Music & Tech
Logic Pro 12.3 is here – and my favourite stock plugin just got even better
Apple updates its flagship DAW with a refresh of Beat Breaker and Sample Alchemy and upgrades the AI-powered Chord ID
The Sopranos Remastered in 4K Ultra HD for New 28-Disc Box Set
The limited-edition collection also includes an all-new never-before-seen featurette featuring Chase, behind-the-scenes insights, and multiple audio commentaries. The Sopranos Remastered in 4K Ultra HD for New 28-Disc Box Set Liz Shannon Miller
Music Industry Headlines of 2026 So Far
We’re halfway through 2026, and the music industry has already had its fair share of headline-making moments. From Spotify’s AI remix plans and Drake’s surprise three-album drop to company mergers and
AFEM and EMMA Advocate for Artist 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.
Drake, AI & The Live Nation Case: Breaking Down Music’s Biggest Stories | Billboard On The Record
We’re halfway through 2026, and the music industry has already had its fair share of headline-making moments. From Spotify’s AI remix plans and Drake’s surprise three-album drop to company mergers and antitrust battles, Billboard‘s business editorial team breaks down the biggest stories shaping the
Warm Audio WA-47jr SE Review
Classic mics can be very expensive. Can this affordable mic inspired by a popular classic deliver? Let’s find out
AI Gene Wilder Narration for Willy Wonka Game Sparks Backlash
The AI-generated voice of the actor, who died in 2016, narrates the trailer for a new Netflix game show
“An affordable and flexible Neumann U47 FET-inspired mic”: Warm Audio WA-47jr SE review
Classic mics can be very expensive. Can this affordable mic inspired by a popular classic deliver? Let’s find out
Willy Wonka fans appalled by “ghoulish” Gene Wilder AI narration: “This is pure evil”
The AI-generated voice of the actor, who died in 2016, narrates the trailer for a new Netflix game show
AFEM Backs Call for Artist 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.
Kawai ES120 Digital Piano: A Top Contender in Its Price Range
Could this be the best portable digital piano at this price? Kawai's ES120 makes a very strong case
Openstage is connecting fan-data to Claude, Gemini and ChatGPT
Beyond the heated debates and dealmaking around GenAI music, use of chatbots and other AI tools is growing rapidly across the music industry.
"At this price, it is hard to find a more complete portable digital piano": Kawai ES120 digital piano review
Could this be the best portable digital piano at this price? Kawai's ES120 makes a very strong case
AFEM Endorses Call for AI Music Consent
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.
AFEM Supports EMMA's Call for AI Music Deal Consent
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.
Viberate opens music data to ChatGPT, Claude and other AI bots via official MCP server launch – amid ‘AI-first pivot’ for analytics company
The Model Context Protocol (MCP) lets AI agents connect to outside data sources and act on them Source
TikTok turns Madonna’s Confessions II launch into a global LIVE event, two physical pop-ups, and an in-app fan hub
The centerpiece is the "iHeartRadio and TikTok LIVE Premiere with Madonna," streaming on July 2 from the album's release party in London. Source
AFEM and MTUK Host 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.
AFEM Supports Call for Artist 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.
Robert Smith Turned Down Rolling Stones Offer
He said he visited producer Andrew Watt at the studio "expecting just to get drunk, really"