Music & Tech
This $99 AirPods 4 Deal Leads the Best Memorial Day AirPods Sales
Save big on Apple's entire wireless audio lineup, from budget-friendly earbuds to premium over-ear headphones. This $99 AirPods 4 Deal Leads the Best Memorial Day AirPods Sales Eddie Fu
Xiu Xiu Releases Eraserhead-Inspired Album
Jamie Stewart and Angela Seo’s ongoing concert concept gets the studio treatment
Suno sued again - this time by production duo who claim generative AI has caused an 80% slump in sync licensing income
Another day another Suno lawsuit. The AI company has been sued by production duo The American Dollar. This lawsuit is particularly interesting because the duo have traditionally made a lot of money from sync deals, and they say AI music like that generated by Suno has caused that income to slump
Spotify extends ‘Verified’ badges to podcasts, further cracking down on AI impersonators
Data from Podcast Index suggests that AI-generated shows now account for more than a third of new podcast feeds. Source
“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
“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
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
Xiu Xiu Eraserhead Album
Jamie Stewart and Angela Seo’s ongoing concert concept gets the studio treatment
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.
Xiu Xiu to Release Eraserhead-Inspired Album
Jamie Stewart and Angela Seo’s ongoing concert concept gets the studio treatment
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
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.
Xiu Xiu to Release Eraserhead-Inspired Album
Jamie Stewart and Angela Seo’s ongoing concert concept gets the studio treatment
Xiu Xiu Create Eraserhead-Inspired Album
Jamie Stewart and Angela Seo’s ongoing concert concept gets the studio treatment
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.
‘Taxi Driver’ writer Paul Schrader contemplates sequel where Travis Bickle gets an AI girlfriend
The idea sprang from a Facebook discussion
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
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
Xiu Xiu Reimagines Eraserhead Soundtrack as Studio Album
Jamie Stewart and Angela Seo’s ongoing concert concept gets the studio treatment
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.