My Forever Studio: Will Clarke won’t spend 7 years making a trackWhat would your dream music studio look like? Where would it be? And, if we only gave you 6 items to make music with forever, what would you choose? We pose these questions and more to producers, engineers, DJs and beatmakers in the My Forever Studio podcast, created in partnership with Audient.
Revered British artist, DJ, producer and podcast host Will Clarke joins us for the opening episode of My Forever Studio Season 7.
Recorded at TYX London, Clarke shares his prodigious journey from playing at a local caravan site to blowing up in Ibiza’s club scene. Along the way, he reveals the unique Russian drum machine that forms the backbone of his techno tracks, and explains how he avoids using other people’s samples in the studio.
Check out the entire episode below to find out about his Somerset dream studio, the must-have synth that could fuel his creativity forever, and which readily available mic he trusts for capturing vocal recordings.

The My Forever Studio podcast – created in partnership with Audient – sees artists, producers, and engineers create their dream fantasy Forever Studio, wherever they want in the universe. However, hosts Chris Barker and Will Betts impose some strict rules in the Forever Studio. Our guests are permitted a limited number of items in their creative space, so they must choose carefully. There will be nostalgia. There will be anecdotes. There may be gags. But there will be no bundles!
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Before Nirvana: 11 Great Alternative Rock Albums from the Late 1980sA lot of great music in the 1980s didn't sell, and many of the best artists reaped neither fortune nor fame. Author Daniel de Visé covers 11 great records from the pre-Nirvana years, 1987 to 1990, focusing on albums that represent an artist's best work.

Oliver (Kim Petras, Chromeo) gives an exclusive studio tour
In celebration of the release of his new sample pack, Oliver invited us to his studio to share the insights and anecdotes behind his go-to gear.

Lime’s scooter and ebike batteries will be recycled by Redwood MaterialsShared micromobility company Lime has reached an agreement to send batteries used in its scooters and e-bikes to Redwood Materials, which will extract and recycle critical minerals such as lithium, cobalt, nickel, and copper. The agreement announced Monday makes Redwood Materials the exclusive battery recycling partner for Lime’s shared scooters and e-bikes located in cities […]

Don’t Cut Your Drummer Into Publishing…Whew. I caused quite a stir on social media for my “Don’t cut your drummer into publishing” video.

Sony, Warner Chappell, Concord, Reservoir urge less regulation of PROs in responses to US Copyright Office inquiryAll companies have argued strongly for reduced regulation in the sector
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Trade wars could spur governments to embrace Web3 — TruebitEscalating trade wars are rattling cryptocurrency markets — but they are also creating new use cases for blockchain networks, Truebit executives told Cointelegraph. On April 2, President Donald Trump announced plans to charge sweeping tariffs on US imports, prompting other nations to threaten retaliatory measures. Trump later paused the tariff rollout for certain countries — but the possibility of a global trade war still looms, especially after Trump reiterated his commitment to taxing Chinese goods. If high tariffs materialize, blockchain technology can play an important role in ensuring governments apply them fairly, according to the executives. Blockchain can “really help you prove provenance [...] proving the chain of custody,” Federico Kattan, Truebit’s chief technology officer, told Cointelegraph. Trump’s proposed tariffs would transform global trade. Source: StatistaFor example, a company might “assemble or do some packaging in a low-tariff country and then import into the US at 10% instead of 58%... [but] blockchain can help establish where the product actually came from,” Kattan said.Blockchain networks can enhance supply chain transparency by recording every transaction on an immutable public ledger, greatly limiting the scope for fraud across trillions of dollars worth of imported goods. Trump’s proposed tariffs would impact $2.4 trillion worth of imports, according to a report by the Tax Foundation. Retaliatory measures by other countries could add to that figure. Truebit is a blockchain network specializing in helping users add trustless verification to a wide variety of applications. It is already in talks with software vendors servicing the US government and has been working on a European Union-funded project exploring Web3’s potential role in global supply chains, the executives said. "We’re not yet talking directly to governments, but to the software vendors trying to interface with them — because that’s where we want to be,” Jason Teutsch, Truebit’s CEO, said.Truebit’s native token has struggled since launching in 2021. Source: CoinGeckoRelated: Trade tensions to speed institutional crypto adoption — ExecsTruebit was launched in 2017 and launched its TRU token in 2021. The token has a fully diluted market capitalization of $20 million, according to CoinGecko.Trade war risksHowever, several other crypto executives cautioned that tariffs pose serious risks to blockchain networks’ integrity and accessibility to users. Worsening trade wars threaten to disrupt networks’ physical infrastructure, fragment regulatory regimes, and censor users, they said. “Aggressive tariffs and retaliatory trade policies could create obstacles for node operators, validators, and other core participants in blockchain networks,” Nicholas Roberts-Huntley, CEO of Concrete & Glow Finance, told Cointelegraph.Magazine: Financial nihilism in crypto is over — It’s time to dream big again

