6 Companies Combining AI & Music Production The Right Way in 2026
All images sourced from company websites. Whether we like it or not, AI is coming. I completely understand the hesitation from most of the music industry on AI. Yes, it’s scary.
Sennheiser RS 275 Delivers Private, Wireless TV Listening
As modern televisions continue to prioritize slim profiles, built-in speakers often struggle to deliver clarity and impact, especially at lower volumes. newsroom.sennheiser.com/rs-
NAMM 2026: MIYAVI’s “Double Swords” Pedals Mark a New Chapter for Donner
With NAMM 2026 now underway, one of the pedal launches I have been most curious about finally has a name and a shape. Donner Music is officially rolling out the MIYAVI Signature Do
INTERVIEW: Is there a socially responsible place for technology & A.I in Music? We interview artist & tech innovator InteliDey..
InteliDey: A musician who walks the line between the tech world.. and the creative world. Very few artists, labels or music industry professionals – are actually qualified to spe
Roland and DJ Jazzy Jeff Bring PLAYLIST Retreat to NAMM 2026
Roland and DJ Jazzy Jeff are bringing the PLAYLIST Retreat experience to The NAMM Show for the first time, translating a long-running, invitation-only creative incubator into a liv
Neumann Revives the M 50 V Tube Microphone for Modern Recording
Neumann has announced the return of one of its most historically important microphones with the release of the M 50 V, a meticulously crafted reissue of the original M 50 tube micr
Vellichor Talks Algorithms, Creative Pressure, and Reclaiming Personal Expression
Over the past decade, I have watched electronic music move further into a system shaped by playlists, algorithms, and short-form consumption, and that shift sits at the center of t
What to See at NAMM 2026: Floor Highlights Producers Absolutely Cannot Miss
Walking the floor at NAMM 2026 always turns into a reminder of how much is happening all at once, and this year already feels packed with gear, software, and ideas worth spending r
Amnesia celebrates its 50th anniversary
Amnesia, Ibiza’s home of underground clubbing for 50 years, marks five decades of music, movement, and shared experience with a year of anniversary events, guest line ups, and cu
Guy J on Digging, Influence, and the Long Arc of Taste
With the release of GU48 Guy J – Córdoba, Guy J adds another defining chapter to the Global Underground city series. Recorded in Argentina and shaped by a lifelong relationship
Tommy Phillips Explains How Access Has Changed DJing
Tommy Phillips has entered the current club landscape during a period of rapid change, where technology, access, and audience behavior continue to reshape how DJs connect with danc
Armin van Buuren & Lilly Palmer drop ‘Ayi Giri / Dopamine Machine’ EP: Listen
Armin van Buuren and Lilly Palmer have officially joined forces for the first time, releasing a new double-single titled ‘Ayi Giri / Dopamine Machine’. Moreover, the two-track
David Cloyd Releases Remixes of Standout Album Cut “Cage Of Water”
David Cloyd’s return to the wider indie music conversation has unfolded with unusual clarity and momentum. It’s clear that his hiatus only fueled him further. After more than a
Donner’s DHP Series Is One of the More Interesting Piano Previews Going Into NAMM 2026
With NAMM opening next week, I have been paying closer attention to instruments aimed at real home use rather than stage-first designs scaled down for living rooms. That is where D
JUJO explores the realms of funk, disco and house on powerful new “Currents” EP
It’s a groove-rich journey from the Australian powerhouse producer Australian producer JUJO might just be one of the best-kept secrets in electronic music, but his new Currents
Magnetic Magazine’s Artists to Watch in 2026
Cover image courtesy of ALLEYCVT. The new year is in full swing, so let’s see just who’s poised to make it theirs. We’re already a few weeks into 2026, but it’s been a quie
FabFilter Pro-C 3 Finally Feels Like the Compressor We’ve Been Waiting For
I’ve spent a lot of time inside FabFilter compressors over the years, and Pro-C has always been reliable, but with Pro-C 3, it finally feels like they leaned into character witho
Melbourne Instruments Brings Deep Logic Pro Control to ROTO-CONTROL
Melbourne Instruments has rolled out advanced Logic Pro integration for its ROTO-CONTROL motorised MIDI controller, answering one of the most consistent requests from users since t
The Importance of Selling Digital Merchandise in Today’s Musical Ecosystem – A Conversation with Payhip
In the past, merchandise usually meant solely physical items. Vinyl, CDs, cassettes, clothing, posters, other creative branded things (skateboards, fidget spinners, action figures,
6 Physical Merch Creation Platforms Producers Should Know About in 2026
Recently, we spoke about digital merchandise. Now, let’s talk physical. You may not think it, but physical merch is still one of the easiest ways to get your artist brand out the