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Image Image Credit Joseph Okpako / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Summer Walker performs onstage during Wireless Festival at Finsbury Park on July 11, 2025 in London, England Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Summer Walker joked she’s been worked “like a slave” while promoting her upcoming album, Finally Over It. She filmed a viral jail cell skit and called on Interscope and Tyler Perry to “free” her from album mode. Fans have spotted clues like blurred album covers, cryptic tweets, and singles such as “Heart Of A Woman” and “Spend It.” Summer Walker has been working really, really hard…
Image Image Credit Frazer Harrison / Staff via Getty Images and Jamie McCarthy / Staff via Getty Images Image Alt G Herbo attends the 2024 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 30, 2024 in Los Angeles, California and Nicki Minaj performs onstage during her Pink Friday 2 World Tour – New York at Madison Square Garden on September 07, 2024 in New York City Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: G Herbo says he earned around half a million dollars after collaborating with Nicki Minaj on “Chi-Raq” in 2014. The Chicago rapper initially thought the offer was fake and nearly…
Ever noticed how time flies when you’re making beats in Ableton Live? That’s because it doesn’t feel like work — it feels like play. Ableton Live is more than a DAW. It’s a creative playground designed for flow, fun, and experimentation. Let’s break down why Ableton Live feels like a video game — and how that mindset can make you a better producer. Ableton Live Suite vs the 30-Day Free Trial: What’s the Difference? 1. Instant Feedback = Instant Fun In most DAWs, making music feels like building a spreadsheet. Click, drag, tweak, repeat. But in Ableton Live, every…
How do you make different drum patterns? Different types of drum patterns can be created by placing drum hits in different positions. For example, disco drum patterns will usually feature kick drums on every beat of the bar, while jazz drums will have more sporadically placed kicks and snares. Often, different styles of music will have a specific type of drum sound associated with it. You’re likely to hear synthetic drums in techno, for example, and acoustic drums in rock music. Another factor that affects the feel of a drum pattern is how quickly it’s played. So, for instance, house…
Dreaming of sun-soaked beats and the chance to play sets in the heart of the electronic music universe? pointblank Music School is offering an exclusive 20% early bird discount on our Ibiza short courses – but only for a limited time until 31 October 2025! Use code IBIZAEARLY at checkout and secure your spot in paradise. Ibiza + pointblank = a match made in music heaven Ibiza isn’t just a destination, it’s a rite of passage for anyone serious about electronic music. With pointblank, you’ll learn to DJ and produce in the heart of the island, surrounded by legendary clubs…
NoiseWorks Audio is once again giving away TranSplit, its innovative transient and body balancing plugin, completely free for a limited time. The plugin normally costs €49, but you can grab it right now at no charge from the NoiseWorks website. If you’ve missed it the first time around (it was briefly free back in June 2023), this is another chance to add what is, in my opinion, a very clever dynamics tool to your collection. I got it for free the last time it was offered and have used it quite a lot for tightening my cinematic SFX. Unlike a compressor,…
Learn how UA captured the sound of this classic “piggyback” setup. The UAD Showtime ’64 Tube Amp plug-in gives guitarists the iconic punch and clean headroom of a vintage 1964 Fender Showman Amp* right in their DAW. Known for its loud, sparkling cleans and later reputation as a “pedal platform” amp, the Showman has been the backbone of countless stage and studio rigs. Here, UA Senior Product Designer James Santiago walks you through what makes the UAD Showtime ’64 plug-in different, and how mic and cab choices transform its tones, and why it’s just as good for bass and twangy…
Image Image Credit Paras Griffin / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Pooh Shiesty and Gucci Mane perform during Parking Lot Concert Series presents: Gucci Mane & The New 1017 Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Pooh Shiesty was released from federal prison after serving three years of a 63-month sentence. Gucci Mane celebrated Shiesty’s release with a viral Instagram post that energized fans and the 1017 community. The Memphis rapper’s lawyer hinted at a major comeback, saying the rapper is “ready” and his story is “just starting.” Pooh Shiesty got out of federal prison early, and plenty of fans, friends…
Image Image Credit Prince Williams / Contributor via Getty Images, Scott Dudelson / Contributor via Getty Images, and Scott Dudelson / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Future performs during “Future & Metro Boomin We Trust You Tour,” Chief Keef performs during 2025 Dreamville Music Festival, and Saweetie performing at Rolling Loud 2023 Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: The 2025 lineup for Don’t Fall in Love Fest blends Latin and Hip Hop stars for a unique cross-genre experience. The festival highlights the growing crossover between música Mexicana and Hip Hop, with acts like Banda MS and Snow Tha Product. Tickets…
Image Image Credit Gilbert Flores / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Halle Bailey at the 56th NAACP Image Awards Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Halle Bailey’s first solo album, love? or something like it, arrives on Oct. 24. The project explores themes of first love, heartbreak and emotional growth. Expect a genre blend of R&B, alternative and pop, with possible input from Chlöe. Halle Bailey’s debut solo album is just weeks away. On Wednesday (Oct. 8), she revealed that love? or something like it, her first full-length release as a solo artist, will arrive on Oct. 24. The Little…