Music & Tech
“I don’t want any undos. There’s no ‘undo’ in good music. It’s a performance”: Raphael Saadiq takes you on a tour of his incredible studio, and explains why he still prefers to record to tape
“I was just sitting there by myself, going, you can't get mad at yourself, because it's gone. There's nothing you could do”
Merlin Signs Licensing Agreement With Spotify for AI Remixing Tool
The streaming service announced the release of an AI remixing tool for paid subscribers in May.
“In the very early ‘70s, he was in one studio, and I was in another. And we just hit it off”: Tony Iommi reveals Brian May’s lead guitar cameo on his new solo album – and why the Queen guitarist is its only guest
Iommi's solo album From The Dark is out on 23 October and features a star turn from old friend Brian May
Sharon Osbourne on Ozzfest 2027 and AI Ozzy
She said she was currently "speaking to people" about next year's event
Sharon Osbourne says Ozzfest 2027 announcement is coming “soon” and that Ozzy “loved the idea” of AI avatar: “It’s not as if I’m using him to sell fucking weedkiller or beer”
She said she was currently "speaking to people" about next year's event
Key EU AI Act rules now being enforced – so how does that affect the music industry?
On Sunday 2 August, the EU Artificial Intelligence Act was beefed-up – with a set of key consumer-facing transparency rules, AI compliance requirements, and regulatory enforcement powers all coming into force. There are a lot of facets to this act, and in terms of it impacting you or your work, it’s
Luke Steele on AI: "It's going to come and swallow you like the boogie monster"
Meanwhile, pro-AI Boy George calls Bandcamp a “bunch of c***s” for banning his controversial track
“The artists that are against it, you’ve got to be careful because it’s going to come and swallow you like the boogie monster at night”: Empire Of The Sun’s Luke Steele says “of course” he uses AI
Meanwhile, pro-AI Boy George calls Bandcamp a “bunch of c***s” for banning his controversial track
Boy George hits out at “bunch of c***s” Bandcamp for removing pro-Israel song
It is not yet clear whether or not the song was taken down due to the political stance, for the use of AI in writing it, or for something else
Boy George hits out at “bunch of c***s” Bandcamp for removing pro-Israel song
It is not yet clear whether or not the song was taken down due to the political stance, for the use of AI in writing it, or for something else
AFEM Signs EMMA-Led Call for Meaningful Consent in AI Music Deals
AFEM has signed the EMMA-led joint industry statement calling for artists and songwriters to retain meaningful consent, control, transparency and fair compensation in AI music deals.
Best MIDI Controllers For Hybrid Studios Without Routing Headaches
The best MIDI controllers for hybrid studios need to control software instruments without treating external hardware as an afterthought. A controller can feel complete beside a laptop, then expose its limits as soon as a hardware synth or drum machine enters the setup. USB covers the computer connec
Empire of the Sun’s Luke Steele on AI
He added that artists who are against it will be swallowed up "like a boogie monster at night." Empire of the Sun’s Luke Steele Says AI Can “Empower Artists That Know How to Use It” Eddie Fu
Empire of the Sun’s Luke Steele Says AI Can “Empower Artists That Know How to Use It”
He added that artists who are against it will be swallowed up "like a boogie monster at night." Empire of the Sun’s Luke Steele Says AI Can “Empower Artists That Know How to Use It” Eddie Fu
Sharon Osbourne Defends Ozzy's AI Avatar
Sharon says Ozzy loved the idea of an AI avatar in his likeness. Sharon Osbourne Insists Ozzy AI Avatar Is Not a “Money Grab” Langdon Hickman
Sharon Osbourne Insists Ozzy AI Avatar Is Not a “Money Grab”
Sharon says Ozzy loved the idea of an AI avatar in his likeness. Sharon Osbourne Insists Ozzy AI Avatar Is Not a “Money Grab” Langdon Hickman
Shakira & Burna Boy’s ‘Dai Dai’ Tops Global Charts
Wallen’s “Been by Now” and KATSEYE’s “Animal” roar into the top 10 on the Global 200.
Shakira & Burna Boy’s ‘Dai Dai’ Dominates Global Charts, Morgan Wallen, KATSEYE Debut in Top 10
Wallen’s “Been by Now” and KATSEYE’s “Animal” roar into the top 10 on the Global 200.
Roland Orzabal's Memoir Influenced by Astrology
The stars aligned for Orzabal's new book, Welcome to Your Life: Love, Death and Tears For Fears.
Roland Orzabal Shares What Tears for Fears Bandmate Curt Smith Thinks of His Astrology-Influenced Memoir
The stars aligned for Orzabal's new book, Welcome to Your Life: Love, Death and Tears For Fears.