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“Bowie’s literally three feet away, then the hairs on the back of my neck went up and I was like, this is insane – how does this happen?”: David Torn tells us about the time David Bowie's genius was on full display in the studio

Famed for his unconventional approach to guitar, film scoring and work with Bowie, David Torn returns with expansive new LP, Now I Imagine a Place Not the Same

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“It’s a unique Moog synth that looks nothing like the rest of their line-up – that’s where our name comes from!”: Jump Source on rare Moogs, closet studios and why the best gear “has to have character”

Both respected artists in their own right, Patrick Holland and Priori united to produce Fold, a thrillingly kinetic debut recorded with an eclectic cast of collaborators. We find out more about how the project was made

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Sony WH-1000XM5 Drops Below $250 to Lead the Best Memorial Day Headphone Sales

Bose headphones and Apple AirPods are also heavily discounted. Sony WH-1000XM5 Drops Below $250 to Lead the Best Memorial Day Headphone Sales Eddie Fu

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Xiu Xiu Eraserhead Album

Jamie Stewart and Angela Seo’s ongoing concert concept gets the studio treatment

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Stability AI Launches Improved Music Models

Most of the new Stable Audio 3.0 offerings are free to download and build upon, allowing users to customize their own models.

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Xiu Xiu to Release Eraserhead-Inspired Album

Jamie Stewart and Angela Seo’s ongoing concert concept gets the studio treatment

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It’s $92, weighs 4.5kg and is packed with features, and Harley Benton calls it “ultimate grab-and-go practice station” – meet the DNAfx AmP10 modelling combo

This compact 10-watter has four user definable presets, four amp models, onboard effects, Bluetooth, a full-range 6" speaker, an onboard tuner and more

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New York Music Month to Feature AI and Career Development Programming

New York Music Month prepares for its June celebrations with programming that discusses AI and how to get jobs in the music industry.

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Xiu Xiu to Release Eraserhead-Inspired Album

Jamie Stewart and Angela Seo’s ongoing concert concept gets the studio treatment

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Xiu Xiu Create Eraserhead-Inspired Album

Jamie Stewart and Angela Seo’s ongoing concert concept gets the studio treatment

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New York Music Month Q&A: AI, Job Seeking, Mental Health & What Else to Expect This Year

New York Music Month prepares for its June celebrations with programming that discusses AI and how to get jobs in the music industry.

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‘Taxi Driver’ writer Paul Schrader contemplates sequel where Travis Bickle gets an AI girlfriend

The idea sprang from a Facebook discussion

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The only MIDI keyboard controller made specifically for FL Studio just got a major upgrade

Novation launches the FLkey 2 with deeper DAW integration, semi-weighted keys, redesigned pads and more

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Influential Japanese Musician Haruomi Hosono Announces New Album, First US Shows in Seven Years

The 78-year-old musician will play New York City and LA following the release of his 23rd studio album, Yours Sincerely. Influential Japanese Musician Haruomi Hosono Announces New Album, First US Show

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Xiu Xiu Reimagines Eraserhead Soundtrack as Studio Album

Jamie Stewart and Angela Seo’s ongoing concert concept gets the studio treatment

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Now Spotify is cracking down on AI impersonation in podcasts

We’ve been reporting on the various moves Spotify has been making to crack down on AI slop and artist impersonation for music.

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AI music roundup: Udio on attribution, Splice, Tamber and more

We could have filled the entire Music Ally site with AI-music stories today. But with so much going on, combining them offers a snapshot.

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Xiu Xiu to Release Studio Album Based on David Lynch's Eraserhead

Jamie Stewart and Angela Seo’s ongoing concert concept gets the studio treatment

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Thomann just dropped a massive sale on gig-ready live sound gear with up to 50% off that will turn any sound guy's frown upside down - and it includes big-name brands like Yamaha, Shure, Electro-Voice, Mackie, Midas and much more

For a limited time, you can score substantial discounts on mics, speakers, in-ear monitors, mixers, and so much more

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Xiu Xiu to Release Eraserhead-Inspired Album

Jamie Stewart and Angela Seo’s ongoing concert concept gets the studio treatment