10 celebrities that are streaming their own shows while stuck at home

At home amid coronavirus, celebs are creating shows to livestream on Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook.

Music     Meaghan Murphy     April 8, 2020

How the 2010s changed music (and listening to it) forever

My MP3 collection is better than yours. The iPod that I stocked was filled to capacity with top-shelf music. Like a goldfish, my collection grew to fill the space that allowed it. It expanded to the edges of the latest version of the iPod, as it gradually grew from 5 GB to 10 to 50 […]

Music     Peter Johnson     December 30, 2019

A.I. musicians are a growing trend. What does that mean for the music industry?

The most prolific musical artists manage to release one or two studio albums in a year. A.I. company Auxuman plans to put out a new full-length album every single month. Welcome to the world of machine creativity. Here's why Auxuman's founder is so confident he's onto a winner.

Music     Luke Dormehl     October 4, 2019

From AirPods to Surface Earbuds, why are big tech’s earbuds so ugly?

Distinctive, sure. Pretty? Absolutely not. From Apple's AirPods and Google's Pixel Buds to the brand new Microsoft Surface Earbuds, why does it seem like big tech brands are incapable of creating a pair of true wireless earbuds that are both functional and easy on the eyes?

Music     Parker Hall     October 3, 2019

Dream on: The concert of the future is in Vegas, and Aerosmith leads the charge

Aerosmith has partnered with THX, L-Acoustics, 1More, and Mixhalo to provide fans with an unparalleled, tech-fueled concert experience for the band’s 50th anniversary. From deeply personal on-stage experiences to immersive, object-based surround sound, here’s how this one concert series could shape the future of live music around the globe.

Music     Parker Hall     April 24, 2019

Huawei’s A.I. has finished Schubert’s Unfinished Symphony, and we’ve heard it

We all know computers can be used to make music, but can artificial intelligence be used to not only generate music, but complete one of the most famous unfinished symphonies of all time? Huawei has found out, using its own AI to create the final two movements of Schubert's "Unfinished," No. 8 Symphony.

Music     Andy Boxall     February 10, 2019

Grit and gear: How Chris Hershman went from retail clerk to music video director

Filmmaker and music video director Chris Hersman recently sat down with Digital Trends to talk video, tech and Nikon's new mirrorless. Here's how he went from working a music retail job to working with bands like NEEDTOBREATHE and Switchfoot -- and how the latest technology impacts his work.

Music     H. Grigonis     December 12, 2018

The best albums of 2018

From blockbuster releases to hidden gems, we've spent the year listening to new music from near and far, culling that massive list into our 50 favorites. Whether you like jazz, hip-hop, rock, pop, or anything in between, these are the 50 best records of the year.

Music     Parker Hall     December 13, 2018

Brian Eno sets out to change music (again) with Bloom: 10 World

We always saw Bloom as musical system that could be developed further, Brian Eno says. We’d built a CD player and only released one CD. For Bloom: 10 Worlds, we’ve created ten new worlds, reimagined the app, added new shapes, colors and sounds, while quietly tinkering away with the rules behind the scenes.

Music     Brian Eno     November 29, 2018

It’s gonna be a long, cold winter: AT&T yanks HBO from Dish and Sling TV

The blackout of HBO on AT&T rival Dish Network and its Sling TV streaming service has raised big questions about the future of television access in a rapidly consolidating media landscape. As AT&T and Dish battle it out, the real losers could be regular consumers.

Music     Rick Marshall     November 9, 2018

Tempow’s new Bluetooth software ties your smart home together

The latest Bluetooth protocol from French startup, Tempow, allows you to sync your smart TV, smart speakers, and Bluetooth speakers. TAP Smart is a clever piece of software with countless applications and we checked it out at IFA in Berlin.

