Music Production
Charli xcx Schedules ‘Conversation’ With New York Fans to Talk Songwriting, Creative Process: ‘Would Love to Talk W You’
The singer recently teased that her eighth studio album will be a pivot to rock.
“I felt weird sending it to her, it’s almost something that Doja Cat could jump on - but Kim loved it”: Genre-colliding producer Justin Raisen speaks to us about the thrill of working on Kim Gordon's latest record
We speak to a producer hell bent on re-wiring 21st century pop with an eccentric and passionate production take. The likes of Charli XCX and Kim Gordon can’t get enough
Inside Pür Recording & Residence, a New Destination Studio on Türkiye’s Coast
There has been a clear shift in how high-level artists approach recording environments, and Pür Recording & Residence is directly in that space. Located on Cunda Island along Türkiye’s North Aegean coast, the facility is built around a simple idea: remove the separation between where you work and wh
“I'd never used a MIDI controller in my life like that. Before then I was just using my keyboard on my laptop, and I thought that was the only way to do it”: PinkPantheress on her lightbulb MIDI keyboard moment, and her whirlwind music production journey
"It's sampling, but in terms of what I was doing, I was being quite low-lift with it,” she says of her early music-making efforts
“It was the quickest song I ever wrote. I didn’t even write it on the keyboard, and it took about 10 minutes”: How to re-create the sound of Gary Numan’s synth-pop classic Cars
We lift the bonnet on a foundational piece of synth genius, and demonstrate how you can achieve its distinctive sound yourself in your DAW
Production Library and Commercial Catalogue Lead // Ninja Tune (London hybrid)
Ninja Tune is seeking an experienced and creatively driven Head of Sync Catalogue to lead the development of its production music and commercial catalogue strategy within the Ninja Tune Production Music catalogue and Commercial sync roster.
“No menus to dive through. No modes to get stuck in. Just play, loop, and explore your musical ideas”: Auxy unveils Svensson, a minimalist keyboard built for instant music-making
The debut hardware instrument from the makers of Auxy Studio, Svensson's sounds were designed by YouTuber and musician Cuckoo
What is Superbooth 2026?: Everything you need to know about the Berlin music tech show
Europe's most exciting synth showcase is upon us. When is it, what new gear is getting announced and how do you get tickets?
MikeR: Carving Out an Identity Through Emotion and Energy
Driven by a passion for music and a desire for clarity in his artistic identity, MikeR is leading a journey mapped by his own vision. Placing value on authenticity, the Munich-based Producer and DJ is moving through the Electronic Music scene with a strong sense of integrity, choosing to maintain in
“They’re the best synth band in the '80s not to have a hit”: 6 under-appreciated synth-pop acts from the 1980s that deserve your attention
Forget your OMDs, your Depeche Modes, Human Leagues, Pet Shop Boys and A-has, because these not-so-popular bleep combos are well worth tracking down instead
ElevenLabs Revamps ElevenMusic as an AI Music Creation, Remixing and Streaming Service for Fans
The new AI music service — which holds licenses with Kobalt, Merlin and more — says it aims to turn "passive listeners into active participants."
David Byrne Shares New Remix, Announces Mexico Tour Dates
Plus, Byrne has announced new tour dates in Mexico. David Byrne Releases New Remix with Natalia Lafourcade, Reunites with St. Vincent at New Orleans Jazz Fest Chris Coplan
David Byrne Releases New Remix with Natalia Lafourcade, Reunites with St. Vincent at New Orleans Jazz Fest
Plus, Byrne has announced new tour dates in Mexico. David Byrne Releases New Remix with Natalia Lafourcade, Reunites with St. Vincent at New Orleans Jazz Fest Chris Coplan
Excite Audio Launches Bloom Drum Kits For Live-Feeling Drum Production
Excite Audio’s Bloom Drum Kits is built for producers who want drums that feel performed, processed, and ready to shape inside a modern production workflow. It takes live drum recordings, one-shots, top loops, percussion, detuned toms, textured snares, and processed rhythmic material, then places th
“From subtle warmth to aggressive drive, it adapts to any musical context”: Neural DSP unveils the Darkglass Ultimate plugin – a fully featured digital platform for studio-quality bass tone
Darkglass Ultimate expands upon the Ultra dual-preamp plugin with effects, cabs, full signal chain control and more – and it's a free update for Darkglass Ultra users
Expressive E launches Osmose CE, a MIDI controller version of its MPE-equipped synth
Osmose CE ships with a free companion plugin that gives users access to a library of expressive sounds from third-party developers pre-mapped to the Osmose keybed
"Out of the first 10 Prophets sold, one went to Rick Wakeman, one to David Bowie, and one to Joe Zawinul. It took off from there": The history of Sequential in 10 synths, sequencers and drum machines
We chart the rise, fall and revival of one of the synth world's true titans
“I mean, this is the greatest recording ever made. I could break down why it's so good, blah blah blah, but more than anything... what were they thinking?”: Jack Antonoff breaks down the crazy genius of his favourite Beatles song
"There's nothing like it. There never has or never will be.”
“If you thought the DX7 could get glassy, you haven’t heard anything yet”: 7 weird synthesis types that died on the vine
These are the synthesis types that didn’t make it into the big time, from Vector to Vocal and so many unique points in-between
The Beatles’ Apple Corps restructures executive team with new hires and promotions
The hires span marketing, finance, retail, and strategy, all reporting to Tom Greene, who took on the role in September 2025. Source