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Michael Hampton on Funkadelic's gear and legacy
Michael Hampton recalls using Aerosmith's old gear for Funkadelic's 1975 album.
Guitar World · 1m

Emma Ogier's Music Breaks Through
Emma Ogier, a Houston songwriter, releases debut album FLY 1111 with 12 tracks blending country, folk, and indie rock.
Rolling Stone · 2m

Decap's drums knock on every chart
Producer Nicholas Piantedosi's sample packs have shaped hits across genres for a decade, from Kendrick Lamar to BTS.
The Verge · 2m

Justin Broadrick: the reclusive godfather of industrial metal
The Godflesh founder opens up about autism, near-fatal touring, and why he's stepping away from the band that defined his life.
Guitar World · 4m

Apple opens first live music venue in London
Apple Music Hall, a 600-capacity performance space beneath Battersea Power Station, launches September 28th with state-of-the-art recording and broadcast capabilities.
The Verge · 1m

Line 6 Helix Stadium Native review
Line 6's new guitar plugin delivers professional amp modeling and 260+ effects, but scaling issues and a steep price tag hold it back.
Guitar World · 4m

David Banner's blueprint for Southern hip-hop
The Mississippi rapper is redefining what intelligence sounds like and building new models for artist ownership.
Newsweek · 2m

YOASOBI goes viral without chasing TikTok
The Japanese duo's hits spread everywhere, but they refuse to write songs engineered for the algorithm.
Mashable · 2m

Anamanaguchi keeps too many tabs open
The chiptune rock band formed online in 2004 and remains terminally plugged into the internet.
The Verge · 3m · 5 views

Lunacy Audio Nova lets musicians build AI music tools
A new platform lets creators assemble custom synthesizers and effects using AI blocks instead of code, then sell them to other musicians.
The Verge · 1m