BandLab adds free music distribution, members keep 100% of royaltiesBandLab has added free digital music distribution for its paying members alongside a growing list of music creation and marketing tools. BandLab touts 60 million registered users for its free. Continue reading
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6 Questions with indie rocker Noah VonneKnown for her powerful voice and an original sound that blends rock, soul, blues, and pop, Noah Vonne‘s next national headlining tour is set for this Fall with Universal’s psychedelic rock. Continue reading
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HEDD Audio’s HEDDphone TWO promise “stunning definition” and “speaker-like” soundBerlin-based HEDD Audio has unveiled its HEDDphone TWO studio headphones, three years after its coveted HEDDphone ONE.
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HEDDphone TWO is set to vastly improve on the HEDDphone ONE listening experience with new advances in its Air Motion Transformer technology. HEDD says that there have been several design breakthroughs in the three and a half years of development.
HEDDPhone TWO. Image: HEDD
The brand says that the headphones produce a “speaker-like” quality in their defined sound, thanks to a Kapton diaphragm that’s three times larger than typical dynamic, planar and electrostatic drivers. The HEDDphone TWOs are touted to astound music professionals and everyday headphone enthusiasts alike, with an “evenly-balanced soundstage with stunning definition.” They’re also primed for long listening periods with “very little fatigue” on the ears, says the company.
Comfort has also been a priority this time around. The new carbon fibre design has resulted in the HEDDphone TWO being 25 per cent lighter than the ONE, which is a relief for the necks of all the music enthusiasts hoping to tune in to tracks for prolonged periods of time.
HEDDPhone TWO. Image: HEDD
The headphones are also set to have a unique, patent-pending new headband. The ‘HEDDband’ is designed to provide a custom fit for every listener. The flexible band and strap are versatile and can be adjusted to the individual’s head shape.
In a press release, HEDD says of the HEDDphone TWO: “Building on the success of its predecessor among Award-winning producers and engineers such as Tchad Blake, Hildur Guðnadóttir, or DJ Jazzy Jeff, this headphone is crafted with a discerning eye on the needs of mastering engineers, mix engineers, and producers whilst also aiming at the broader spectrum of consumer headphone enthusiasts.”
Priced at 1999€ (incl. VAT), HEDDphone TWO is set for release in late September for North America, and from mid to late October for the rest of the world. And HEDD is so confident in the durability of the headphones they’re even promising a five-year warranty with the pre-order.
Find the full spec list and pre-order at hedd.audio.
 
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Native Instruments release Music Production Suite 6 The latest version of Music Production Suite is now available, and includes new versions of Ozone, Nectar and Guitar Rig.

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“I feel I was thrown under the bus” Eddy Grant on the time he accused Gorillaz of plagiarising ‘Time Warp’Singer-songwriter Eddy Grant has reflected on the time he accused Gorillaz of plagiarising his song Time Warp and the way the experience left him feeling “thrown under the bus”.

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Back in 2010, the Equals member accused Gorillaz of making a “blatant rip-off” of his 1981 track with their single Stylo, stating, “My song sits almost note to note with their release.”
Grant says that “Time Warp is a very popular song and has been a staple of the DJ scene for many years” and that he feels “total disrespect from Gorillaz and their management company, especially as they are an established act.”
Discussing the accusations in a new interview with NME, Grant says: “I mean, everybody knows where that song came from. It’s just that there comes a time where you say, ‘Enough. Why am I going to go on fighting this case? Over what? Leave it alone’. They know the truth.”
“Even Damon’s strongest fans would know how ubiquitous Time Warp has been and still is. It’s a one-off – when you hear it, you know what it is.”
He continues: “I mean, [American singer ]Jaheim slowed [Time Warp] right down so that I would never be able to notice it, and I noticed, and he gave me credit for the song [Like a DJ]. It’s a sickness in the business. If you like it enough and want to do it, then do it and give the guy the credit.”
Asked if he’d ever spoken to Damon Albarn about the issue, Grant replies: “It’s a strange one because Damon’s manager used to be part of the management team for The Equals and we were with the same music publisher, but I feel I was thrown under the bus because Damon was selling a lot more records than I was.”
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Enjoy 24-hour playback in stereo with the new Sonos Move 2 portable speakerSonos has announced the Move 2, the next generation of its Move speaker boasting a slew of spec upgrades and design enhancements.

