“Robots will be here on the red carpet before 2030”: Will-i-am predicts Grammys will soon be given to AI
“Level-five artistry” will be robots, he says
Artists
“Robots will be here on the red carpet before 2030”: Will-i-am predicts Grammys will soon be given to AI
“Level-five artistry” will be robots, he says
Science indicates that musicians do actually die younger - but why?
Are musicians and other music industry professionals really at greater risk of an early death than the general public? Studies say it’s true
"His creative influence spans every corner of contemporary culture”: Mark Ronson to receive Brits Outstanding Contribution award
DJ calls it “the most meaningful honour” of his career
Mark Morton and Gibson unveil a signature Les Paul that brings the fire with a “flamethrower” bridge humbucker
The Lamb Of God guitarist's long-awaited Les Paul features an all-new set of ceramic humbuckers and is limited to just 350 units worldwide
“All I could think about was Black Sabbath!”: How Pantera singer Phil Anselmo fell under Sabbath’s evil spell
And why he thinks that Norwegian black metal ruled in the ’90s
Meryl Streep to star in long-time coming Joni Mitchell biopic
Project has been four years in development
![Vernon Reid of Living Colour [left] smiles as he plays his Reverend signature model live onstage. On the right, Jack White, bathed in blue stage lights, plays his Fender Triplecaster.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8nesie45SGgARsJpqKkKMQ-840-80.jpg.webp)
Vernon Reid says he hopes he and Jack White have started a trend for pro guitarists swapping signature models
It all started with a chance meeting at the airport but now the Living Colour guitarist says he's already lined up more high-profile trades
Music Tech
“Robots will be here on the red carpet before 2030”: Will-i-am predicts Grammys will soon be given to AI
“Level-five artistry” will be robots, he says
LALAL.AI brings its AI-powered stem separation into your DAW with its first plugin
The Stem Separator plugin is exclusively available to LALAL.AI Pro tier subscribers
“From functionality through to physical design, IK Multimedia has completely nailed it”: IK Multimedia ARC On-Ear review
Want to improve your headphone monitoring? We might just have the perfect solution
This free, super-glitchy multi-effects plugin is designed for happy accidents
Created by developer Jonas Eriksson, Tape Fiasco is one of the most powerful free plugins we've come across in months
“I put a pitch-shifter on the master bus!”: In the era of lo-fi beats and bedroom recording, does sound quality even matter anymore?
With bedroom-produced DIY tracks topping the streaming charts and explosive distortion the new norm on TikTok, is sound quality becoming irrelevant in 2026?
“It is clear why creators are concerned”: Four in five musicians are “worried” about AI music
But more than ever seem to understand how it works
“A sturdy, interesting and decent-sounding effects unit with tempo syncing and sequencing capabilities”: Polyend Mess review
Polyend turns its considerable hardware tracker skills to the world of pedal-based, sequenced multi-effects. An alluring combo, so how does it sound?
“An impressive percussion machine with raw analogue weight and manual control”: Erica Synths x Hexinverter Hexdrums review
Is Hexdrums – a “Mutant-infused analogue powerhouse” – the perfect rhythmic bedrock for modern techno production?
