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Image Image Credit Prince Williams / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Lil Durk performs during 2024 Dreamville Music Festival Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Lil Durk was placed in isolation after reportedly being caught with an Apple Watch, which violated prison rules. Durk’s murder-for-hire trial, tied to the 2022 killing of Lul Pab, is now scheduled for May. The rapper’s release from solitary confinement marks a shift in how he will navigate the next phase of his legal battle. Lil Durk is still in prison, but he’s reportedly finally out of solitary confinement. The Chicago rapper spent five months…
Image Image Credit Josh Brasted / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt A$AP Rocky performs during 2025 Lollapalooza Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: A$AP Rocky’s new album explores genre fusion with jazz, metal and R&B influences. The project features standout collaborations with Doechii, Brent Faiyaz and Westside Gunn. Lyrically, Rocky addresses leaks, legal issues and industry copycats while pushing his sound forward. A$AP Rocky’s Don’t Be Dumb is finally here after nearly eight years since TESTING. The Harlem rapper’s long-awaited fourth studio album is either something fans were incredibly eager to hear or the complete opposite, given all the delays…
Canvas Audio has released 8K, a new console-inspired saturation and EQ plugin, and it’s available for free for a very limited time. The developer Canvas Audio announced this freebie a few days ago and invited interested users to sign up in advance. The plugin is now officially out, meaning you can grab it right away. Just keep in mind that the free offer only lasts for 48 hours. After that, 8K reverts to its regular price of $29. 8K is built around a fixed 8 kHz high-shelf EQ band, paired with console-style saturation. You can use it to add presence…
How a custom tube mixing desk transformed audio recording, and continues to inspire music creators today. Few pieces of audio equipment can claim a lineage as culturally significant as the 610 console. Introduced in 1960 by Universal Audio founder Bill Putnam Sr., it was the first of its kind — a purpose-built tool that reflected radical ideas about sound, control, and craftsmanship. From Frank Sinatra and Ray Charles to Neil Young and Van Halen, the 610 mic preamp modules have left their fingerprint upon some of the greatest recordings of our time. We traced the origins of this hallowed equipment…
Image Image Credit Cover art for Mike Steezy’s “NEED ME” single Image Alt Cover art for Mike Steezy’s “NEED ME” single Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: “Need Me” blends West Coast energy with introspective lyrics about independence. Mike Steezy opened up in a recent interview about his creative process and staying authentic. The single follows his 2025 EP with GotDamnitDupri and marks a return to solo work. Mike Steezy has returned with “NEED ME,” his first solo single of 2026. Released on Friday (Jan. 16), the Los Angeles rapper dished out bars about getting to the bag and holding down…
At NAMM 2026, IK Multimedia showcased its free vocal processing plugin ReSing, alongside a new expansion pack If I’m honest, when I first heard about ReSing, I had fairly mixed feelings. On the one hand, I’m a big fan of IK Multimedia; I think they get it right more often than not, and last year’s Group Buy Promo is legendary. On the other hand, I’m constantly cautious about how AI is used in music. I can’t sing a note; I’d give Florence Foster Jenkins a run for her money if she were still around. But, I don’t want to sound…
Image Image Credit Prince Williams / Contributor via Getty Images and Prince Williams / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Gunna performs during his “Wun World Tour” on Dec. 7, 2025, in Atlanta, Georgia and Chris Brown performs during his “Breezy Bowl XX Tour” on Aug. 30, 2025, in Atlanta, Georgia Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Chris Brown replaces Burna Boy on the “wgft (Remix).” Online reactions are mixed, with some fans praising Breezy’s vocals and others missing Burna Boy’s vibe. The remix drops as Gunna continues his “Wun World Tour” and Brown vies for Grammy Award wins next month.…
Humble Bundle delivers some of the best deals you’ll find anywhere, and not just because the prices are low. Make Music, Change Lives is their latest bargain offer. But the best thing about grabbing a bargain, in this case, is that every purchase helps support some fantastic charities. Humble Bundle has raised over $275 million for charities to date, which is truly remarkable and proof that your purchase makes a difference. This time around, there are three bundles on offer: 37 items – pay £22.24 or more 19 items – pay £13.34 or more 7 items – Pay £0.88 or…
Co-writing has become a core part of how modern music is made. From pop and hip-hop to electronic and film music, many successful tracks are created by teams rather than individuals. Producers, songwriters, topliners and artists often bring different strengths to a session, and collaboration allows those skills to combine into something stronger than any one person could create alone. Working with others also introduces new perspectives. A chord progression you wouldn’t normally choose, a lyric idea you hadn’t considered, or a rhythm that feels unfamiliar can push a song in a better direction. Co-writing sessions encourage creative momentum and…
The return of Absynth 6 marks a new chapter for one of electronic music’s most storied synthesizers. To celebrate its launch, we’ve teamed up with legendary digital artist Weirdcore – known for his surreal, glitch-heavy work with Aphex Twin, Arca, and Charli XCX – to create a series of custom visualizers. The first artist to dive into this liminal world of degraded urban landscapes and off-kilter AI is Australian DJ and producer HAAi, who used the synth’s hybrid engine to craft a track exploring the euphoric calm of her recent album, HUMANiSE. Listen to HAAi’s track and learn how HAAi…