Music & Tech
Lou Koller, Frontman of Hardcore Pioneers Sick of It All, Dies at 59
The band confirmed his death on Friday, days before their 40th anniversary.
Music Industry Executive Appointments Announced
This week's Executive Turntable column includes Chris Palmer's elevation at Triple Tiger Records, Timo Hoffman joining Frontiers Label Group and more music industry promotions and hires.
Executive Turntable: Sphere & Fender Name New Chief Communications Officers
This week's Executive Turntable column includes Chris Palmer's elevation at Triple Tiger Records, Timo Hoffman joining Frontiers Label Group and more music industry promotions and hires.
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.
Orville Peck Announces Fourth Studio Album, ‘Mule,’ Drops Boot-Scootin’ ‘Too Little, Too Late’ Single
The LP, the masked country singer's most personal to date, is due out on Sept. 18 on Warner Records.
Orville Peck Announces Fourth Studio Album, ‘Mule,’ Drops Boot-Scootin’ ‘Too Little, Too Late’ Single
The LP, the masked country singer's most personal to date, is due out on Sept. 18 on Warner Records.
Shakira & Burna Boy's 'Dai Dai' Achieves Global Chart Success
"In its earliest stages, the song already felt World Cup ready," says marketing specialist Ray Rock. "We knew instantly that Shakira had aced the assignment."
Tomorrowland 2026 sees ban on “large-scale” fireworks with “limited pyrotechnics” for weekend two over wildfire fears
Belgium remains under a 'Code Orange' risk for wildfires due to the hot weather conditions
As GEMA awaits its Suno copyright verdict, the German collecting society launches ‘PLAI’ – a fully licensed dataset for training AI music tools
AI music transcription company Klangio is the dataset's first customer. Source
From 90,000 AI tracks hitting Deezer daily to Suno’s 55m-user data breach… it’s MBW’s Weekly Round-up
The biggest headlines from the past few days... Source
From 90,000 AI tracks hitting Deezer daily to Suno’s user data breach… it’s MBW’s Weekly Round-up
The biggest headlines from the past few days... Source
"You feel the music through your whole body. It's incredibly physical": Sander de Keere reimagines the church pipe organ as an 'ancient synthesizer'
The Belgian artist's new composition blends minimalism, spirituality, and electronic experimentation
"Every note delivered as intended": Technics drops limited-edition wireless earbuds in collaboration with the Rolling Stones
Technics releases limited edition wireless earbuds in collaboration with The Rolling Stones
Ever lost a great idea because you forgot to hit record? GhostTape is here to make sure that never happens again
This app for macOS continuously records up to 60 minutes of audio in a circular buffer in your RAM, so you never miss out when inspiration strikes
How Shakira & Burna Boy’s ‘Dai Dai’ Turned World Cup Buzz Into Global Chart Domination
"In its earliest stages, the song already felt World Cup ready," says marketing specialist Ray Rock. "We knew instantly that Shakira had aced the assignment."
TikTok launches in-app hubs for new Tyla and Charli XCX albums
TikTok wants to be involved with as many major-album rollouts as possible in 2026. Today it’s launching two more in-app activations focusing on the new albums from Tyla and Charli XCX.
Qobuz redesigns its audio player and adds real-time lyrics
Music-streaming service Qobuz recently announced that it had 1.2 million monthly active users, with its revenues having grown by 45.7% in 2025. Now it has rolled out a redesign and some new features.
U2 Collaborates with DJ Martin Garrix on New Single 'Fireflies'
The song comes as the band gears up for a first new studio record in almost a decade
“We go back a long way with Martin, and there’s always a sense of adventure whenever we get together": U2 join forces with DJ and producer Martin Garrix for new single, Fireflies
The song comes as the band gears up for a first new studio record in almost a decade
Wayne Charvel, Guitar Pioneer, Dies at 85
The Charvel founder and legendary custom builder for guitar's biggest names has died, aged 85