Music & Tech
Claudio Huston On Staying Grounded Inside DJ Culture
Rebirth Records is marking 20 years with Rebirth 20 Part Two, out August 7, and this second chapter looks past the most obvious anniversary names to focus on the label’s deeper relationships, hidden catalog pieces, and long-running creative community. The release features contributions from C
Apple asks court to rule its products don’t infringe Boomcloud 360’s spatial audio patents
Apple Music rolled out Spatial Audio with support for Dolby Atmos in June 2021 Source
AI is capable of breaking the music industry. But it does not have to.
The following MBW op-ed comes from MusicInfra CEO and Co-founder Björn Lindvall Source
Snapchat is demoting AI content from its spotlight feed
Snapchat is officially putting its foot down on AI-generated content. The platform has updated its Spotlight algorithm (its short-form video feed) to demote wholly AI-generated videos, stripping them of recommendation eligibility to protect user experience from low-quality AI slop. This is good news
Nikki Sixx on Mötley Crüe's Use of Backing Tapes
“It’s better for the fans and we enjoy being able to do what we did in the studio live," he argues
Roland TR-808 Iconic Tracks
808-featuring cuts from boundary-pushing artists, from Kraftwerk and Marvin Gaye to Aphex Twin and New Order
The Chicks Announce 'Taking the Long Way' 20th Anniversary Reissue
The trio's seventh studio album, the last to use their original Dixie Chicks name, was released in May 2006.
The Chicks Announce ‘Taking the Long Way’ 20th Anniversary Reissue Featuring Demos, Bonus Tracks
The trio's seventh studio album, the last to use their original Dixie Chicks name, was released in May 2006.
Nikki Sixx on Mötley Crüe's Use of Backing Tapes
“It’s better for the fans and we enjoy being able to do what we did in the studio live," he argues
Iconic Roland TR-808 Tracks Celebrated
808-featuring cuts from boundary-pushing artists, from Kraftwerk and Marvin Gaye to Aphex Twin and New Order
13 Iconic Roland TR-808 Tracks Celebrated
808-featuring cuts from boundary-pushing artists, from Kraftwerk and Marvin Gaye to Aphex Twin and New Order
Suno CEO Addresses Legal Defeat and AI Music Principles
Platform says it will limit downloads and introducing watermarking of tracks
We have “a clear set of principles” that are “always rooted in supporting artistry and creativity ” says Suno CEO, as company seeks to limit reputational damage from latest legal defeat
Platform says it will limit downloads and introducing watermarking of tracks
Suno adds vocal-recording ‘Voices’ feature to its mobile app
It’s a busy month for AI-music startup Suno, and not just on the ‘declaring principles to show how supportive it is of human artistry’ front.
Bruce Dickinson Teases New Solo Album Recorded at Dave Grohl's Studio 606
It is the follow-up to his 2024 LP ‘The Mandrake Project’
Suno brings its voice clone tool to iOS and Android, opens a limited version to free users
Voices lets a user record or upload audio of themselves singing, which Suno then uses to generate new songs in that person's voice. Source
Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson teases “heavy as shit” new solo album, recorded at Dave Grohl’s Studio 606
It is the follow-up to his 2024 LP ‘The Mandrake Project’
1010music updates its Blackbox sampling workstation with a better screen, onboard battery and USB audio streaming
Upgraded with better controls, new features and a “more elegant” workflow, Blackbox 2 is now shipping
Nikki Sixx on Mötley Crüe's Use of Backing Tapes
“It’s better for the fans and we enjoy being able to do what we did in the studio live," he argues
Nikki Sixx on Mötley Crue's Use of Backing Tapes
“It’s better for the fans and we enjoy being able to do what we did in the studio live," he argues