Music & Tech
Studio Boss Says ‘Michael’ Sequel Could Start Filming As Early As This Year
Lionsgate vice chair Adam Fogelson said there is plenty of material to "fill more than a second movie on its own."
“When I started, it was considered a fair conversation whether a woman actually could compose music at all!”: Synth pioneer Jill Fraser on pushing boundaries in the world of electronic music
Synth legend Jill Fraser delves into her history of evolving musical set-ups, film composition and how her most recent album birthed electronic reinterpretations of US hymns
Sorry, AI artists. Spotify’s not letting you become ‘verified’ on its platform.
Spotify is introducing a new verification badge for artist profiles. Source
Charli xcx Schedules ‘Conversation’ With New York Fans to Talk Songwriting, Creative Process: ‘Would Love to Talk W You’
The singer recently teased that her eighth studio album will be a pivot to rock.
ElevenLabs launches ElevenMusic as ‘not just a listening app’
AI firm ElevenLabs’ march into music has been swift. Last August it announced licensing deals with Kobalt and Merlin as well as plans to launch a service called ‘ElevenMusic’. One $500m funding round and an AI-music album featuring Liza Minnelli and Art Garfunkel later, the official launch of Eleven
Inside Pür Recording & Residence, a New Destination Studio on Türkiye’s Coast
There has been a clear shift in how high-level artists approach recording environments, and Pür Recording & Residence is directly in that space. Located on Cunda Island along Türkiye’s North Aegean coast, the facility is built around a simple idea: remove the separation between where you work and wh
“I'd never used a MIDI controller in my life like that. Before then I was just using my keyboard on my laptop, and I thought that was the only way to do it”: PinkPantheress on her lightbulb MIDI keyboard moment, and her whirlwind music production journey
"It's sampling, but in terms of what I was doing, I was being quite low-lift with it,” she says of her early music-making efforts
“It was the quickest song I ever wrote. I didn’t even write it on the keyboard, and it took about 10 minutes”: How to re-create the sound of Gary Numan’s synth-pop classic Cars
We lift the bonnet on a foundational piece of synth genius, and demonstrate how you can achieve its distinctive sound yourself in your DAW
Hybe India shares venues for Guwahati and Mumbai auditions and pop-ups
Five-star hotels and malls are turning out to be the preferred venues where Hybe will conduct its hunt for talent to form an Indian girl group. The Guwahati and Mumbai […] The post is from Music Ally.
“No menus to dive through. No modes to get stuck in. Just play, loop, and explore your musical ideas”: Auxy unveils Svensson, a minimalist keyboard built for instant music-making
The debut hardware instrument from the makers of Auxy Studio, Svensson's sounds were designed by YouTuber and musician Cuckoo
What is Superbooth 2026?: Everything you need to know about the Berlin music tech show
Europe's most exciting synth showcase is upon us. When is it, what new gear is getting announced and how do you get tickets?
Ella Mai Describes New Project as Her Most Vulnerable
Ella Mai caught up with Drew Afualo & Billboard’s Lyndsey Havens on the red carpet at the Billboard Women in Music 2026.
Ella Mai Calls ‘Do You Still Love Me?’ Her Most Vulnerable Project to Date | Billboard Women In Music 2026
Ella Mai caught up with Drew Afualo & Billboard’s Lyndsey Havens on the red carpet at the Billboard Women in Music 2026.
ElevenLabs Rebrands ElevenMusic as AI Music Hub
The new AI music service — which holds licenses with Kobalt, Merlin and more — says it aims to turn "passive listeners into active participants."
ElevenLabs Revamps ElevenMusic as an AI Music Creation, Remixing and Streaming Service for Fans
The new AI music service — which holds licenses with Kobalt, Merlin and more — says it aims to turn "passive listeners into active participants."
Malayalam label Millennium Audios signs distro deal with Virgin Music Group
Millennium Audios might not be a familiar name to those outside the Malayalam music industry but the Kozhikode-based label, which was formed in 2000, boasts an extensive catalogue of tunes […] The post is from Music Ally.
Val Kilmer's Daughter Defends AI Performance in Upcoming Film
Mercedes Kilmer told The Today Show about the upcoming As Deep as the Grave, featuring a generative AI performance from her father. Val Kilmer’s Daughter Defends AI Performance: “I Think This Is a Re
Val Kilmer’s Daughter Defends AI Performance: “I Think This Is a Really Historic Precedent”
Mercedes Kilmer told The Today Show about the upcoming As Deep as the Grave, featuring a generative AI performance from her father. Val Kilmer’s Daughter Defends AI Performance: “I Think This Is a Really Historic Precedent” Liz Shannon Miller
La Toya Jackson, Renee Rapp & More to Guest Judge ‘Rupaul’s Drag Race All Stars’ Season 11
The new season will premiere in May.
Excite Audio Launches Bloom Drum Kits For Live-Feeling Drum Production
Excite Audio’s Bloom Drum Kits is built for producers who want drums that feel performed, processed, and ready to shape inside a modern production workflow. It takes live drum recordings, one-shots, top loops, percussion, detuned toms, textured snares, and processed rhythmic material, then places th