Music & Tech
Final Audio DX3000CL Studio Headphone Review: Japanese Restraint In A Year Of Closed-Back Hype
2026 has become the year when every serious headphone brand has decided to ship a closed-back flagship or near-flagship, and Final Audio DX3000CL Studio Headphone is throwing its name into the hat for the top contender, too. Beyerdynamic, Focal, Sennheiser, Audeze, Yamaha, they’ve all swun
2026 ACM Awards Studio Recording & Industry Honors Announced
The winners will be celebrated at the 19th ACM Honors in Nashville on Aug. 19.
Google says AI training is definitely fair use, while UK copyright law “puts a ceiling on the sophistication” of the British AI sector
Google’s President Of Global Affairs has written a white paper on AI regulation, insisting that AI training is fair use under US law and should stay that way. The white paper comes as Google’s UK lobbyists put more pressure on the government to rewrite copyright law to the advantage of AI companies
Studio Recording & Industry Awards Winners for 2026 ACM Awards Announced: Full List
The winners will be celebrated at the 19th ACM Honors in Nashville on Aug. 19.
Sony’s Julie Swidler on 35 Years in the Music Industry, AI Deals & Mentor Clive Davis: ‘I Always Felt I Was Just Lucky to Be Here’
Swidler, the outgoing executive vp of business affairs at Sony Music, already has her next step planned.
UJAM Releases Retrocraft Plugin for Vintage Lo-fi Sound
Promising to bring the nostalgic character of retro audio gear to your tracks, Retrocraft is equipped with six effects modules and a generous array of hardware emulations
UJAM's Retrocraft is an all-in-one multi-effects plugin for lo-fi vintage vibes
Promising to bring the nostalgic character of retro audio gear to your tracks, Retrocraft is equipped with six effects modules and a generous array of hardware emulations
Responsible AI must protect the human creativity that gives culture meaning
The following MBW op/ed comes from Rasha Khalifa Al Mubarak, founder and chairwoman of UAE-based MusicNation Source
Suno sued by Winamp subsidiary Jamendo, as firm files new copyright suit just a week after suing Nvidia
Jamendo accuses Suno of the unauthorized use of musical content and associated data in the development and operation of its AI technologies. Source
Suno sued by Winamp subsidiary Jamendo over AI training, as firm files new copyright suit just a week after suing Nvidia
Jamendo accuses Suno of the unauthorized use of musical content and associated data in the development and operation of its AI technologies. Source
‘Grand Theft Auto 6’ plays “best” on the PlayStation 5
"Near-instant" load times and improved audio
Immersive Peaky Blinders Experience Coming to London
It is set within historic railway arches close to London Bridge Station, and will transport visitors to the underworld of Thomas Shelby and co.
TIDAL's New Policy on AI-Generated Music
The streamer will also label AI music and remove anything designed to impersonate an artist
TIDAL will not pay royalties to AI-generated songs as they share new policy
The streamer will also label AI music and remove anything designed to impersonate an artist
A ‘Peaky Blinders Underworld’ immersive experience is coming to London this summer
It is set within historic railway arches close to London Bridge Station, and will transport visitors to the underworld of Thomas Shelby and co.
Feedback MTUK x AFEM: Pitch Competition for Electronic Music Labels
Feedback is Music Technology UK's recurring pitch competition for music tech founders. AFEM is teaming up with MTUK on this one to put electronic music labels and publishers at the centre of the room.
Feedback MTUK x AFEM Pitch Competition for Electronic Labels
Feedback is Music Technology UK's recurring pitch competition for music tech founders. AFEM is teaming up with MTUK on this one to put electronic music labels and publishers at the centre of the room.
Feedback MTUK x AFEM: Music Tech Pitch Competition
Feedback is Music Technology UK's recurring pitch competition for music tech founders. AFEM is teaming up with MTUK on this one to put electronic music labels and publishers at the centre of the room.
Coldplay's Early Studio Tapes and Chris Martin Bond Demo to Be Auctioned
The bulk of the collection centers on Coldplay's "Blue Room" sessions at London's Orinoco Studios.
Coldplay’s Early Studio Tapes, Unheard Chris Martin Bond Demo Head to Auction
The bulk of the collection centers on Coldplay's "Blue Room" sessions at London's Orinoco Studios.