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To start, the Move 2 can now output stereo sound due to its “completely overhauled dual-tweeter acoustic architecture”. Two angled tweeters (versus the original Move’s one) create a crisp and accurate high frequency response and stereo separation while a precision-tuned woofer ensures the faithful playback of mid-range vocal frequencies and deep, dynamic bass.
Another significant feature upgrade is the Move 2’s battery life, which now sits at an impressive 24 hours — more than double its predecessor’s eleven. There’s even a new switch on the back of the speaker to disconnect power to the microphones. Users can also now sync the Bluetooth audio playing on the Move 2 to the rest of their Sonos speakers via grouping.
Notably, the Move 2 features the same new intuitive user interface as the recently launched Era products, including a capacitive volume slider for simple control. You can also use Sonos Voice Control, Amazon Alexa, the Sonos app, and Apple AirPlay2 and Bluetooth to play, pause, check your battery, and more.
The Move 2 also supports line-in, which means you can now charge your phone on the go using the USB-C port or connect a turntable, computer, or other audio source using the Sonos Line-In Adapter (which is sold separately).
In addition, Sonos has upped their sustainability game with the Move 2, which they describe as “the company’s most sustainable portable product to date”. The new speaker is said to reduce idle energy usage by more than 40%, and incorporates recycled plastics, as well as a removable and replaceable battery to extend its product life.
That said, the Move 2 does inherit a number of useful features from its predecessor. One example is automatic Trueplay, whereby the speaker uses its internal microphones to optimise the sound for its surroundings, so you’ll always get the best listening experience. When you’ve enabled automatic Trueplay, the tuning happens about every 60 seconds.
The speaker also features a similar IP56 rating, allowing it to withstand all sorts of elements, including sun, rain, snow, and dirt, making it perfect for your outdoor adventures.
Move 2 will be available in black, white and an all new Olive colorway. You can purchase it from 20 September, at a price of $449/ £449.

Learn more at Sonos.
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Deadmau5-backed Pixelynx launches BeatKOR AI music collection in partnership with BeatportPixelynx, the music metaverse platform co-founded by deadmau5 and Richie Hawtin, has launched the BeatKOR AI music collection in partnership with Beatport. As part of Pixelynx’s KORUS music platform, BeatKOR will allow creators and fans to remix music from iconic and emerging artists through new interactive modes.

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BeatKOR is the latest in Pixelynx’s collection of KORs, which are digital companions (somewhat akin to a virtual avatar or digital character) that creators and fans use to create AI-generated music on the KORUS platform.
KOR companions work by helping users create new songs using officially-licensed music stems and tracks called Artist DNA. Users will be able to create their own personalised remixes and go even deeper into their favourite music communities by voting, trading, remixing and sharing music.
A user can also choose to “own” their song by officially putting it on the blockchain. This will give you commercial rights to release your music and use it in new ways. Korus will even help users distribute their music to DSPs with support from official partners.
The BeatKOR collection will arrive on 13 September, powered by officially licensed stems and tracks from artists including Jitwam, Elle Shimada, Brux, and more.
Earlier this month, Pixelynx unveiled GenKOR, the first public version of KORs that enabled creators to remix new content from mau5trap artists such as Lamorn, Speaker Honey, and Volaris, and save up to 10 of their remixed tracks for free. With the unveiling of Genesis, users were also able to purchase and download their own tracks to begin building their artist portfolio and share their creations with other users. The launch of BeatKOR includes new features that further this creative experience.
“BeatKOR enables artists who opt in to share their stem files with fans, granting them the power to explore their own creativity through remixing,” said Robb McDaniels, CEO of The Beatport Group. “Artists are the lifeblood of the music industry, so empowering them to shape the narrative of this new era of artist-fan collaboration in a way that protects their rights is core to our philosophy with BeatKOR and everything we do at Beatport.”
“There is a lot of speculation right now about how AI will impact musicians, particularly around whether it will put artists out of business and damage the artist-fan connection. Our partnership with Beatport is enabling a new format of personalised music experiences that aims to empower artists and help them grow the value of their music directly with their community,” said Inder Phull, CEO of Pixelynx.
To obtain a BeatKOR, head to Pixelynx’s KORUS website. From there, you can begin remixing, saving, and downloading your news outputs to share with other creators within the KORUS ecosystem.
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Deadmau5-backed Pixelynx launches BeatKOR AI music collection in partnership with BeatportPixelynx, the music metaverse platform founded by deadmau5 and Richie Hawtin, has launched the BeatKOR AI music collection in partnership with Beatport. As part of Pixelynx’s KORUS music platform, BeatKOR will allow creators and fans to remix music from iconic and emerging artists through new interactive modes.

