Building the ultimate speaker requires ultimate engineering
We visited Ultimate Ears' facility in Camas, Washington (complete with anechoic chamber) to find out how the company produces its award-winning speakers.
Chromecast Audio could arrive Sept. 29, will Wi-Fi enable your home speakers
The tech giant is working on Chromecast Audio, a device separate from Chromecast 2, which will “Wi-Fi enable the speakers in your home.”
Bandcamp just launched a new subscription service with self-determined pricing
Online music distributor Bandcamp launches its first subscription based services, allowing independent artists to charge fans recurring fees for content.
U2 to release 14th LP, Songs of Experience, in 2016
The Irish rockers will release the follow-up to 2014’s ‘Songs of Innocence’ next year. “A lot of the songs are done already,” said frontman Bono.
Trends with Benefits: $50 Fire tablets, Apple helps Spotify, 3D-printed TSA Keys
On this week's episode we check out Amazon's new lineup of Fire products, talk about the 'move to iOS' movement, and examine how Apple Music is actually is helping Spotify.
Listen to the latest tunes from Beyoncé, Ellie Goulding, and more in our 5 songs to stream
Find out what new tracks and albums dropping this week are worth listening to in our top 5 songs to stream. We've got tracks from Beyonce and more.
Pop icon Cyndi Lauper to release country album next year
The “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” star will release a country album, her tenth studio record, next year.
Viral video of Prince-loving baby wins copyright case against Universal
Copyright holders must now consider “fair use” before sending takedown notice, according to a new court ruling.
Spotify CEO thanks Apple Music for sending over users in droves
If anyone thought Apple Music was a threat to Spotify’s longevity, CEO Daniel Ek wasn’t one of them. He figures Cupertino has done his company a big favor.
This San Diego nightclub boasts a 30-foot translucent 4K display
Recently opened CAKE Nightclub in San Diego sets itself apart with cutting edge A/V technology.
These bone conduction headphones steer clear of your ear
BATBAND, a new Kickstarter-funded project from StudioBananaThings, are a futuristic, bone conduction headphone that lie on your temples.
Hang anywhere with the Swimmer Duo and Swimmer Jr. waterproof Bluetooth speakers
Polk audio's "BOOM" division adds the new Swimmer Jr, as well as the Swimmer Duo Bluetooth speakers, which let you link up two speakers for double the fun.
Green Day to release gritty, behind-the-scenes doc looking back on American Idiot
The veteran punk rockers will release “Heart Like a Hand Grenade,” a making-of doc on the band’s 2004 rock opera “American Idiot.”
Spotify Running begins rolling out to Android users today
Spotify finally releases its running feature to Android users, allowing non iOS users to work out to pace-matched playlists.
Justin Timberlake to voice a survivalist troll in DreamWorks Animation’s Trolls musical
Justin Timberlake has signed on to voice Branch in DreamWorks Animation's Trolls musical. The film is based on the popular Troll dolls.
KEF doubles down on headphones with sporty new M400 and M100
KEF unwraps two new headphone models to add to the fold, including the new M400 on-ear headphones, and the M100 in-ears.
Louder, smarter, stronger: UE completes weatherproof speaker trifecta with Boom 2
Ultimate Ears is launching its UE Boom 2 wireless mobile speaker, allowing users to listen to music anywhere they go, regardless of mud and muck.
Whitney Houston ‘hologram’ to embark on a world tour in 2016
The late Whitney Houston returns, in hologram form, to the international stage next year.
Tidal now selling Prince’s exclusive new album on CD and digital download
A week after Prince’s new record was released exclusively on Tidal, the streamer is allowing non-subscribers to purchase the record in MP3 and CD format.
Radio still rules the roost: Most Americans disover music the old fashioned way
Neilsen reports that the majority of music listeners still find new bands through the airwaves
Ringo puts up first White Album vinyl pressing, other gear for auction
Ringo Starr and his wife to auction over 800 personal items this December
Blur frontman Damon Albarn calls Adele’s upcoming record ‘very middle of the road’
Albarn, who worked with the British pop star on five songs, wasn't impressed with the material he heard on her upcoming album.
The Fusion Guitar is all your jamming equipment rolled into one instrument
HAL and Darth Vader collaborated on a guitar. No, not really, but an electric axe this smart would have been sci-fi back in the 80's.
Michael Stipe lashes out at Trump and Cruz for using R.E.M. tune
After Donald Trump and Ted Cruz played “It’s the End of the World as We Know It" during a rally, R.E.M.’s Michael Stipe had some harsh words.
Listen to Black Hippy’s latest track Vice City and more in our 5 songs to stream
Find out what new tracks and albums dropping this week are worth listening to in our top 5 songs to stream. We've got tracks from Jay Rock and more.
Artists are getting paid more for their music, but is it enough?
The company that gets artists paid each time their music is played says that digital music royalty payouts were at a record high.
Jack White to release retro-style album and record player bundle for kids
White's Third Man Records is releasing a kids' compilation featuring Nina Simone, Jerry Garcia, Donovan, Carol King, and Kermit the Frog.
The Jabra Sport line of training earbuds expands with the new Sport Pace Wireless
The upcoming Jabra Sport Pace Wireless earbuds not only offer music on the go, but a companion app to keep track of your exercise routine.
BBC’s new music discovery tool will offer roving playlists
BBC is in process of developing a new music discovery service building on its Playlister platform to offer curated music, BBC exclusive live performances.