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Image Image Credit Johnny Nunez / Contributor via Getty Images and Michael Simon / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Fetty Wap attends his Official Welcome Home Party on Jan. 16, 2026, in New York City and Gia Giudice co-hosts “Good Day New York” on Jan. 9, 2026, in New York City Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Fetty Wap appeared in a TikTok dance with Gia Giudice just two weeks after his early prison release. The duo joined the “Big Guy” trend, originally created by Louis Da Silva and soundtracked by Ice Spice. Fans reacted with surprise and nostalgia, referencing…

Image Image Credit Johnny Nunez / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Fat Joe performs onstage during Jamz and Conversations with Jimmy Jam on January 15, 2026, in New York City. Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Fat Joe questioned J. Cole’s place in the “Big Three” because the rapper apologized to Kendrick Lamar. Jadakiss defended Cole, saying lyrics and fans matter more than beef. The debate reveals generational tensions over how legacy is defined in Hip Hop. J. Cole has begun the rollout of his long-awaited The Fall-Off album and has sparked excitement in the process. However, Fat Joe is…

Image Image Credit Lyvans Boolaky / Contributor via Getty Images, Marc Piasecki / Contributor via Getty Images, and Arnold Jerocki / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Pharrell Williams walks the runway for the Louis Vuitton Menswear Fall/Winter 2026-2027 at Paris Fashion Week, Quavo attends the Louis Vuitton Menswear Fall/Winter 2026-2027 show at Paris Fashion Week, and ASAP Rocky walks the runway for the AWGE Menswear Spring/Summer 2026 show at Paris Fashion Week Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Pharrell Williams premiered new music from A$AP Rocky, Quavo, John Legend and others at the Louis Vuitton Fall/Winter 2026 show. The event…

Music discovery is no longer just about sound. Today, most listeners encounter new music through screens first. Social media feeds, streaming platforms and video apps all prioritise visual content, which means strong visuals play a major role in whether someone stops scrolling and presses play.  Visuals help give music context. They communicate mood, genre and personality before a listener hears a single note. A well-designed visual can make a track feel more professional, more intentional and more memorable. For independent artists, visuals are often the first impression. They also help build identity. Consistent artwork, colours and video style make it easier…

FRCTL has released GRN Lite, a free granular effect plugin for Windows, macOS, and Linux. I’m always curious to try new granular tools, especially since some granular plugins can feel a bit intimidating at first, so I like searching for ones that instantly click with me. We recently covered Fractive, which is a more advanced, commercial granular sampler. GRN Lite sits at the opposite end of the spectrum, and that’s exactly what makes it interesting for beginners or those who want a lightweight granular tool. This is a stripped-down and super beginner-friendly granular effect. Instead of going into detail with…

At pointblank, we take learning seriously, but we have way more fun doing it. From deconstructing chart-topping tracks to recreating iconic sound effects from blockbuster films, we make learning relevant, creative, and immediately applicable. In this video, our lecturer James Malone summons his inner Kaiju as he recreates Godzilla’s iconic atomic-charge sound effect in Ableton Live using nothing but stock plugins. From analysing the original sound to rebuilding it from scratch, James walks you through his process, breaking down how to match timbre, tone, and modulation with precision. Inspired to recreate iconic sound effects of your own? Why not take your…

Gianni Chiarello, a UK-based guitarist and educator with a wealth of experience in the music industry, has released Nice Stomps! Plugins – a collection of free guitar-based plugins for macOS, Windows, and Linux. From Berklee College of Music to iconic studios and stages around the world, his résumé has some stellar highlights. Gianni has put that knowledge and experience to good use as a music tutor and through the release of several guitar tuition guidebooks. You can check out some of Ginanni’s jazz/funk/rock-inspired music on his website; I love Breaking Point from the album Gianni Chiarello & The Same Beat.…

Image Image Credit Christopher Polk/Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Soulja Boy at the BMI R&B/Hip Hop Awards in Los Angeles Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Soulja Boy confirmed an exclusive streaming deal with Twitch competitor Kick. The rapper called himself “the new face” of Kick during a livestream announcement. Kick’s creator-friendly revenue model and platform tools are attracting major talent. Soulja Boy is taking his livestreaming ambitions to Kick. On Monday (Jan. 19), the “Crank That (Soulja Boy)” hitmaker went live to confirm a new partnership with the Twitch rival. “We live right now on Kick.com … It’s official,…

Image Image Credit Johnny Nunez / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Lil Uzi Vert attends Megan Thee Stallion’s Pete & Thomas Foundation Gala at Gotham Hall on July 16, 2025, in New York City Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Lil Uzi Vert’s sideline appearance in Fernando Mendoza’s jersey created a viral crossover moment between Hip Hop and college football. Uzi and their girlfriend, JT, were rooting on opposite sides, with JT repping her hometown Miami Hurricanes. Indiana won the title 27-21, and fans dubbed Uzi “Lil Hoozi Vert” after the appearance. What have Lil Uzi Vert and JT been…

Developer Decadebridge has offered several free instruments, which includes BalterLITE for macOS and Windows. We’ve featured a few Decadebridge releases over the years, with the most recent being Shallow Grave in September, 2025. If you haven’t checked it out already, Shallow Grave is a cascading filter plugin for macOS and Windows. This time, we’re looking at BalterLITE, a free two-channel sample player for macOS and Windows. The plugin comes in AU and VST3 formats. Before I proceed, the developer has noted that BalterLITE has been tested on an Intel-based Mac and works; however, some Mac users on newer systems have…