READ MORE: Roger Linn’s iconic LM-1 drum machine revived as the Luma1 by Joe Britt

BeatKOR is the latest in Pixelynx’s collection of KORs, which are digital companions (somewhat akin to a virtual avatar or digital character) that creators and fans use to create AI-generated music on the KORUS platform.
KOR companions work by helping users create new songs using officially-licensed music stems and tracks called Artist DNA. Users will be able to create their own personalised remixes and go even deeper into their favourite music communities by voting, trading, remixing and sharing music.
A user can also choose to “own” their song by officially putting it on the blockchain. This will give you commercial rights to release your music and use it in new ways. Korus will even help users distribute their music onto DSPs with the support from official partners.
The BeatKOR collection will arrive on 13 September, powered by officially licensed stems and tracks from artists including Jitwam, Elle Shimada, Brux, and more.
Earlier this month, Pixelynx unveiled GenKOR, the first public version of KORs that enabled creators to remix new content from mau5trap artists such as Lamorn, Speaker Honey, and Volaris, and save up to 10 of their remixed tracks for free. With the unveiling of Genesis, users were also able to purchase and download their own tracks to begin building their artist portfolio and share their creations with other users. The launch of BeatKOR includes new features that further this creative experience.
“BeatKOR enables artists who opt in to share their stem files with fans, granting them the power to explore their own creativity through remixing,” said Robb McDaniels, CEO of The Beatport Group. “Artists are the lifeblood of the music industry, so empowering them to shape the narrative of this new era of artist-fan collaboration in a way that protects their rights is core to our philosophy with BeatKOR and everything we do at Beatport.”
“There is a lot of speculation right now about how AI will impact musicians, particularly around whether it will put artists out of business and damage the artist-fan connection. Our partnership with Beatport is enabling a new format of personalised music experiences that aims to empower artists and help them grow the value of their music directly with their community,” said Inder Phull, CEO of Pixelynx.
To obtain a BeatKOR, head to Pixelynx’s KORUS website. From there, you can begin remixing, saving, and downloading your news outputs to share with other creators within the KORUS ecosystem.
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Sound Particles SkyDust 3D updated With the release of SkyDust 3D 1.5, users are now able to import their own audio files for use within the spatial audio-capable synth.

Change to US accounting rules will be a boon to companies holding crypto in 2025The FASB has recommended that crypto be recorded at fair market value on corporate balance sheets, removing possibly significant impairments but adding to volatility.

Hyperspectral startup Wyvern signs on to fly with Loft Orbital next yearHyperspectral imagery startup Wyvern has booked space on a Loft Orbital satellite bus that will launch next year, a move that the company says will boost the capacity of its Dragonette satellite constellation. Wyvern, which graduated from Y Combinator’s Winter 2022 cohort, has launched two hyperspectral imagery satellites since it was founded in 2018. But […]

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NAMM Partners with She Rocks Awards for 2024 EventThe Women’s International Music Network (the WiMN) has announced a new official partnership with NAMM (the National Association of Music Merchants) as the presenting sponsor of the 2024 She Rocks Awards. Taking place on Thursday, January 25, 2024, the renowned event will now be held in the Ballroom at the Anaheim Convention Center during the legendary NAMM show.

The She Rocks Awards has solidified itself as a premier event during The NAMM Show, bringing together industry professionals, music icons, artists, fans, and the media to celebrate the incredible contributions of women from across the music industry. The annual event honors women who are groundbreakers, innovators and have displayed exceptional leadership within the music and audio industry. 2024 marks its 12th anniversary, and now as an official partner with NAMM, both organizations will continue their work to focus on and elevate diversity and inclusion.

“We’ve always aligned the She Rocks Awards to happen during NAMM. Now we are delighted to have NAMM support us as a partner to encourage participation in this meaningful event,” shares Laura B. Whitmore, founder of the She Rocks Awards and the WiMN. “The ballroom will be fully decked out with amazing audio and visuals, and the convenience factor will make it easy for everyone to attend.”

This evening includes live music, awards and speeches, celebrity appearances, a fabulous silent auction, amazing gift bags and so much more! Tickets are now on sale, and include dinner and more. This event is open to the public; however, a 2024 NAMM show badge is required to attend the She Rocks Awards.

Find out more and purchase tickets at sherocksawards.com.

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