Compared to tools like Chat GPT and Midjourney, music-making AI is behind the curve. But what's coming next? And how can these tools help producers? This article is part of Water & Music founder Cherie Hu's guest-edited month of June, featuring specially curated content exploring new possibilities in music and tech. By now, ChatGPT is a [...]
As revenue streams for artists become more precarious over time, merchandise has stepped in as a dependable alternative. At their best, these items can be artistic statements in their own right. This article is part of Water & Music founder Cherie Hu's guest-edited month of June, featuring specially curated content exploring new possibilities in music [...]
Is there a more complete DJ in our scene? Carlos Hawthorn visited the UK titan at his summer home to unpack one of dance music's most inspirational careers. It was a warm, blue-sky day on the outskirts of Brighton and Carl Cox was wearing his Ferrari trainers, which complemented the actual Ferrari parked in [...]
We spoke to labels and fans about the beloved format and why it's enjoying a 20-year sales high. Sales of cassette tapes are at a 20-year high, according to the British Phonographic Industry (BPI). The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic contributed to a huge spike in interest, with sales doubling from 80,000 in 2019 [...]
This frenetic, TikTok-ready sound is taking over the streets of Lagos—and beyond. But is it ready to go mainstream? The Nigerian genre cruise (AKA freebeat or cruise beat) seems designed to cause the body to move before the mind understands what's happening. It's a delirious blur of vocals and drums, influenced by other African [...]
We asked DJs, label owners and record shops whether vinyl EPs and singles have become overpriced and outdated, or if it's simply a case of weathering the storm. The 12-inch has been a cornerstone of dance music culture since the beginning, but could we be witnessing its demise? With roots [...]
Re-record: Celebrating 120 Black Artists In Electronic Music - Part 4 Contributors set the record straight, highlighting standout acts active between 2001-2020. "There's one part of doing this project where I'm like ‘white people need to recognise the lineage' but more importantly I hope Black people understand the lineage," says Theo Fabunmi-Stone, DJ, writer [...]
Contributors set the record straight, highlighting standout acts active between 2001-2020. "There's one part of doing this project where I'm like 'white people need to recognise the lineage,' but more importantly I hope Black people understand the lineage," says Theo Fabunmi-Stone, DJ, writer and Cue Point creator on the impetus for introducing this series. "It's sad when [...]
Words Michael Lawson We spoke to Loraine James, Pessimist, Rainy Miller and He Valencia about dwindling working-class participation in the scene. According to new research, working-class participation in the arts is on the decline. But what impact is this having on electronic music? The joint study from Edinburgh, Manchester and Sheffield universities found that [...]
