The Kompressor from Triton Audio Triton Audio's latest release places a simple one-knob JFET/opto compressor inside the same enclosure used for their popular FetHead in-line preamps.

The Quiet Riot Song That Sounded Like Def Leppard's Hysteria…a Year EarlierAuthor and AllMusic contributor Greg Prato offers an insightful excerpt from his new book "Bang Your Head, Feel the Noize: The Quiet Riot Story" examining the album that presaged the electronic influences Def Leppard would implement with huge success on their next record.

Ex-Spotify CFO Barry McCarthy has sold $49m in company stock over the past three months, as Daniel Ek’s share sales hit $94m in 2025 aloneSpotify's stock price has been hitting record highs, propelling the company to a valuation of over $125 billion
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Former CFTC chair criticizes STABLE Act amid calls for urgent regulatory clarityRepresentative Stephen Lynch said he worries that without proper crypto regulation, lawmakers are “[inviting] the next financial disaster.”

Apple Maps plans to show ‘Gulf of America,’ following GoogleApple Maps will soon rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, following similar changes made by Google this week, in order to comply with U.S. President Donald Trump’s executive order that officially changed the name. U.S.-based Apple users may see the “Gulf of America” as soon as Tuesday, according to Bloomberg, and […]
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A Tiny Computer With a 3D Printed QWERTY KeyboardThe ESP32 family are the microcontrollers which just keep on giving, as new versions keep them up-to-date and plenty of hackers come up with new things for them. A popular device is a general purpose computer with a QWERTY keypad, and the latest of many we’ve seen comes from [StabbyJack]. It’s a credit card sized machine whose special trick is that its keyboard is integrated in the 3D printing of its case. We’ve seen rubber membranes and push in keys, but this one has flexible print-in-place keys that line up on the switches on its PCB.
It’s not complete yet but the hardware appears to be pretty much there, and aside from that keyboard it has an ESP32-S3 and a 1.9″ SPI LCD. When finished it aims for an ambitious specification, with thermal camera and time-of-flight range finder hardware, along with an OS and software to suit. We like it a lot, though we suspect it might be a little small for our fingers.
If you like this project you may appreciate another similar one, and perhaps your version will need an OS.

Revealed Recordings Revealed Serum Hardcore OverdoseRevealed Serum Hardcore Overdose is a collection of 64 presets delivering raw, high-intensity sounds for Gabber, Hardstyle, Industrial Techno, and Hardcore. Split into two categories,... Read More

Logic Pro sampler guide: 3 ways to sample in the DAW (free templates included)
In this in-depth Logic Pro sampler guide, we explore Quick Sampler, Sampler, and Sample Alchemy and discuss how they can elevate your productions.

TikTok Wants a Music Content Investment ManagerThe TikTok Music Content Investment Team is a newly formed team that focuses on partnership or acquisition opportunities in the music content space on a global level. The team will work with TikTok music content strategy team and operations teams in evaluating market opportunities, executing partnership or acquisition projects, performing detailed financial analysis and valuations of music content and related assets that would help shape the future of TikTok music businesses. Together, the team works with higher management on setting overall strategic direction, and be responsible for the results of partnership and acquisitions.Apply via LinkedIn.The post TikTok Wants a Music Content Investment Manager first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

Jack White offers $20 tickets for Students to Sold Out tourJack White offers $20 tickets for students at every stop on his sold out No Name Tour.
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Electronic music contributed £2.4 billion to UK economy in 2024, with record-breaking ticket sales recorded for electronic music eventsElectronic music added an estimated £2.4 billion to the UK economy last year, according to a new report from The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA). Despite a drop in nightclub spending, 2024 also saw record-breaking ticket sales for electronic music events, raising £163 million alone (recorded by Skiddle).
The NTIA says electronic music “remains a dynamic economic and cultural cornerstone of the UK” off the back of the report, despite overall spending having dipped in certain areas since 2022, as the sector “shows extraordinary resilience and innovation, balancing commercial opportunities with community-driven values”.

