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. At many points, it can steal from artists’ work without their consent. Let me make this clear: I do not condone usage of unethical[…]

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Kappa FuturFestival Expands 2026 Lineup With Major Phase Two Additions

Following its initial lineup reveal, Kappa FuturFestival has announced Phase Two of its 2026 edition, further expanding the bill ahead of its return to Parco Dora in Turin from July 3–5, 2026. The latest additions continue the festival’s long-standing commitment to pairing underground credibility with large-scale moments, introducing extended sets, rare collaborations, and forward-facing live[…]

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-275-wireless-tv-headphones-auracast were designed to address that limitation directly, offering a dedicated wireless listening system that restores intelligibility and control without disturbing others in the room. The RS 275 bundle pairs the lightweight HDR 275[…]

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Caprices Festival 2026 Reveals Full Lineup for New Winter Location in Gstaad

After more than 23 editions in Switzerland’s Valais region, Caprices Festival is officially entering a new chapter. The iconic winter festival has revealed its full 2026 lineup alongside confirmation that its flagship edition will move to Eggli in Gstaad, taking place across two weekends from March 13–15 and March 20–22, 2026. Perched high above the[…]

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Tomorrowland Unveils 2026 Lineup For ‘CONSCIENCIA’ Theme Debut

The wait is over, Tomorrowland officially announced their massive lineup for the 2026 edition, under their brand-new CONSCIENCIA concept. The festival revealed a great wave of artists who will be musicalizing Boom during two whole weekends in 2026. Once again, the festival delivers something for everyone: from timeless electronic classics to cutting-edge sounds, rising young[…]

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Insomniac Moves EDC Thailand to December for 2026 Edition

Insomniac has announced that EDC Thailand will shift to new December dates beginning in 2026, with the festival returning for its third edition on December 18–20, 2026 at Rhythm Park in Phuket. The move marks a departure from the festival’s previous January schedule, aiming to improve travel accessibility and overall experience for international Headliners. Beginning[…]

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 live, public-facing program on the show floor. Known for its emphasis on trust, collaboration, and sustained creative relationships, PLAYLIST Retreat has quietly influenced careers across music and production[…]

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 microphone. First introduced in 1951, the M 50 became foundational to orchestral recording practices and played a defining role in the development of the[…]

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 this conversation with Vellichor. Based in the United States and working internationally, Vellichor approaches house and electronic music as a way to process memory, influence, and[…]

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Amnesia Ibiza Marks 50 Years with Spectacular Opening Party Launch

The Iconic Ibiza Night Club, Amnesia has stood the test of time and is celebrating their 50 year anniversary this year. Since 1976, Amnesia has remained a sanctuary for those who put the room before the image. A space built on music and atmosphere, and a lasting commitment to what matters. Amnesia, a beloved Ibiza[…]

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John Summit Announces 2026 Residency at [UNVRS] Ibiza

This summer, the global icon John Summit will take Mondays to another level at the top night club in IBIZA, [UNVRS]. Ready for his first summer residency on the island, John Summit is hyped for the summer. IBIZA WE’RE FKN BACK BABY While Summit is no stranger to the island—having hosted legendary two-night takeovers at[…]

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 cultural collaborations throughout 2026. A landmark year for a true Ibiza institution, 2026 sees the club mark 50 years at the forefront of electronic music, beginning with[…]

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 with the Córdoba scene, the mix reflects an artist whose approach to selection has been refined over decades of listening, touring, and building trust with[…]

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A New Sphere Venue Will Open in Maryland

As part of a plan to take their tech global, Sphere Entertainment is launching a 6,000-seat ‘mini’ version that packs the same immersive punch as the original Vegas landmark that will be located 15 minutes south of Washington, DC. This project represents a “world-class win” for the region, positioning Maryland as a premier destination for[…]