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Duolingo's gamified music lessons are launching this fall
The educational tech company first announced that it was gearing up to add music lessons to its repertoire back in September, promising "hundreds of bite-sized lessons" that can teach you music with the help of over 200 tunes
Mariella Moon10.11.2023
Amazon’s live audio-streaming platform Amp closes up shop
Amazon is shutting down its short-lived audio app known as Amp. The tool was designed to allow creators to make custom content as modern DJ hosts.
Malak Saleh10.05.2023
Revised Protect Musicians Act could empower artists against streaming platforms
US Representative Deborah Ross has introduced updates to the Protect Musicians Act. If passed, the bill will create a level playing field for artist negotiating with major streaming companies.
Stephanie Barnes09.20.2023
Victrola's new Hi-Res wireless turntables won't require a Sonos setup
Victrola's new Hi-Res Carbon and Hi-Res Onyx both have built-in Qualcomm audio hardware that will connect to any Bluetooth speakers or headphones. This audio hardware upgrade is a major shift for Victrola.
Malak Saleh09.08.2023
The Grammys will consider that viral song with Drake and The Weeknd AI vocals for awards after all
The creator of 'Heart on my Sleeve,' a song that used generative AI to mimic the vocals of Drake and The Weeknd, has submitted it for Grammy Award consideration. As it turns out, the composition may actually be eligible for songwriting awards, including song of the year.
Kris Holt09.07.2023
Spotify puts publicly available lyrics behind a premium paywall in 'routine test'
Spotify is experimenting with making its in-app lyrics a Premium-only feature. However, this move isn't sitting well with some users.
Stephanie Barnes09.06.2023
YouTube Music's Now Playing tab adds everyone's least-favorite feature: YouTube comments
YouTube Music's latest redesign of the Now Playing page is making its way to iOS and Android devices everywhere. There's a new feature that brings an extra social element to the app. You'll now be able to read and post comments on the Now Playing page.
Kris Holt09.01.2023YouTube wants to benefit from AI-generated music without the copyright headaches
YouTube's new principles for AI-generated music welcome the technology, but also play nicely with labels protecting their copyrights.
Jon Fingas08.22.2023
Scientists recreate an iconic Pink Floyd song by scanning listeners' brains
The research looked at how brains interact with music.
Sarah Fielding08.16.2023
This free plugin uses AI to generate music samples from text prompts
The devs behind AI-based sample editing software Samplab are back with a free VST3 plugin that generates samples from text prompts. The appropriately-named TextToSample is a plugin that opens inside your DAW, allowing you to type, say, “bubbly synth melody” to create a, well, bubbly synth melody.
Lawrence Bonk08.01.2023
TikTok expands its music streaming service test to Australia, Mexico and Singapore
TikTok has started inviting users in Australia, Mexico and Singapore to participate in a closed beta test for its new music streaming service, according to TechCrunch and CNBC.
Mariella Moon07.19.2023
Jony Ive's first post-Apple hardware project is a $60,000 turntable
Jony Ive's design agency LoveFrom helped refine Linn’s Sondek LP12 for a 50th anniversary edition. The turntable will set you back quite a bit, though: it costs $60,000.
Kris Holt07.08.2023
Sphere testing its giant LED video dome in Las Vegas
The Venetian Resort has started testing a massive 16K sphere that will define the most lavish concert venue in Las Vegas.
Jon Fingas07.04.2023
Tidal is increasing its HiFi plan to $11 per month
Starting on August 1st, an individual Tidal HiFi membership is going up by $1 to $11 per month in the US, while the family plan will run you $17 per month, an increase of $2.
Kris Holt07.04.2023
Spotify reportedly wants to add full-length music videos to its app
Spotify is considering adding full-length music videos to its streaming service.
Jon Fingas07.01.2023
Hulu is streaming Bonnaroo this weekend for the third year in a row
Bonnaroo takes place this weekend and, as with the last two years, you can watch the festival from the comfort of your home on Hulu. Through Sunday, the streaming service is offering two channels of live music coming to you from Manchester, Tennessee.
Kris Holt06.17.2023
Sennheiser SoundProtex Plus review: Concert earplugs that don't kill the vibe
Sennheiser's latest product is designed to protect your hearing without completely sacrificing sound quality, so we put them to the test at concert.
Billy Steele06.15.2023
Instagram adds music and translation to its Notes feature
Instagram's Notes feature, which lets you post a status update for your friends, is getting an upgrade. It now lets you share song clips and translate other users' notes.
Kris Holt06.13.2023
Paul McCartney is using AI to create a final song for The Beatles
Paul McCartney is using AI to turn a John Lennon demo into one last song for The Beatles.
Jon Fingas06.13.2023
Ubisoft's Rocksmith+ guitar-learning app is finally coming to iOS and Android on June 9th
Ubisoft is bringing its guitar-learning app to mobile devices later this week. Rocksmith+ will be available on iOS and Android on June 9th, nine months after the service landed on PC.
Kris Holt06.07.2023