“A beautifully-designed headphone with impressive sonics”: Focal Lensys Professional review
Quality closed-back headphones that can handle both recording and mixing are highly desirable. Can this new design deliver? Let’s take a look
“We don’t think that the future of music involves the labels anymore”: Napster is back – with a new AI app
Brand has been acquired by AI firm Infinite Reality
MusicRadar deals of the week: Score $220 off a stunning Gretsch, $150 off a unique Les Paul Custom Widow, as well as hundreds off pianos, interfaces, and headphones
We've uncovered the very best offers on a range of music-making gear from the likes of Gibson, Casio, Gretsch, Universal Audio, and more
“Experienced producers might feel uneasy about the focus being put so heavily on AI and the Session Players, but it’s still an instant recommendation”: Apple Logic Pro for Mac 12 and Logic Pro for iPad 3 review
The Apple Creator Studio bundle is here, and that means new versions of the company’s classic DAW
Guitars
Mark Morton and Gibson unveil a signature Les Paul that brings the fire with a “flamethrower” bridge humbucker
The Lamb Of God guitarist's long-awaited Les Paul features an all-new set of ceramic humbuckers and is limited to just 350 units worldwide
Vernon Reid says he hopes he and Jack White have started a trend for pro guitarists swapping signature models
It all started with a chance meeting at the airport but now the Living Colour guitarist says he's already lined up more high-profile trades
Mooer Audio’s flagship Intelligent Amp lets you find guitar tones using AI prompts
The Mooer AI system is online and awaits your queries. Type in the sound you're looking for on the app and it'll offer three options. Oh, and the F40i / F40i Li amps are stacked with features
"The EF86 tube is often described as hi-fi, and honestly, that's the perfect way to describe what's coming out of this thing": EarthQuaker Devices EQD ZEQD-Pre review
This new collaboration is exactly what the doctor ordered for modern guitarists suffering from a serious case of digital fatigue
“A sturdy, interesting and decent-sounding effects unit with tempo syncing and sequencing capabilities”: Polyend Mess review
Polyend turns its considerable hardware tracker skills to the world of pedal-based, sequenced multi-effects. An alluring combo, so how does it sound?
MusicRadar deals of the week: Score $220 off a stunning Gretsch, $150 off a unique Les Paul Custom Widow, as well as hundreds off pianos, interfaces, and headphones
We've uncovered the very best offers on a range of music-making gear from the likes of Gibson, Casio, Gretsch, Universal Audio, and more
Best guitar tuners 2026: From tuning pedals and clip-ons, to guitar tuning apps
Keep your all-important tuning on point with the best strobe, polyphonic and chromatic tuners
Guitar Lessons & Tutorials
How Tom Morello used his guitar to drill into the off-limits domain of the turntablist
The Rage Against the Machine axe-man’s most memorable moment saw him emulate a DJ scratch breakdown using a trick that few have fully mastered
With a massive 89% discount, $99 for a year's worth of Guitar Tricks online lessons is the best way to upgrade your guitar playing this Black Friday
Guitar Tricks is our number one online tuition platform for guitar players
What are the best online guitar lessons in 2026? I review guitar gear for a living and these are my favourite lessons platforms
My pick of the best online guitar courses will get your playing up to speed from the comfort of your own home, whether you're a beginner, intermediate, or advanced player
Ignite your inner guitar god for just 27 cents a day with TrueFire’s July 4th sale - save 60% on online lessons
With over 84,000 lessons at your disposal, this is one of the best value guitar tuition subscriptions online right now
Can you fix your guitar's frets yourself? We try three innovative approaches from MusicNomad to investigate how they might conquer a major cause of fret buzz
Uneven frets are a common issue with our guitars, but MusicNomad has come up with different ways to empower players to deal with it themselves
How to play like George Harrison on The Beatles' Abbey Road
Learn the guitar style of the most expressive and accomplished playing The Beatle would ever commit to tape
How to play guitar like David Gilmour: Bluesy diads, slides, quarter-tone blues curls and more
Tackle the expressive phrasing and minor pentatonic tricks of one of rock's finest guitarists, David Gilmour
Latest Tuition
How Harry Styles brought the sounds of minimal techno to the world of pop with new single, Aperture
The former One Direction star’s latest effort is a far cry from his previous output
How close listening to Chic can teach us about the integral relationship between the kick and bass
If you want to add more punch to your production, start at the foundation of your track, with the kick and bass
How to emulate the sound of Gary Numan’s synth-pop classic Cars
We lift the bonnet on a foundational piece of synth genius, and demonstrate how you can achieve its distinctive sound yourself in your DAW
How unquantizing your tracks can make them stand out from the AI-dominated crowd
If your music is sounding a little mechanical, maybe it deserves a sprinkle of organic nurturing. We invite you to un-click the quantize!
