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All items in your studio break down into two categories: shiny and not-shiny. Shiny things are eye-catching gear, like a new modular synth or a MIDI controller with weighted keys. They give off the impression that you're a pro. On the other hand, there are the less flashy things: your ergonomic ...Continue reading  » Read More

We haven’t heard from Speed since 2022, when they released their EP Gang Called Speed, followed by the track “One Blood We Bleed.” Today, the Australian hardcore group is announcing their debut album, Only One Mode, and sharing the lead single “Real Life Love.”  » Read More

A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie was supposed to perform at Manchester’s new Co-op Live arena today for the venue’s opening night. Thousands of fans were queueing outside to be let in at 6:30PM, but at 6:40PM the event was canceled due to a technical issue. The £365 million venue is also postponing Olivia Rodrigo’s Guts Tour dates.  » Read More

Duane Eddy, the beloved and influential musical pioneer whose twangy playing helped establish the primacy of the electric guitar in rock ‘n’ roll, has died. The New York Times reports that Eddy died from cancer Tuesday at in Franklin, Tenn. He had turned 86 just days before his death.  » Read More

Electric Light Orchestra’s Richard Tandy has passed away at 76. ELO leader Jeff Lynne announced the news on social media, writing: “He was a remarkable musician & friend and I’ll cherish the lifetime of memories we had together.”  » Read More

Yesterday, Kendrick Lamar fired back at Drake with a six-minute diss track called “Euphoria,” continuing a beef that has been playing out for a while now.  » Read More

Kneecap have been building up the hype for their debut album, Fine Art, which arrives in June. The Northern Irish rap trio has shared the Grian Chatten collaboration “Better Way To Live” and brought it to Ireland’s Late Late Show.  » Read More

Gracie Abrams’ associations are well-established at this point: daughter of J.J. Abrams, client of Aaron Dessner, key inspiration for Olivia Rodrigo, opening act for Taylor Swift. But did you know your favorite pop star’s favorite nepo baby can act? Abrams recently announced her second album, The Secret Of Us,  » Read More

In their first incarnation, the Richmond post-hardcore explorers City Of Caterpillar were only around for a few years, from 2000 to 2003, and they only released one album. Still, City Of Caterpillar, along with fellow Virginia bands like Pageninetynine and Majority Rule, helped define the sound known as screamo. City Of Caterpillar reunited in 2016,  » Read More