Music & Tech
Reason 14 Beta Launched by Reason Studios Following LANDR Acquisition
Reason 14 marks the first major update to the software since Reason Studios was acquired by AI music company LANDR in January
Reason 14 Launches in Public Beta with Redesigned Interface
Reason 14 marks the first major update to the software since Reason Studios was acquired by AI music company LANDR in January
DJ Clue Talks J. Cole, Clipse & Trying to Get Jay-Z Back in the Studio: ‘I Got a Whole Archive of Songs I’ve Never Used’
Plus, the influential DJ breaks down how he was able to build his mixtape career with the help of family and friends.
Dermot Kennedy’s Chart Dominance Continues
The Irish musician has hit the top spot with all three of his studio albums to date.
Baltazar Launches AI Platform for Music Asset Valuation
Built by Chapter Two and now partnered with Shot Tower Capital, Baltazar has ingested $2 billion worth of music statements to aid in royalty valuation and more.
Executive Turntable: Round Hill Music Appoints New President/Deputy CEO — Plus, Moves at Big Loud & More
Plus, hires and promotions at Oak View Group, Creative Artists Agency and Maverick Nashville.
Dermot Kennedy Makes History on U.K. Albums Chart With His Third No. 1
The Irish musician has hit the top spot with all three of his studio albums to date.
Chris Brown & Usher Team Up for Raymond & Brown Stadium Tour: Watch the Teaser
CB's 12th studio album, Brown, will also arrive in May.
From Pershing Square’s $64 billion bid for UMG to Wireless Festival’s Kanye West cancellation… it’s MBW’s weekly round-up
This week, Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square submitted a non-binding proposal to acquire Universal Music Group in a deal worth approximately $64 billion — with Ackman telling investors he expects “overwhelming shareholder support”, while JP Morgan analysts expressed skepticism that key stakeholder Bollo
Yes Announce New Studio Album, Unveil “Aurora”: Stream
The 24th studio album of the legendary prog rockers shows their continued vitality. Yes Announce New Studio Album, Unveil “Aurora”: Stream Langdon Hickman
Roland Orzabal to Release Astrological Memoir in August
Welcome To Your Life: Love, Death, And Tears For Fears lands on August 4
Pro Techno Producers Share Track Creation Secrets
We delve into our In The Studio archive to compile the techno secrets behind releases on esteemed labels including Drumcode, Cocoon, Dekmantel, Second State and more
Roland Orzabal Announces “Astrological Memoir”
Welcome To Your Life: Love, Death, And Tears For Fears lands on August 4
Study: Gen-Z Americans are feeling more negative about AI
Traditional stereotypes suggest that young people eagerly adopt new technologies while older generations are warier. AI may be turning that trope on its head however: Gen-Z is emerging as the demographic with the strongest scepticism about it. The latest evidence comes from a Gallup poll of 14-29 ye
"Record everything all the time – and keep it all": 8 pro techno producers explain how they create their tracks
We delve into our In The Studio archive to compile the techno secrets behind releases on esteemed labels including Drumcode, Cocoon, Dekmantel, Second State and more
Ticketmaster joins the AI-discovery party with its ChatGPT app
Ticketmaster is the latest music-related company to launch a ChatGPT app, hoping to capitalise on the growing number of people using chatbots as search engines. “Fans can now discover events and explore ticket options directly inside ChatGPT, without needing to leave the conversation,” it announced
Spotify adds features to easily turn off its video content
Spotify has pivoted energetically towards video in recent years, particularly in its podcasts business. But the company appears to have now recognised that not every user is as enthusiastic about the shift. Its latest features make it easier to turn video off within its app – both for individual use
Udio signs its latest AI-music licensing deal – with Kobalt
AI-music startup Udio is forging ahead with the deals required to launch its new model later this year. UMG, WMG and Merlin are already on board, and now they have been joined by Kobalt. Naturally, terms of the deal have not been made public, although the announcement did reiterate some of Udio’s pl
Blackstar AirWire i58 Guitar Wireless System Review
The affordable British brand enters the wireless market with an anti-intereference trick up its sleeve
Roland Orzabal of Tears for Fears is writing an astrological memoir
Welcome To Your Life: Love, Death, And Tears For Fears lands on August 4