For years, the compact disc looked like a format heading for extinction. Streaming had made accessing millions of songs almost effortless. Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music and other services meant listeners no longer needed shelves…
DistroKid is usually marketed around one simple idea: pay an annual subscription and upload unlimited music. That sounds cheap. But how much does DistroKid actually cost once you start using it seriously? DistroKid currently charges…
You do not need to be signed to a major label to appear on a Billboard chart. Independent music can qualify. But distributing a song does not automatically guarantee that every stream or sale will…
All Things Go returns to Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland from 25–27 September 2026. Mitski, Hayley Williams and Brandi Carlile lead a three-day lineup that once again puts female and LGBTQ+ artists prominently at…
Anker is taking sleep audio in a slightly unusual direction with the new Anker Soundcore SleepLab Pro, a bedside speaker that can track your sleep without requiring you to wear a smartwatch, smart ring or…
You no longer need to spend $200 or more to get useful features such as active noise cancellation, long battery life and Bluetooth multipoint. At IFA 2026, Belkin has unveiled three new products in its…
Foldable phones have been around for several years, but there is still one fairly obvious problem with many of them. They are big. Samsung, Google and other manufacturers have spent years turning smartphones into devices…
AI is finding its way into almost every new piece of technology, and headphones are next. Anker has unveiled the new Soundcore Space 2 Pro over-ear headphones, bringing its custom Thus AI chip into a…
Silva Bumpa makes UK garage and bassline, with strong influences from speed garage and the mid-2000s British club scene. If you’ve discovered him through “On 2Nite”, you’re hearing part of a much larger revival of…
Your music catalogue is generating money. You need cash today. There are two very different ways you might unlock that value: Take an advance against future royalties. Or sell some or all of the catalogue.…
