Music & Tech
Geordie Greep Responds to Sexual Misconduct Allegation, Cancels Tour Dates (UPDATE)
The former Black Midi frontman denied any wrongdoing during his Vancouver show, and shared a new response to a Paste interview with the alleged victim.
In the press: AFEM’s AI work in focus
Independent press is spotlighting AFEM’s work on AI in music, with recent coverage of the AFEM AI Principles and the Berlin AI Think Tank. The articles track the industry’s move towards workable syste
Neural DSP Adds New Tone King Features
Amp simulation has reached an interesting point where the conversation increasingly focuses on what happens around the amplifier. The modeling has become remarkably convincing over the years, and companies like Neural DSP have spent considerable time refining the small details guitarists notice when
AFEM's AI Initiatives Gain Industry Attention
Independent press is spotlighting AFEM’s work on AI in music, with recent coverage of the AFEM AI Principles and the Berlin AI Think Tank. The articles track the industry’s move towards workable syste
Sen. Marsha Blackburn AI Video Sparks Criticism
The Republican is running for governor of Tennessee.
Sen. Marsha Blackburn Slammed for ‘Cringe’ AI Video of Her as Kendrick Lamar Performing ‘Not Like Us’ at Super Bowl
The Republican is running for governor of Tennessee.
Victoria Monét Breaks Down ‘Frequency of Love’ Album & Bruno Mars, SZA & Chlöe Collabs | Billboard News Interview
Victoria Monét breaks down ‘Frequency of Love’ and why this era is about healing, softness and choosing love while also opening up about touring, the pressure of live performance, and the collaborators who helped shape the project. From training in Tai Qi and doing breathwork to pulling inspiration
Gang of Four Announce 2027 South American Shows After Saying Goodbye to Extensive Touring
The post-punk pioneers will perform in Brazil, Argentina, and Chile next March, following their 2025 farewell to extensive touring. Gang of Four Announce 2027 South American Shows After Saying Goodbye to Extensive Touring Pedro Camacho
“If you buy one piece of music software this month, make it this one”: 5 plugins you need to know about
Phase Fiasco's Kazu tops our regular shortlist of new releases that deserve a place in your plugin folder
The Enduring Appeal of Hardware Outboard Gear
Long before computers and plugins, studio effects were generated by hardware boxes. For some, they still are, but in this day and age, what is the alluring appeal of hefty hardware effects?
Collabhouse Sees Subscription Boom With AI Manager and Growth Layer
Collabhouse pairs distribution with an AI Manager and a growth layer for independent artists and labels, and saw subscriptions rise fourfold in a single month. In this Member Feature, Andy Berendsen e
Why we still have a thing for hardware outboard gear
Long before computers and plugins, studio effects were generated by hardware boxes. For some, they still are, but in this day and age, what is the alluring appeal of hefty hardware effects?
Member Feature: Collabhouse
Collabhouse pairs distribution with an AI Manager and a growth layer for independent artists and labels, and saw subscriptions rise fourfold in a single month. In this Member Feature, Andy Berendsen explains how the platform's Opportunities section works, why artists want to own their fan data, and
Today in Music AI news: Raye gets botted; UMG senior AI role; Character•AI bankruptcy; Rocketship launches
When Raye announced a show in London’s Royal Albert Hall, you’d expect demand for tickets to be high. But when the show received 1.8 pre-sale million sign-ups – for a 5000 seat show – it became clear to Raye’s team that “scalpers [were] using AI bots to create hundreds of thousands of fake registrat
Newswrap: Spotify Wrapped live performances; Shakira breaks records; Lego musical on YouTube; Tom Petty podcast
Spotify’s Get Ready for 2026 Wrapped landing page is now live on Spotify for Artists. Aside from the usual message for fans, eligible artists can this year share a performance video too. These could be things like live shows, acoustic takes, or studio sessions. They can then show up in fans’ “Your T
How to connect your audio interface to your computer – for both PC and Mac users
Our simple step-by-step guide to hooking up your audio interface to a laptop or computer
“Delivers impressive scale for a speaker of this size”: Eve Audio EXO 24 review
Compact desktop monitors can be a bit of a compromise. Can these new designs deliver? Let’s find out
“Delivers impressive scale for a speaker of this size”: Eve Audio EXO 24 review
Compact desktop monitors can be a bit of a compromise. Can these new designs deliver? Let’s find out
Family Affair: AKPOSSOUL on Manoo, Rocco Rodamaal and the Making of ‘FORCE’
Some family businesses are best left out of the studio, but for Montreal-based producer AKPOSSOUL, working alongside his older brother Manoo has proved a productive arrangement. With more than 25 years in French house behind him, Manoo has been both a mentor and collaborator, although AKPOSSOUL is i
How to connect your audio interface to your computer – for both PC and Mac users
Our simple step-by-step guide to hooking up your audio interface to a laptop or computer