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“Such wilful, fraudulent, and malicious conduct”: Chad Hugo is suing ex-Neptunes partner Pharrell Williams
By Will Simpson published
Duo are no longer on speaking terms

Annual Music Venue Trust report reveals sector is “fragile” and “one shock away from a crisis”
By Will Simpson published
CEO calls on government to make grassroots levy mandatory

“A bad faith effort": Elon Musk is suing US music publishers association
By Will Simpson published
He says they’ve used ‘monopoly power’ to force him to license music

Korg’s Liano Live! makes livestreaming your piano performances as easy as smashing that like button
By Ben Rogerson published
NAMM 2026: Simple 88-note portable keyboard comes with a built-in mixer, mic and one-touch sound effects

“Musicians are vital members of our communities, our culture, and our social fabric”: Bandcamp has banned AI music
By Will Simpson published
Any music “wholly” or in “substantial part” AI-generated is not permitted, it says

NAMM 2026: We speak to NAMM'S President and CEO John Mlynczak to learn what we can expect this year
By Andy Price published
NAMM 2026: This year will mark 125 years of the premiere music technology expo, and its CEO is keen to put people first

How making music can help in addiction recovery
By Adam Douglas published
Dealing with an addiction can be a harrowing experience. Thankfully, making music and music therapy can assist with the process

“They represent rent paid, instruments bought and careers sustained”: PRS has distributed nearly £275 million in 2025
By Will Simpson published
That’s up 4% from last year
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