Ear plugs at the ready? The horror of tech companies making music
Samsung, LG, Huawei, and plenty of other tech companies make great smartphones; but they don't make good music. Yet, they continue to try. Don't believe us? We've got proof, and lots of it.
Watch The Philharmonic Turntable Orchestra make a symphony out of turntables
Hi-fi audio brand Technics brought together 30 world-class DJ's to form The Philharmonic Turntable Orchestra, the world's first orchestra made of turntables, to celebrate LP Record Day in Japan.
Spotify begins cracking down on third-party playlist services
SpotLister has been now been deemed non-compliant with Spotify's terms of use. It previously placed songs on playlists for a fee.
Should Spotify launch a record label and become the Netflix of music?
Despite impressive subscriber numbers, Spotify is losing money thanks to high licensing fees. However, one expert recommends Netflix as a model for success.
iHeartRadio has filed for bankruptcy but don’t worry — it isn’t going anywhere
iHeartRadio parent company iHeartMedia has filed for bankruptcy after accruing more than $20 billion in debt, but customers shouldn’t be affected.
SteelSeries serves up the first Hi-Res Audio-certified headset for gamers
SteelSeries introduced three new headsets for gamers, one of which dons the Hi-Res Audio certification logo promising CD-quality or better audio.
ATC’s CDA2 Mk2 will make you want to put the phone away and dig out your CDs
The ATC CDA2 Mk2 is an audiophile CD player that pulls triple duty as a standalone DAC and preamp, with support for high-resolution audio.
After Warner Music deal, Facebook is in league with all three major labels
Facebook now has deals with Warner Music Group, Universal Music Group, and Sony/ATV Music Publishing, all three of the biggest labels on Earth
Alexa to play recently heard songs within Amazon Music
Amazon Music debuted "Local Popularity" and "Play More Like This" for its users late last year. Now, it's showing off "recently heard."
Outkast set a high bar for hip-hop. Duo Rae Sremmurd wants to clear it
Rae Sremmurd explains how the group's upcoming three-disc album, Sremmlife 3, is something legends like Outkast have never done and what we can expect from their first Reebok shoe.
Deezer gains full support from Alexa, but only if you’re a subscriber
The latest music streaming provider to gain Alexa support is Deezer, which at long last is fully integrated with the Amazon smart assistant.
For singer Tory Lanez’ totally freestyled new album, memories are everything
Platinum-selling R&B artist Tory Lanez talked with Digital Trends about why you shouldn't store memories on social media, an upcoming collaboration with Drake, and more.
Sonos vs. Bluesound: A Hi-fi, Wi-Fi Speaker System Shootout
Canadian whole home audio brand Bluesound shoots for Sonos’s crown with high-end NAD and PSB components and high-res support. Is it the new king? We find out.
Amazon Echo could inadvertently be teaching your kids bad words
Amazon Echo devices are "playing songs with explicit lyrics" at the behest of their little owners, which doesn't exactly make for family-friendly content.
Raphael Saadiq talks about his new album, Oscar nomination, and ‘Black Panther’
Accomplished musician Raphael Saadiq spoke about how he'd change the score for the Black Panther film, and when we can expect his first album in seven years.
Bring your car into the 21st century with Alpine’s hovering touchscreen display
Alpine's iLX-F309 in-car infotainment system, a touchscreen that "hovers" slightly in front of your dashboard, is now available for purchase.
Taryn Southern’s new album is produced entirely by AI
Popular YouTube creator, singer Taryn Southern used AI programs from Google, IBM, Amper, and AIVA to produce the music for her new album.
Bang and Olufsen’s new open source project makes vintage speakers wireless
Bang & Olufsen has announced a new DIY project in partnership with Swiss audio company HiFiBerry that lets owners transform their vintage B&O model speakers into modern wireless workhorses.
Feast your ears on the nightmarish melodies of this Furby-powered synth organ
U.K.-based YouTuber Sam "Look Mum No Computer" Battle has created perhaps the world's weirdest instrument: A MIDI keyboard controlling an army of Furbies.
Whoa! Reaction.cam is designed to capture those epic response videos
Reaction videos are a growing format, so a new app, Reaction.cam, is making it easier to create and share them with other fans.
No longer mobile-only, Pandora Premium features come to the web
The Pandora Premium on-demand subscription service is now available on the web, including Search & Play, My Music, and smart playlist features.
How SiriusXM is dominating in the Spotify era
SiriusXM boasts less than half the subscribers as the most popular on-demand music streaming service, but SiriusXM is booming while Spotify continues to lose money. What’s going on here?
Yamaha EAD10 hands-on review
Yamaha’s EAD10 drum module is an innovative piece of tech that offers a whole new sound for your acoustic drum kit, allowing you to imitate your heroes and play with digital effects and compression without costly studio gear.
Sonos throws some shade at the HomePod via a Spotify playlist
To celebrate the arrival of the Apple HomePod onto theconnected speakers market, Sonos is offering some sassy commentary by way of music.
The Life and Times of the Late, Great CD
Best Buy’s decision to stop selling CDs altogether by July marks the end of an era. In memoriam, we’ve created this timeline marking the CD’s rise and fall.
Producer Cardo on making Drake’s new No. 1 hit, Kendrick Lamar’s “evil genius”
Producer Cardo explains to Digital Trends how he went from making music on Playstations to producing hit records with Drake and Kendrick Lamar using programs anyone can download for free.
Apple Music is growing fast, but it will be a while before world domination
Apple Music is growing quickly in the United States, but it has a ways to go before it beat the subscribers numbers of popular Swedish music streaming service Spotify on the global stage.
Best Buy stores will stop selling music CDs, and Target could be next
Music CDs could become be a format as outdated as eight-tracks, as Best Buy announced they no longer will sell CDs. Target may soon follow their lead, unless they can renegotiate their arrangement with the industry.
3D printing brought this stunning six-stringed custom violin to life
University of Texas student Sean Riley recently used the magic of 3D printing to create a personalized six-string violin. And all for just $10 worth of printing filament!
Elton John announces his retirement tour with an amazing kaleidoscopic VR video
Elton John kicked off his farewell tour announcement with a kaleidoscopic virtual reality video that spanned his decades-long career.
Pulse adds effects to your acoustic guitar — without amps or electricity
A new music device called the Pulse promises to add real time effects like delay, distortion or reverb to your acoustic guitar.
Baby got Beck: Grandmother’s Instagram inspires rock icon’s new music video
How a Japanese grandmother's cute Instagram shots led to a starring role for her family in Beck's latest music video.
Apple HomePod smart speaker is now available for pre-order
Apple has begun an assault on home audio, announcing the brand new HomePod speaker system and showcasing brand new multiroom functionality. It's now available for pre-order.
Listening to one artist on YouTube could get simpler with Official Artist Channels
YouTube is combining multiple artist channels under a single Official Artist Channel, a move designed to simplify listening for viewers and expand reach for musicians.