Blackout Tuesday began as a call to action; corporate misuse is silencing activists

It started at a major label as a call to the music industry, but now everyone from music gear makers to artists and media is joining in. And “#BlackoutTuesday” is even squeezing out Black Lives Matter information and organizing. So what just happened, and is there a constructive way to participate? TL:DR please whatever you […]

SoundCloud adds scheduled releases, in creator and podcaster focus

SoundCloud last summer rescued its future financially and promised a renewed focus on creators. The first small steps of that creator focus are starting to appear – including one small but useful addition.

Peter Kirn - April 2, 2018

Listen to how pop hits have evolved over the years

There’s a simple antidote to the endless circular “pop music was better in the old days” debate: actually listen to the songs. A new interactive tool lets you do just that. But warning: it may not be as pleasurable to turn back time as you think.

Peter Kirn - May 6, 2016

In the Age of Beats and Spotify, Winners – and Opportunities

- June 11, 2014

Deep in Debt, Big Retailer Guitar Center May Be Acquired

- March 4, 2014

Avid Delays Financial Reporting, But Promises Brighter Future, Including Pro Tools and Sibelius

- February 27, 2014

Yamaha will Acquire Line 6, Major Innovator in Guitar Tech

- December 20, 2013

Sibelius Core Team Now at Steinberg, Building New Notation Tool

- February 20, 2013

How Music Label Vlek Makes Ephemeral Sound Physical, While Giving Away Their Catalog [Gallery, Interview]

- February 11, 2013

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