MusicRadar

“There was a time I was collecting synths and using as much hardware as possible – maybe it’s a bit weird to downgrade from that”: Ikonika on discovering their voice ...

The career of London-based producer Ikonika (aka Sara Chen) has taken multiple twists and turns. From early dubstep releases ...

Check out the 8 biggest travel trends of 2026—and where you can go to experience them

Don’t book before you look at these vacation ideas!
Taunton Daily Gazette

Communities along South Coast Rail explore 'quiet zone' solutions

Residents near South Coast Rail tracks are dealing with constant train horn noise. Learn how 'quiet zones' could offer relief, but come at a big cost ...

The 9 Best Wireless Headphones to Buy in 2026: From Apple and Bose to An On-Sale £55 Budget Option

Please, replace those mediocre earbuds with some Esquire-vetted audio ...
CNET

I Spent the Week at the Super Bowl Stadium and Saw Some Awesome Tech

Expertise Abrar has spent her career at CNET analyzing tech trends while also writing news, reviews and commentaries across mobile, streaming and online culture. Credentials Named a Tech Media ...

New Apple study shows how grouping similar sounds can speed up AI speech generation

Apple researchers figured out a way to speed up AI speech generation from text without sacrificing audio quality or breaking ...
The Source

Today In Hip Hop History: Lord Finesse And DJ Mike Smooth Dropped Their Debut Album ‘Funky Technician’ 36 Years Ago

The album boasts beats crafted by some of the most influential producers in hip-hop history. DJ Premier, the soon-to-be Gang ...
Hoodline

After Years of Noise, Aurora Panel Inches Orchard Road Sound Wall Closer to Reality

Committee to consider a roughly $169K design contract for Orchard Rd. sound wall; approvals and funding still to come.

“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?