with the lightweight Element One: “It doesn’t ask you to learn the rules; it dares you to play”
Launching today at Superbooth 2026, the no-fuss Element One is both a tactile and beginner-friendly route into the world of synthesis
Four key industry discussions from Stockholm’s first Music Week
April 22-29 was the very first Stockholm Music Week, a Swedish industry conference with discussions spanning across music business, tech and academics. Despite being the birthplace of huge stars and producers like Abba, Zara Larsson, Robyn, Yung Lean and Max Martin, as well as one of the top four mu
EDDIE Talks “Step On It” and the Influences Behind His Current Sound
EDDIE (@whoiseddie_) returns to HypnoVizion with “Step On It,” a tense, low-end-focused single built around abrasive synth work, slinking rhythm, and cybernetic vocal details. The record follows his earlier HypnoVizion releases, including Onzeker Kraft Vol. 1, Onzeker Kraft Vol. 1.5, and collaborati
noevdv on Moving From Viral Producer to Fully Formed Artist
noevdv’s (@noevdv “nobody like you” dropped back on April 30 as the final single before his debut EP, mulholland drive, due June 5. The Belgian producer and artist has already built real scale at a young age, from early YouTube momentum to viral production success at 18, yet this new chapter shifts
Ye Testifies at ‘Donda’ Copyright Trial: ‘A Lot of People Try to Take Advantage of Me’
The rapper took the witness stand on Wednesday (May 6) in a trial over a sample on early versions of the songs "Hurricane" and "Moon."
“Built on the rhythmic and pitch drift of legendary drum machines”: Sonicware Deconstruct Minimal is a hardware groovebox designed for ‘hypnotic minimal grooves’
The battery-powered beat machine features sampled drums, a loop player and 303-inspired bass synth
Quavo & Offset Heat Up Migos Reunion Rumors With Return to Instagram
Huncho and Set returned to the studio together for the first time in years over the weekend.
Beyoncé’s ‘B’Day’ at 20, An Oral History: ‘The Queen Had Her Warriors Going Crazy’
Over 15 B'Day collaborators, including Ne-Yo, Swizz Beatz, Darkchild and Mathew Knowles, reflect on Beyoncé's iconic sophomore album.
“An inspiring ideas machine that trades technical theory for intuitive workflow”: Telepathic Instruments Orchid ORC-1 review
Is Telepathic Instruments Orchid, a chord-friendly portable synth, the perfect tool for studio inspiration and song-writing on the go?
SEVENTEEN’s JOSHUA Talks Solo Music, Signing With K-Pop Group Over Korean Seafood | Takes Us Out
JOSHUA from SEVENTEEN takes Billboard to a fish market in South Korea and shares insights into his journey from L.A. to Korea, his passion for acoustic and indie music, viral performances and the strong bond within SEVENTEEN. He opens up about future plans in music production, dream collaborations a
“No compromises. No shortcuts. Just pure, hands-on sampling and sound design”: Kiviak Instruments promises to bring the old-school sampling fun for less with the cut-price WoFi LE
Bye bye proper piano-style mini keys – hello €299 price tag
Savan Kotecha on Co-Writing Justin Bieber’s ‘Beauty and a Beat’ & What Its Post-Coachella Comeback Means: ‘My Kids Think It’s a New Song’
"I remember sending it to Max Martin, going, 'look at this!'" the hit songwriter-producer recalls of the 2012 pop hit currently topping Billboard's global charts.
Kiviak Instruments WoFi LE Brings Portable Sampling To A €299 Hardware Box
Kiviak Instruments has announced the WoFi LE, a new portable sampler that brings the core WoFi workflow into a smaller and lower-cost hardware format. The unit is expected in late 2026 or early 2027, with pricing set at $349 or €299. The main idea is clear: take the sample-first workflow of the orig
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 careers in electronic music. AFEM joins as a programming partner and presents a panel on the lifecycle
Lauren Sanderson Taps Fred Durst for ‘Come Say Sum’ Remix, Has Her ‘Lez Bizkit Dreams’ Come to Life
The Limp Bizkit frontman pals around with the rising alt-pop star in a diner in the new music video.
Behind The Campaign: Pink Floyd – Wish You Were Here
Pink Floyd’s ninth studio album, Wish You Were Here, turned 50 on 12 September 2025. In late 2024, in a deal estimated at $400 million, Sony Music acquired the band’s full catalogue, as well as their name and likeness – a deal which brought everything under one roof globally. Earlier in 2025, the ba
Paul McCartney details nostalgic new album ‘The Boys Of Dungeon Lane’ at London listening event: “Memories are a weird thing”
The Beatles legend shared stories of his former bandmates and the work behind the new record, due out later this month, for lucky fans at Abbey Road Studios yesterday The post Paul McCartney details nostalgic new album ‘The Boys Of Dungeon Lane’ at London listening event: “Memories are a weird thin