Stuck for ideas? Here's how to create fresh basslines and melodies with Ableton Live 12’s MIDI tools
In our latest video tutorial, we explore how to use Live generative MIDI tools and hardware-inspired sequencers to create riffs and patterns
7 great house and techno tips from Don’t Be Afraid label boss Semtek (aka DJ Persuasion)
The producer, DJ and founder of one of the UK's most respected underground labels revisits a 2012 release to explore what he's learned in 15 years of releasing house and techno
Four big-name guitarists spill their recording secrets
With insight from Paul Gilbert, John 5, Adam Dutkiewicz and Marty Friedman on their approaches to the recording process
37 heavyweight bass production tips
More than three dozen priceless nuggets of bass recording and production wisdom
Creating chords for electronic music: 3 ways to generate more interesting progressions in Ableton Live 12
Let’s explore how Live’s MIDI effects can help us write better progressions
25 recording tips and tricks everyone should know
Get better takes in the studio and on the stage, with our essential advice for producers and DIY music-makers
Produce better music with our ultimate compression cheat sheet
Confused about where to start with compressors and dynamics effects? We'll guide you through the essential features and settings
Ever wondered how a microphone really works?
If microphone terminology confuses more than it helps, this guide will illuminate the microphone basics
How to stress test a laptop for music production in any DAW - and why every producer should do it
Get the most out of your machine and find out how far your laptop can really take your recordings
Never miss a MusicRadar thing: Google has made it easier to keep us in your feed
How to make MusicRadar.com a preferred source
Why imposing hard limitations could be the secret to finishing more music
We’re all struggling to fit in music-making between our other time consuming responsibilities. Optimise your process by cutting back on the options
5 creative ways to use distortion in Ableton Live: From punchier drums to dub techno delays
Let's explore how devices including Saturator, Roar and Erosion can help bring a track to life
How to think like a human drummer when building software beats
Ditch the repetitive loops and unlock more dynamic rhythms
Latest Reviews
“From functionality through to physical design, IK Multimedia has completely nailed it”: IK Multimedia ARC On-Ear review
Want to improve your headphone monitoring? We might just have the perfect solution
"The EF86 tube is often described as hi-fi, and honestly, that's the perfect way to describe what's coming out of this thing": EarthQuaker Devices EQD ZEQD-Pre review
This new collaboration is exactly what the doctor ordered for modern guitarists suffering from a serious case of digital fatigue
“A sturdy, interesting and decent-sounding effects unit with tempo syncing and sequencing capabilities”: Polyend Mess review
Polyend turns its considerable hardware tracker skills to the world of pedal-based, sequenced multi-effects. An alluring combo, so how does it sound?
“An impressive percussion machine with raw analogue weight and manual control”: Erica Synths x Hexinverter Hexdrums review
Is Hexdrums – a “Mutant-infused analogue powerhouse” – the perfect rhythmic bedrock for modern techno production?
“A beautifully-designed headphone with impressive sonics”: Focal Lensys Professional review
Quality closed-back headphones that can handle both recording and mixing are highly desirable. Can this new design deliver? Let’s take a look
“Experienced producers might feel uneasy about the focus being put so heavily on AI and the Session Players, but it’s still an instant recommendation”: Apple Logic Pro for Mac 12 and Logic Pro for iPad 3 review
The Apple Creator Studio bundle is here, and that means new versions of the company’s classic DAW
"I love that you don’t have to be a Mayer mega-fan to enjoy what’s on offer here": Neural DSP Archetype: John Mayer X review
Two opposing worlds collide in Neural DSP's latest plugin offering
“A perfect choice for podcasters, streamers and music users”: AKG C-Series microphones review
We associate AKG with quality mics, but can their new and most affordable mics to date really deliver? Let’s find out