Music     Simon Hill     August 29, 2018

Crazybaby’s Air 1S true wireless earbuds won’t make you look like a dork

Crazybaby has launched the Air 1S true wireless earbuds, offering considerable connectivity improvements over previous models while retaining the sleek style and supreme comfort. They won't break the bank either. Here's what you need to know about the Crazybaby Air 1S earbuds, and how they sound.

Music     Andy Boxall     August 17, 2018

Apple Music is winning the stateside streaming war. Here’s how it beat Spotify

Apple now has more paying subscribers for its on-demand music streaming service in the United States than Spotify. Here's how Apple Music surpassed the Swedish streaming service for stateside streaming supremacy, and why it will likely continue its lead in the United States for some time to come.

Music     Parker Hall     January 11, 2021

The Glitch Mob spent a year making a VR experience as otherwordly as their music

EDM group The Glitch Mob has a virtual reality experience accompanying their No. 1 Dance/Electric album "See Without Eyes." In an interview, bandmember Justin Boreta delved into that, and the inner workings of the group's spaceship-style stage design known as The Blade 2.0.

Music     Keith Nelson Jr.     June 22, 2018

Who needs a studio or label? LANY hit it big singing into a blanket

Indie-pop trio LANY went from unknown musicians Billboard charters shortly after anonymously uploading their music to Soundcloud in 2014. Now, the band has their sights set on becoming arena-rock legends and doing it without depending on streaming services like Spotify or Apple Music.

Music     Keith Nelson Jr.     June 19, 2018

Two Feet recorded a song, put it on Soundcloud, and woke up famous

Two Feet is an alternative rock artist who hit it big when his breakthrough song scored 4 million streams on Soundcloud in a matter of hours. The 25 year old discusses how it felt to have his life change in a day, why musicians don't need to go music school, and Spotify's monopoly.

Music     Keith Nelson Jr.     June 13, 2018

Founder of Red Bull Radio talks streaming service morality and the future of radio

Many Ameri, founder of 24/7 online radio station, Red Bull Radio, speaks on Red Bull's stance on Apple Music and Spotify's removal of artists from playlists, why long-form content still matters in an age of short attention spans, and how the future of radio is podcasts.

Music     Keith Nelson Jr.     June 12, 2018

Is laser-cut ‘HD Vinyl’ the Holy Grail for audiophiles, or just a gimmick?

Austrian music distributor Guenter Loibl wants to revolutionize the way vinyl records are made, using a precise industrial laser in the pressing process with an aim to offer increased fidelity and play time. We asked the experts: Can HD Vinyl deliver on such lofty promises, or do records already sound as good as they ever will?

Music     Parker Hall     April 25, 2023

Streaming music is clearly the future. Here’s why that sucks

Spotify and streaming services like Apple Music are taking over. But are we losing something valuable as we shift to on-demand music? Here’s why streaming isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.

Music     Joshua Fruhlinger     May 26, 2018

Who’s next? As it snubs R. Kelly, Spotify opens a moral can of worms

Spotify recently introduced a new Hate Content & Hateful Conduct Policy, removing R. Kelly and XXXTentacion from its curated and algorithmic playlists. Apple Music and Pandora are also pulling material promoting Kelly. Is it justified? And how does this decision impact the streaming industry at large?

Music     Nick Hastings     May 25, 2018

Adrian Younge makes music for everything from orchestras to Netflix’s ‘Luke Cage’

In speaking with musician Adrian Younge, you instantly realize his DNA is probably made up of musical notes. He proudly eschews modern digital recording techniques in favor of more time-consuming analog ones. Along with Ali Shaheed Muhammad, he created the rapturous score for the Netflix series Luke Cage.

Music     Keith Nelson Jr.     April 27, 2018

Urban Legends wants to bring Migos and millennials into vinyl

Andre Torres, VP of urban catalog at Universal Music Enterprises, explained how Universal Music's new imprint Urban Legends plans to bring vinyl appreciation to the generations raised on streams and downloads.

Music     Keith Nelson Jr.     April 23, 2018

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