Can the concert and ticketing industry be disrupted in ways that benefits fans? Self-described 'fandom analyst' Monia Ali of Fandom Exile offers some thoughtful and provocative suggestions on how to create a fans first concert industry. The post How To Create A Fans First...

Music Think Tank

Dec 15, 03:21 PM

How Teen AI Chatbot Use, Spotify Prompted Playlists Reshape Music Discovery

A new survey from Pew Research “Teens Social Media and AI Chatbots 2025” shows that in addition to social media, AI chatbots are rapidly embedding themselves into teen digital life. Spotify is jumping on the trend with a new feature call Prompted Playlists. All of this...

Music Think Tank

Dec 15, 03:16 PM

Only When I’m Dancing Do I Feel This Free: Half of clubbers think phones are “ruining” the dancefloor

But are wearable screens really the solution?

Keyboard Magazine

Dec 15, 03:15 PM

Modartt releases Syngular instrument pack for Pianoteq v9.1.0

Modartt has announced the release of an new instrument pack for the Pianoteq virtual instrument. A creative playground with imaginary timbres and organic expressivity, Syngular aims to transforms Pianoteq’s physical modelling engine into a powerful laboratory for sound creati...

Rekkerd.org

Dec 15, 03:11 PM

Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Music Marketing 101 and Do Stars Write Their Hits?

Episode 280 of Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart's podcast Your Morning Coffee: Weekly News for the New Music Business is available now. The post Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Music Marketing 101 and Do Stars Write Their Hits? appeared first on Hypebot.

Music Think Tank

Dec 15, 03:00 PM

KV331 Audio is giving away SynthMaster One for free until January 4

Usually priced at $49, SynthMaster One is an approachable wavetable synth with an intuitive workflow and some stellar filters

Keyboard Magazine

Dec 15, 02:45 PM

Klevgrand launches Parrot creative audio repeater plugin

Klevgrand has introduced its most experimental effect plugin to date. Taking you down a rabbit hole of rhythmic exploration and creative accidents, Parrot adds something very unique and interesting to almost anything, from subtle beat variation or harmonic accents to glitchy ...

Rekkerd.org

Dec 15, 02:42 PM

MUSIC BUSINESS NEWS and LIVE MUSIC INDUSTRY UPDATES

We search the web so you don’t have to. Find the latest Music Business News under BUSINESS NEWS & Live Music Industry News under LIVE INDUSTRY NEWS tabs above. The post MUSIC BUSINESS NEWS and LIVE MUSIC INDUSTRY UPDATES appeared first on Hypebot.

Music Think Tank

Dec 15, 02:30 PM

“It’s not as intimidating as what they want you to believe”: How the Black Rebel Motorcycle Club took on the Trump administration, and won

Federal Department had used one of their songs illegally

Keyboard Magazine

Dec 15, 02:05 PM

“We got a list of about 40 songs. Internally, certainly, I scoff - that’s almost three hours. This is insanity. What are we gonna cut?": Taylor Swift's bass player Amos Heller says he couldn't believe the length of the proposed setlist on the Eras T

Plus, he reveals his unusual backstage practice location

Keyboard Magazine

Dec 15, 01:54 PM

IFEA – Rive: Real-time polyphonic harmonic splitter effect plugin

iFeature has introduced the first real-time polyphonic harmonic splitter that separates any sound into its odd, even, and inharmonic components with precision. Rive can shape, shift, or emphasize each part independently, giving direct control over the internal structure of a ...

Rekkerd.org

Dec 15, 01:46 PM

Smemo Sounds 20-in-1 Mega Bundle Vol. 9 on sale for $9.95 USD

VST Alarm has launched a limited time sale on the 20-in-1 Mega Bundle Vol. 9 by Smemo Sounds, offering a 97% discount on the collection featuring 100 construction kits for the next few weeks. This high-quality products includes essential melodies to elevate your tracks....

Rekkerd.org

Dec 15, 01:26 PM

Native Instruments launches RSI 2 instrument by 10 Phantom Rooms

Native Instruments has introduced a new Kontakt Player-powered virtual instrument library by 10 Phantom Rooms. Built exclusively for NKS, RSI 2 is made from two of Berlin’s rarest synths, bringing processed samples from the Jomox SunSyn and the Resonator Neuronium into a focu...

Rekkerd.org

Dec 15, 01:05 PM

Isotonik Studios 12 Days of Christmas: 30% off on popular products of 2025

Isotonik Studios has launched a limited time promotion on some of 2025’s most popular products, offering a 30% discount on selected Max for Live devices through the end of the year. We kicked things off on Friday on our homepage. Each day we’re adding one of our most popular...

Rekkerd.org

Dec 15, 12:55 PM

Fruity Loops Web! FL Studio arrives in a browser beta, with full compatibility

Mark your calendar: in the year of our Lord 2025, FL Studio is the first 'legacy' production software to arrive with a full Web version, complete with native FL plug-ins. Start projects in your browser, and complete them in FL desktop software. It's an installation-free FL,...

Create Digital Music

Dec 15, 12:50 PM

Alpha Cinematic releases Life & Love expansion for Soundbox

Alpha Cinematic has introduced a romantic, film-inspired sound collection for the free Soundbox virtual instrument from Audiomodern. A focused tool that gives you exactly what you need to score love, memory, tenderness, and bittersweet beauty, Love & Life is crafted to...

Rekkerd.org

Dec 15, 12:42 PM

Cinematic Alpha releases Life & Love expansion for Soundbox

Cinematic Alpha has introduced a romantic, film-inspired sound collection for the free Soundbox virtual instrument from Audiomodern. A focused tool that gives you exactly what you need to score love, memory, tenderness, and bittersweet beauty, Love & Life is crafted to...

Rekkerd.org

Dec 15, 12:42 PM

FREE: Synthmaster One synthesizer by KV331 Audio (limited time) + Winter Sale launched

As part of its Winter Sale, KV331 Audio has announced that the Synthmaster One software synthesizer is available for free. SynthMaster One is KV331 Audio’s single layer single screen wavetable synthesizer with a simple workflow. With its simple layout, rich...

Rekkerd.org

Dec 15, 11:53 AM

“I wish I had a Bernie Taupin. But I’m not like that. I like to do it all myself, I’m a greedy bitch”: Freddie Mercury talks about songwriting in interview unearthed from 1985

Parts one and two of series is up on Youtube

Keyboard Magazine

Dec 15, 11:34 AM