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The report’s key findings reveal that the economic contribution from nightclubs in 2024 was down 16 percent from £1,463 million in 2023 to £1,232 million, and that the number of nightclubs in the UK now sits at 851, a decrease from 875. However, £133.9 million was raised from recorded music and publishing for electronic music combined in 2024 – one percent higher than the previous year.
Economic contribution from music festivals is up by 14 percent to £646.2 million, though 72 independent festivals were cancelled, postponed, or closed in 2024, despite overall attendance growth for the sector. £26,000 is also reported to be the typical annual pay for grassroots venue operators, “who often work 60-hour weeks on slim profit margins”.
Other interesting stats reveal that the share of artists performing at UK festivals in 2024 that are electronic is 29 percent – the highest of any genre – and that 310 UK festivals in 2024 featured electronic music, up from 294 in 2023. Away from the stage, Calvin Harris takes the top spot as the UK’s most-played domestic electronic artist, with 165.7K radio spins. Joel Corry follows with 89.1K plays.
Looking ahead, The NTIA says that “fostering the next generation of talent and protecting cultural spaces are critical” to keeping electronic music thriving, and that “education, policy reform, and targeted financial relief for grassroots venues could preserve the UK’s unique sonic ecosystems.”
NTIA CEO, Michael Kill, comments: “The numbers speak for themselves. The electronic music ecosystem – spanning artists, venues, promoters, labels, and countless other stakeholders – drives employment, stimulates local economies, and enhances the UK’s standing as a global music powerhouse. Yet, unlike other cultural industries, it has historically been underserved when it comes to support, regulation, and recognition. This report makes clear that electronic music is not an afterthought – it is a vital force in the UK’s creative and night-time economy and must be treated as such.”
To download and read the full report, head over to The Night Time Industries Association.
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Playfair Audio launch Dynamic Grading 2.0 The latest version of Dynamic Grading sports a redesigned interface, enhanced features and expanded capabilities that promise to redefine what’s possible in dynamic audio control.

Kanye West’s Yeezy online store is selling Nazi T-shirtsThe online store of Kanye West’s Yeezy fashion brand is currently selling only one item: a white T-shirt featuring a swastika on its front. An advert from the rap artist – aired during the Super Bowl – encouraged people to visit the website.
West – also known plainly as Ye – shared a string of controversial posts on X over the last weekend, in which he withdrew his apology to the Jewish community for past anti-Semitic comments, and declared himself as “a Nazi”. His account appears to have now been taken down or deactivated.
Prior to his account being wiped from the platform, a spokesperson for Campaign Against Antisemitism said (via NME): “Once again, Ye has gone on an antisemitic rampage online. It couldn’t be any clearer that he is an unrepentant, proud antisemite. More people have viewed these posts than there are Jews on the planet.”
They go on to add, “It is obvious that Ye has not learned his lesson the first time, when Adidas ended its partnership with him, following our call to do so. At a time of unprecedented antisemitism, there can be no mistaking this incitement for exactly what it is.”
Along with the T-shirt, which is named as “HH-01”, West has also released a new song called Beauty And The Beast. It’s predicted to be featured on his upcoming album Bully, though it currently has no set release date. Some snippets of his new music were previewed by West last month, which featured a shout out to the disgraced rap artist Diddy.
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Majetone’s AC08 acoustic 808-style Kontakt Drum Sampler is Currently FREE
Majetone’s AC08 Roland 808-style drum sampler instrument (normally £25) is now available for free at Pulse Audio until March 1, 2025.  The drum machine requires the full version of Kontakt and, unfortunately, doesn’t work on the free Kontakt Player. AC08 is quite a unique plugin, as it’s an acoustic recreation of the hitmaking Roland 808 [...]
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Telefunken reintroduce Alchemy Stereo Sets Telefunken have announced that they are reintroducing four Stereo Set kits in their popular Alchemy Series of large-diaphragm valve microphones.