Live Music Stocks mixed Monday despite broad market rally​On Monday, April 14, 2025, U.S. stock markets experienced a notable rally, driven by easing trade tensions and optimistic signals from the Federal Reserve. But live music and entertainment stocks showed a mixed performance.
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ESP32-Powered Clock Brings Aviation Style To Your DeskThere’s something cool about the visual design language used in the aviation world. You probably don’t get much exposure to it if you’re not regularly flying a plane, but there are other ways you can bring it into your life. A great example would be building an aviation-themed clock, like this stylish timepiece from [oliverb.]
The electronic heart of the build is an ESP32. This wireless-capable microcontroller is a popular choice for clock builds these days. This is because it can contact network time servers out of the box, which allows you to build an incredibly capable and accurate clock without any additional parts. No real-time-clock needed—just have the ESP32 buzz the Internet for an accurate update on the regular!
As for the display itself, three gauges show hours, minutes, and seconds on aviation-like gauges. They’re 3D-printed, which means you can build them from scratch. That’s a touch easier than having to go out and source actual surplus aviation hardware. Each gauge is driven by a NEMA17 stepper motor. There’s also an ATMEGA328 on hand to drive a 7-segment gauge on the seconds display, and a PIR sensor which shuts the clock down when nobody is around to view it.
It’s a tidy build, and one with a compelling aesthetic at that. We’ve seen some similar builds before using real aviation gauges, too. Video after the break.

The Live Beat: My Chemical RomanceMy Chemical Romance has never been one for subtlety—and thank the eyeliner gods for that. The band that soundtracked your teenage angst with a whole lot of “woe is me” is back on the road in 2025, and things are getting beautifully extra.To celebrate the 21st anniversary of Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge, MCR is not only releasing a freshly remixed and remastered deluxe edition (with zoetrope vinyl and etched sides—because aesthetic), but they’re also hitting the stadium circuit with a tour that sold out faster than you could say “I’m Not Okay.”A statement from the company discloses that their 2025 North American stadium tour—titled Long Live: The Black Parade—"sold out merely hours after tickets went on sale." That’s right: the emos have risen once more, and they brought their credit cards.So dig up your old band tees, sharpen your eyeliner, and prepare to scream along to every lyric like it’s 2005. If you scored tickets, congrats—you’re about to have the most emotionally cathartic night of your adult life. And if not? Well, there’s always a way... as more tickets have been added just for you.More info and ticket prices can be found HERE.Photo credit: Chapman BaehlerThe post The Live Beat: My Chemical Romance first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

Audeze launch the LCD-S20 The LCD-S20 feature Audeze's new SLAM technology, and are said to deliver extended, dynamic bass while retaining a clean sound even at high listening levels.

Final Mix Software Mix Bus EQ IIIThe Mix Bus Equalizer is specifically designed for use on your Master Fader. Incredibly smooth & natural. We think it's the best Mix Bus EQ ever. Silky Highs. Massive lows. Punchy midrange. The user interface is simple & elegant. The boost/cut controls are incredibly smooth. The Mix Bus EQ has 60 frequencies across 7-bands with a Low Cut filter to tighten the bottom end. Other features include: Precision Low Shelf & High Shelf filters. Air1 & Air2 EQ for the shine. Soft saturation for transparent peak level control. Read More

How Sober Curiosity and Music Are Redefining NightlifeGen Z is changing how we socialize and redefining nightlife by embracing sober curiosity with music leading the way. With a focus on inclusivity and connection, nights out are becoming more about the people, the music, and the memories, not just what’s in your glass.
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One of the world’s smallest acoustic pianos raises $45k on KickstarterStartup brand Keybird is crowdfunding to support the launch of its new uber-portable, acoustic L1 piano.
This new model follows on from its predecessor, the Keybird X1, and is even more compact, making it one of the smallest acoustic pianos on the market. The brand is “dedicated to bringing the acoustic piano to broad audiences and to people who love the piano, but never imagined they could have one in their living space”.

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Keybird’s L1 design makes the piano far more lightweight and accessible for both established and aspiring players. It takes up just a tad more space than an average acoustic guitar would in your home, and can be tuned with similar ease.
The L1 weighs just 39 kg and has dimensions of 70cm (Width) x 115cm (Height) x 55cm (Depth). Though some may argue that digital pianos and keyboards already offer a smaller alternative to traditional pianos, Keybird argues that nothing beats the feeling and touch of an acoustic classical piano, hence why its model fills a significant gap in the market.
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Users can also install MIDI to its pianos, and even play them silently with the use of headphones and a foam bar that mutes the sound of the keys while playing. With a USB-C MIDI Out on the L1, you can connect to a computer and use your Keybird as a MIDI controller in DAWs such as Ableton, Logic, or Reaper.

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Currently, Keybird has a funding goal of €59,400 ($67,551 USD), which covers essential production costs and confirms demand for the design. The model itself is priced at roughly $3,378 (not including taxes and shipping), and so far, over $45,000 has already been raised to support its launch.
You can find out more via the Keybird Kickstarter page, or head to the Keybird official website to shop its current products.
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Sonarworks update SoundID VoiceAI With the latest update installed, SoundID VoiceAI is capable of generating up to eight unison parts from a single voice recording.