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Something for every music lover whether they've been nice or otherwise; cool tech, trendy gear, and culture-driven must-haves.

“Producers deserve to get paid for their work”: Music data service KUVO powered by DJ Monitor gets industry backing

The tech means DJs don't need to manually submit set lists for royalties to be paid to producers, and there is also no cost for venues to participate

Music industry workers to lose a quarter of income to AI by 2028, study finds

The “first ever” global study on the impact of AI on music found that revenues of AI services will spike in the next four years

DJ creates web extension to adjust tempo of music on Discogs and Bandcamp

The tool also has a "Master Tempo" feature for users to change a track’s BPM without affecting its pitch

"It's about creating a playful, inspiring experience for musicians": Frédéric Brun on Arturia’s 25-year legacy

Celebrating a quarter-century of innovation, the Arturia co-founder discusses the brand’s journey from TAE® technology to its growing impact on Asia’s electronic music scene with Arun Ramanathan

Smyths Toys release DJ setup for kids, iDance XD-301

Start 'em young

AIAIAI shares details of "world's first" wireless DJ headphones

The TMA-2 DJ Wireless headphones have been designed "specifically" with DJing in mind

TikTok launches global #ElectronicMusic hub, expands support for DJs & producers

Introduced in conjunction with ADE, the platform also reports a 70% year-on-year growth in electronic music content

Electronic music fans are the most engaged listeners on Soundcloud, data reveals

The streaming platform announced findings that the genre is predicted to make up 22% of all plays in 2024

TikTok ends music service, partners with South Korea’s Melon for Add to Music App

Users can now seamlessly save songs from TikTok videos to their preferred music libraries

Roland and Moodymann team up on limited edition sampler, SP-404MKII

The “signature” portable sampler is limited to just 600 units, priced at $599.99

A limited edition set of Mitsubishi pill-shaped record weights have dropped

The essential vinyl stabilisers for any ’90s raver

Mixmag Asia & Hears drop sleek limited edition earplugs for ultimate sound protection

Limited to 100 pairs, jet-black earplugs promise advanced noise reduction, comfort, & striking aesthetics

Streaming service TikTok Music is shutting down

The subscription launched less than a year ago and will officially close on November 28

Roland unveils new “pocket-sized” instrument, P-6 Creative Sampler

The new sampler comes alongside a range of compact instruments from Roland

Apple offer “world’s first” hearing aid features on AirPods Pro 2

The new and improved headphones are set to launch this autumn

Teenage Engineering create “world’s first medieval electronic instrument”

Hurdy gurdys, lutes, and Gregorian chants are just some of the FX you can expect to find on this “medieval beat machine”

Musician accused of using bots to generate over $10 million in streaming revenue

The North Carolina artist has been indicted in a “first of its kind” AI music case

“The highest paid DJs decided not to contribute”: DJ revenue-sharing platform Aslice closes down

The software was billed as a way to create a “fairer music ecosystem”

Review: Marshall Major V

With a design inspired by Marshall's legendary monitors and a whopping 100+ hours of wireless playtime, these headphones aren't just for rockstars

Functional LEGO Technics SL-1200 MK2 turntable could become official product

The fan-made design has been submitted to LEGO’s ideas board