When new studio subwoofers get announced, I usually scan for one thing first: signs that the design team understands why engineers are skeptical of subs in the first place. The new CLA-Sub from Avantone Pro immediately checked a few boxes for me, not because of marketing language, but because of the specific problems it is[…]
With News Flash, David Mayer returns to SONARA for his third outing as a founding artist on the imprint. Landing on January 9, 2026, the single reflects a period of transition and momentum, capturing the sense of movement that surrounded SONARA as it shifted from concept into a fully realized label. The track channels that[…]
Bay Area nonprofit Endzeit announces California: a shifting identity, a landmark three-day program exploring shifting sociocultural landscapes through contemporary art and live electronic music. Taking place January 23–25, 2026, at the historic Pier 29, the event will mark the first public-facing activation of this rare San Francisco waterfront landmark and serve as the official closing[…]
Reference tracks sit at the center of how I finish music consistently, especially when I want a track to translate outside my room without second-guessing every decision I make late in the process. I rely on them as a calibration tool, a reality check, and a way to move forward with confidence instead of hesitation,[…]
Bay Area nonprofit Endzeit is set to host ‘California: a shifting identity,’ a three-day immersive event at Pier 29 closing San Francisco Art Week.
NAMM is next week, and I have started narrowing down which booths are actually worth carving time out for once the floor opens. Donner keeps landing on that short list. This preview reads like a company arriving with a full 2026 plan rather than one headline product, with new artist collaborations, meaningful updates to existing[…]
Table of Contents I’ve found that as music production has shifted almost entirely onto laptops and tablets, it’s become easier than ever to finish tracks without ever touching a physical instrument, but that convenience can quietly flatten how you understand music. When you sit with an instrument, you start to feel how sound actually forms[…]
More often than not, new artists will think that making good music will equate to being successful. That’s only half of the truth – the other half is marketing. Think of it this way. You could be making some of the best music ever, but if nobody knows about it, then that’s not going to[…]
Damian Lazarus’ Day Zero takes shape as Day Zero Bali reveals the artists that will guide its next sacred gathering. On April 17, 2026, sound, land, and spirit align in a rare convergence – a carefully curated assembly of global selectors and live performers, transforming GWK Cultural Park in Bali into a living ritual. Rooted[…]
Miami’s Wynwood district is preparing to welcome a major new player in the city’s cultural ecosystem. Midline, a 10,000-square-foot live music venue and raw event space located at the Arlo Hotel, is poised to transform Miami’s relationship with live sound, marking a deliberate shift toward quality-driven performance environments and forward-thinking cultural programming. It arrives courtesy[…]
Touring the United States as an international artist involves far more than securing bookings and confirming travel dates, and many performers only realize this once their plans are already in motion. U.S. immigration law treats live performance as work, which means entering the country without the correct visa can place shows, relationships with promoters, and[…]
Hayden F has built his sound around subtle pressure rather than obvious release. His productions favour repetition, restraint, and small shifts in energy, leaning into mood and texture over overt narrative. It is a style that rewards patience, where minimal harmonic ideas and evolving sound design are given the time to settle and do their[…]
Today, Ring Noord kick off 2026 with a two-track release that turns a single vocal idea into two distinctly different tracks. Out now on VISION, “It Never Lasts Long Enough + It Never Whatever” serves as a paired statement, released together as one combined single, where shared source material is pushed toward two very different emotional[…]
It’s hard to find an artist with a more unique story than New York City’s own Kozlow. In the music industry, you often find someone wearing one or two of the following hats: producer, DJ, live instrumentalist, event planner, promoter, label owner, A&R. Remarkably, Kozlow wears all of them with pride. A classically trained violinist,[…]
For this edition of How It Was Made, Amirali breaks down the production of “Endless High”, taken from his new EP on Mélopée Records. Iranian-born and now UK-based, Amirali has built a reputation for records that balance emotional weight with club functionality, shaped by releases on Crosstown Rebels, Diynamic and Sincopat, and a background that[…]
Table of Contents Image Cred Above: Magnetic Magazine Recordings’ Artist Discognition When I talk about hooks with electronic music producers, I usually start with a simple truth: the hook is the part of the track people remember, hum, or wait for when it comes back around. In a streaming-driven environment, that matters more than ever,[…]
Taking us all on the most awe-inspiring of musical journeys, acclaimed DJ, producer and creative director Kaeno unveils debut full artist album, ‘Nefarious Things.’ Blessing fans alike with a body of work that is truly unique, acclaimed DJ, producer and creative director Kaeno has unveiled his debut full artist album, in the form of ‘Nefarious Things.’ Combining[…]
I think New Years’ Resolutions suck. Stick with me for a second. I think New Years’ Resolutions that serve a solely self-fulfilling purpose are awful. People don’t keep up with them for longer than 3 weeks most of the time, so why would you make a resolution you don’t follow just because you can? If[…]
Audeze has officially unveiled the Maxwell 2, a full redesign of its widely praised wireless gaming headset, aimed squarely at players who care as much about audio accuracy as they do comfort and reliability. Rather than a light refresh, Maxwell 2 is an inside-and-out rethink that builds on the original’s reputation while addressing long-session usability,[…]
Roland has expanded its KIYOLA series with the introduction of the KF-20 and KF-25, two artisan digital pianos built in collaboration with Karimoku, one of Japan’s most respected premium wood furniture makers. Crafted in Japan, these new models continue KIYOLA’s focus on merging refined piano technology with furniture-grade woodworking, resulting in instruments designed to live[…]
Space has quietly become one of the biggest constraints for modern creators. Between portable vocal booths, nearfield monitors, laptops, and interfaces, even experienced producers find themselves improvising desk layouts that never quite feel stable or ergonomic. ISOVOX is addressing that reality head-on with WorkSpace, a studio desk add-on designed to mount directly onto standard PA[…]
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