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Stranger Things composers Kyle Dixon and Michael Stein are taking the soundtrack on tour
3+ hour, 25+ min ago (397+ words) The composers will be touring across seven European cities, immersing fans in the sonic world of 1980s Hawkins. Image: Amy Sussman / Getty Images Want more news stories from MusicTech? Follow us on Google News. For nearly a decade, Stranger Things transported…...
Spotify prevents AI music and incorrect releases from appearing on your artist profile with this new feature
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (322+ words) Music has been landing on the wrong artist pages, and the rise of AI tracks has made the problem worse. That's not the experience we want artists to have," says Spotify. Spotify is rolling out a feature that lets artists…...
The MusicTech Magazine March/April 2026 issue is coming: here’s how to get your copy
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (187+ words) It's on sale this week, and comes bundled with NME Magazine The MusicTech Magazine March/April 2026 issue goes on sale this week, bundled with NME Magazine. Here's how you can get a copy. Last April, we announced the relaunch of…...
Plugin Boutique’s Music For Film sale has all the instruments you need for cinematic scoring and epic soundtracks – at huge discounts
1+ week, 7+ hour ago (315+ words) Expand your virtual instrument collection today for less. Want more news stories from MusicTech? Follow us on Google News. Fancy trying your hand at some orchestral film scoring? Or perhaps you're already a seasoned composer looking to upgrade your arsenal....
Spotify to lets you steer your own algorithm and review listening data with new Taste Profile feature
1+ week, 3+ day ago (416+ words) The Taste Profile follows on from its Prompted Playlists feature launched last year, and is part of a core focus on personalisation for users. Spotify is testing a new feature that lets users steer their own algorithm, offering the ability…...
Rane System One review: Pretending to be a vinyl DJ shouldn’t feel this good
1+ week, 4+ day ago (1341+ words) Rane merges spinning platters with standalone Engine DJ, Wi-Fi streaming and deep performance controls in a flagship system posing whether "world first" still means something Rane System One. Image: Press "2,199 / $2,499 / "2,499, rane.com The Rane System One broke cover at NAMM…...
How Daniel Avery remixed every track on his alt-metal album in six weeks
2+ week, 1+ day ago (956+ words) Tremor (Midnight Versions)" sees the producer transform his 2025 album into a full-blown dance record Daniel Avery. Image: Kalpesh Lathigra After Daniel Avery spent almost three years submerged in the production style of his 2025 electronic/alt-metal album, Tremor, one might think…...
Johnny Keirle on amplifying the Super Bowl halftime show: “I've fought really hard to create a proper audio concert experience”
2+ week, 2+ day ago (628+ words) The seasoned audio touring engineer has designed the in-house sound system for the last four Super Bowls View from the sound booth of the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show. Image: Johnny Keirle Over 120 million people tuned in to watch Bad Bunny…...
“The guys who write muzak – man, they’re done”: Jazz guitar legend Pat Metheny predicts the future of AI in music
2+ week, 3+ day ago (497+ words) The guitarist isn't too concerned about AI in general, however, noting that there's still "something missing. Want more news stories from MusicTech? Follow us on Google News. The topic of AI in music ain't going anywhere. But how worried should…...
“Music and art should not be easy”: Damon Albarn is writing the score for a movie about Open AI – and now believes it “isn't possible for AI to make soulful music”
3+ week, 10+ hour ago (417+ words) The Blur and Gorillaz frontman confirms he's writing the score for the upcoming film about the founders of ChatGPT. Credit: Rune Hellestad " Corbis/ Getty Images Want more news stories from MusicTech? Follow us on Google News. Damon Albarn has confirmed…...