Music & Tech
RAYE teams up with Hans Zimmer for empowering new single ‘Click Clack Symphony’
It is the latest track to be shared from her hotly anticipated second studio album, ‘This Music May Contain Hope’
The Cure’s Robert Smith reveals he’s “enjoyed a couple of memorable nights in the studio” with Olivia Rodrigo
Rodrigo has also teased that her third album is made up of "sad love songs"
iZotope Tonal Balance Control 3 Enhances Audio Referencing
The next generation of iZotope's analysis tool makes it easier than ever to reference against your favourite tracks
Shakira's World Tour to Conclude with Residency at "Shakira Stadium"
The trek will conclude in the fall with a residency at the "Shakira Stadium," an ephemeral venue promising an immersive experience.
Shakira Reveals the Dates & Place for Her Record-Breaking World Tour’s Finale
The trek will conclude in the fall with a residency at the "Shakira Stadium," an ephemeral venue promising an immersive experience.
ElevenLabs Launches Marketplace for Monetizing AI-Generated Music
Users have generated 14 million songs with the company's AI music model. Now, they can get paid for them.
ElevenLabs Users Can Now Monetize Their AI-Generated Songs With a New Music Marketplace
Users have generated 14 million songs with the company's AI music model. Now, they can get paid for them.
EK3 Balances Club Structure and Live Elements on “Love Is Sick”
EK3 is stepping into its next phase with “Love Is Sick,” a release that reflects how the project came together in the first place. This was not built as a planned duo. It formed through repeated studio sessions, where two artists from different backgrounds kept returning to the same space and refini
Streaming fraud man who pocketed $8m using hundreds of thousands of AI songs streamed billions of times by bots pleads guilty
Smith is scheduled to be sentenced on July 29 Source
Black Veil Brides Announce New Album Vindicate, Unveil Title Track: Stream
The band's seventh studio LP will be released on May 8th. Black Veil Brides Announce New Album Vindicate, Unveil Title Track: Stream Langdon Hickman
SOUNDBOKS Mix Aims to Balance Power, Portability, and Battery Life
SOUNDBOKS has introduced a new entry into its portable speaker lineup with the Soundboks Mix, and the positioning is clear from the start. This is a speaker built for movement across different environments, from small indoor sessions to outdoor gatherings, with a focus on maintaining consistent outp
I just stumbled on a treasure trove of free glitch plugins
Inear Display has generously made its entire catalogue of audio tools available as pay-what-you-want downloads
UK government reverses course on stance to let AI companies train on copyrighted music without permission
'We have listened. We have engaged extensively with creatives, AI firms, industry bodies, unions, academics and AI adopters, and that engagement has shaped our approach.' Source
Cautious welcome for UK government’s latest AI copyright stance, as BMG files latest Anthropic lawsuit
The UK government yesterday abandoned plans for an AI copyright exception, although it doesn’t currently have a plan B. The music industry is glad the new exception is off the agenda, but concerns remain. Meanwhile, Sony has been discussing the deepfake problem, and BMG has sued Anthropic
Subscription music streaming revenues rose just 2% YoY in Sweden in 2025
Subscription-based audio streaming revenue climbed 2% YoY to SEK 1.95 billion ($199m), accounting for 85% of all music sales in Sweden in 2025. Source
Native Instruments CEO Shares Update on Insolvency Process and Future Ownership
Native Instruments has issued a public update on the restructuring process currently underway across the company, with CEO Nick Williams saying business continues as usual across Native Instruments, iZotope, Plugin Alliance, and Brainworx while the company works to secure new shareholders and stabil
UK Government Reverses Plan for AI Training on Copyrighted Music
The U-turn marks a major victory for campaigners from across the sector who opposed the policy
Technics Releases Limited-Edition Turntable with Aimé Leon Dore
The SL-1200M7ALD turntable is rendered in one of the brand's signature colours, mulberry green
KRK’s Kreate Series Finds a Real-World Home at Miami’s 555 Studios
KRK is using 555 Studios in Miami as a real-world example of where its new Kreate Series monitors fit, and the story makes sense because the space itself is built around constant movement. Located in Wynwood, 555 Studios is not operating like a traditional single-purpose recording room. It is a 10,0
Paul McCartney Recalls the Time He Couldn’t Say No to Smoking Weed With New Friend Fela Kuti: ‘I Totally Got Blasted’
On Audible's Words + Music, The Beatles star explains how he smoothed things over after the Afrobeats pioneer accused him of appropriating African music.