Image credit: Object & Animal, Director of Photography Norm Li (taken from the music video embedded below) So, Chappell Roan’s “The Subway” is really making waves right now—hitting number one on Spotify’s Daily Top Songs USA chart and climbing quickly on the Official Singles Chart in the UK. It’s become a fan favorite ever since[…]
Image Cred: Ethel Cain If you’ve spent any time with Ethel Cain’s Waco, Texas, especially as the closer to her album Willoughby Tucker, I’ll Always Love You, you know it’s an experience. Clocking in at over 15 minutes, it’s this slow, soul-crushing, atmospheric journey that builds and breaks you at once. Critics have noted how[…]
Table of Contents There are very few wireless headphones that I actually reach for consistently, and even fewer that manage to blend practicality with a sound profile I don’t have to constantly EQ. The thinksound OV202w was a bit of a wild card when I first saw it pop up—compact design, wooden accents, and a[…]
“Elodie” is arriving earlier than planned, and for good reason. We wanted this one out in the world without waiting for the calendar to catch up. Pørtl has a way of locking into an idea and letting it breathe without piling on unnecessary layers, and this track is a perfect example. It comes from a[…]
Creamfields enjoys another epic weekend in Cheshire Photo by Jack Kimber When it comes to dance music festivals, there are big weekends, and then there’s Creamfields. Returning to Daresbury, Cheshire from August 21–24, the 2025 edition is gearing up to be one of the most ambitious in its history. Rockstar Energy Presents Creamfields will see[…]
Bound To Divide’s story is the definition of persistence paying off. He went from grinding out tracks in his spare time while working in IT to signing with labels like Monstercat Silk, landing music placements in Rocket League, building a thriving YouTube channel, and growing his sample pack business into something that even artists like[…]
Tomorrowland is bringing its world-famous CORE stage to the United States for the very first time. The European festival giant today unveiled a series of 2026 festivals under its globetrotting CORE house and techno event series, with debut stops in Los Angeles, California, and Melbourne, Australia, and a return to Medellín, Colombia, set to mark[…]
Table of Contents The Novation Launch Control XL 3 which only recently dropped feels like the kind of controller that was built to live at the center of a hybrid studio. And I mean hybrid in almost every sense of the word too, not just toing the lien between stage and DAW. I’m talking about[…]
Rising genre-defier Luck (@iamluck) makes a fearless entrance with her debut project It Wasn’t Luck – The LP, a deeply personal and expansive 17-track album out now on all streaming platforms. Rooted in alt-R&B but unconstrained by genre, the LP weaves together hip-hop, pop, and rock to tell a story that’s as spiritual as it[…]
This July the multi-talented Iman Taheri unveils his debut poetry collection, Lost In Your Eyes. Blending literary elegance with cinematic portraiture, this limited-edition volume is a deeply personal expression of healing, resilience, and inner dialogue – marking the latest chapter in the meteoric rise of a man widely hailed as a miracle healer and modern[…]
Table of Contents If you’ve spent any time rearranging gear in your home studio like I have, you already know how rare it is to find something that actually makes the process easier or the gear you use more accessible. I’ve tried everything from Ikea side tables to rolling carts, and most of them end[…]
JD Sports has released an exclusive women’s edition of the Nike Air Max Muse in a striking Desert Sand colorway, available only through its Global Access platform. This futuristic sneaker brings bold design elements and sustainable construction together, creating a statement piece that stands apart from the terrace sneaker trends dominating the current streetwear scene.[…]
There’s a point in every creative project where the ideas stall. Sometimes, the best move isn’t pushing through—it’s stepping out. Arc’teryx’s updated Beta AR jacket, now built with GORE-TEX PRO ePE, isn’t just gear for the mountains—it’s a tool that helps artists, producers, and anyone working in a creative field reconnect with the kind of[…]
Table of Contents When it comes to preparing music libraries and moving between different DJ setups, speed and reliability matter. PNY has launched the Duo Link V3, a USB 3.2 Gen 2 dual-drive built to handle demanding workflows for DJs, producers, and anyone who needs fast, dependable file transfers. Available in capacities up to 2TB,[…]
Would you give your kidney for a festival ticket? Well, now you can. Sort of. In a nod to the well-trodden FOMO phrase, “I’d give my kidney for a ticket,” Sweden’s Way Out West festival has launched a limited ticket giveaway for hopeful attendees who join Sweden’s National Organ Donor registry. Featuring star-studded acts like[…]
The lineup has arrived for Insomniac’s annual Halloween weekend festival, Escape Halloween. This year, falling on Halloween night, the world’s largest rave dedicated to the spooky holiday is back at its longtime haunt at the NOS Events Center in San Bernardino, California, on October 31 and November 1. Over 80 DJs will perform at Escape’s[…]
Cloverdale has been on a relentless run with his Channel 303 project, and his new single “Nobody” with Return of the Jaded proves why this series has quickly become one of the most talked-about stories in club music right now. Out now, “Nobody” pushes UKG-inspired grooves through a bass-heavy framework, built with the precision and[…]
Output has partnered with Los Angeles Academy for Artists and Music Production (LAAMP) to give two emerging producers the chance to win full-tuition scholarships valued at $39,900 each. The contest is open to producers, songwriters, and artists ready to take their music to the next level, with submissions closing on August 20. Applicants simply need[…]
Table of Contents I have spent the past few weeks using the Audeze Maxwell across gaming sessions, music listening, and even some production work, and it has been the kind of headset that takes over your desk without you realizing it. I initially wanted to check it out(thank you, Audeze, for sending) because I wanted[…]
Table of Contents I’ve gone through a lot of chairs in my studio over the years, from basic office chairs to higher-end models that were supposed to be ergonomic. None of them ever felt right for long sessions. The Voyager II caught my attention because it claims to have been built with musicians in mind.[…]
Musik Hack has quickly become one of the most talked-about new names in music production software, and it is easy to see why. Co-founded by Grammy-nominated engineer Stan Greene and composer-turned-developer Sam Fischmann, the company builds plugins designed to strip away unnecessary complexity and keep the focus on what actually matters: making great-sounding music without[…]
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