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Image Image Credit Gilbert Flores / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Ty Dolla $ign at the 2025 MTV Music Video Awards Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: The 15-track project will feature Leon Thomas, Chlöe and the single “ALL IN.” The trailer’s narration explores themes of greed and power, hinting at a darker tone for the album. Ty Dolla $ign’s visual rollout signals a bold return to solo work after years of collaborations. Ty Dolla $ign’s TYCOON is set to release just a little over a month away. On Monday (Sept. 8), the singer-songwriter wiped his socials and dropped a…
Discover how Apollo interfaces, UAD plug-ins, and a drummer’s instincts power his chart-topping productions. Fortune, as they say, favors the bold, and for producer/songwriter Imad Royal, boldness is defined in his production style. The Washington D.C. native has carved out a unique path as one of pop’s most inventive producers, with credits like Panic! at the Disco, Doja Cat, Oliver Tree, Benson Boone, Keshi, and most recently, a career-defining run as executive producer and music director for Rico Nasty. Royal’s story begins with D.C. hardcore and SoundCloud beat battles, before landing his first Grammy nomination. Today, he’s known for a…
Not sure which mic suits your sound? Use a scale from 1 (dull) to 10 (harsh) to match your source with the right mic type. Pair soft, bright singers with condenser mics, and tame harsh sources with dynamic mics. Ribbon mics? They add room air and neutral smoothness to the mix. Microphones 101: Which Mic Should I Buy for My Home Studio? Step 1: Rate Your Voice or Instrument Listen to your source and rate it on a 1–10 scale: 1 = Dull (lacks high-end, soft) 10 = Harsh (bright, piercing, edgy) This simple…
KageMusicKorea, an independent record label and audio developer based in Seoul, South Korea, has released the KG Series, a free collection of 12 audio plugins designed to provide affordable (or rather, free) creative tools for music producers. The KG Series is aimed at breaking down the financial barriers one might associate with music production. Of course, since you’re reading BPB, you learn about hundreds of free plugins each year. But even so, getting twelve free plugins in one purpose-built bundle is a nice touch. The developers describe the KG Series project as a way to help artists, both beginners and…
BaconPaul, maintainer and developer of the Surge synthesizer project, recently released the nightly build of his Two Filters plugin for free. As the name suggests, the Two Filters plugin consists of, well, two filters. Sounds boring? Well, it’s more to the story! Each filter features cutoff, resonance, and morph controls, offering 14 distinct filter models, including tri-pole, comb, ladder, sample & hold, and more. You can choose between a 6, 12, 18, or 24db slope to boot, but that’s only where the fun begins. The filters can also be routed in different versions of parallel or serial configurations, which opens…
Choosing the right music school isn’t just about where you’ll study, it’s about where your creative journey truly begins. Whether you dream of producing chart-topping tracks, stepping into the spotlight as a vocalist, composing scores for film, mastering the art of sound engineering, or moving crowds as a DJ, the right school can help you unlock your potential, grow your confidence, and set you on the path to a thriving career in music. Today’s best music schools go far beyond teaching scales and classical performance. They’re places where tradition meets innovation, where technical training is paired with real-world industry insight.…
Can TS cables damage your audio gear? Learn the key differences between TS and TRS cables. Discover potential issues in using them interchangeably with our in-depth guide. Understanding the differences between TS and TRS cables as a musician or audio enthusiast is essential. While seemingly identical in appearance, they have significantly different applications and can lead to less-than-ideal scenarios used in the wrong instance. Each connector type is designed to carry a specific signal. For example, using a TS cable will cause noise and distortion when used instead of a TRS cable. To cover it briefly, it can be summarised…
Can TS cables damage your audio gear? Learn the key differences between TS and TRS cables. Discover potential issues in using them interchangeably with our in-depth guide. Understanding the differences between TS and TRS cables as a musician or audio enthusiast is essential. While seemingly identical in appearance, they have significantly different applications and can lead to less-than-ideal scenarios used in the wrong instance. Each connector type is designed to carry a specific signal. For example, using a TS cable will cause noise and distortion when used instead of a TRS cable. To cover it briefly, it can be summarised…
Image Image Credit Robert Okine / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Trippie Redd and Coi Leray attend the red carpet premiere of “Dullsville And The Doodleverse” Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: New photos of baby Miyoco have fans debating whether she looks more like Coi Leray or Trippie Redd. Social media users flooded the comments with comparisons and playful reactions. The post follows earlier updates from Leray, including a birth vlog and a nursery tour. Baby Miyoco is growing up to look just like her dad, according to the internet. On Monday (Sept. 8), Coi Leray shared a mall-day…
Image Image Credit Joseph Okpako / Contributor via Getty Images, Mat Hayward / Contributor via Getty Images, and Scott Legato / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Central Cee at O2 Arena, Don Toliver at WAMU Theater, and Wiz Khalifa at Tycoon Music Festival Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Central Cee, Wiz Khalifa, Karan Aujla and Don Toliver will headline Rolling Loud India 2025. The event marks Rolling Loud’s first appearance in India, which will be hosted in Navi Mumbai this November. The festival’s India debut highlights the growing influence of South Asian Hip Hop on the global stage. Rolling…