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Muzik Society has released SampleMonsta, a free drum sampler plugin/workstation that can extract and organize drums from any song. Could be a useful workflow tool for kit building and sample sorting. Read more: productlondon.com/muzik-society-…

Ableton has opened a beta for its Extensions SDK, giving Live Suite users a way to build custom in-DAW tools and workflow add-ons. This could be huge for producers who like to tweak their setup. Read more: productlondon.com/ableton-extens…

Steinberg and Celemony are adding Tonalic Essential to Cubase and Nuendo — an AI guitar composition tool built into the DAWs. Could be a big time-saver for songwriting and mockups. Read more: productlondon.com/tonalic-essent…

Texture Loom is a new free atmosphere engine plugin for Ableton Live, macOS and Windows. A handy one for pads, textures, and sound design. Read more: productlondon.com/texture-loom-f…

Suno has raised $400 million at a $5.4 billion valuation. Here’s why that matters for producers, licensing, and the future of AI music tools. Read more: productlondon.com/suno-raises-40…

An AI music company has been accused of training on millions of copyrighted tracks — and the fallout could matter for producers using AI tools. Read More: productlondon.com/ai-music-compa…

Introducing the SM58: Pre-Dented Edition. Every unit ships with an authentic grille dent so you can skip straight to looking like you've been on the road for 20 years. Limited time only.

Courtney Love and @Billy Corgan discuss "the pernicious and horrific meanness of the indie community at the time" on Corgan's podcast. They go off on Kim Gordon, who per Love is the target of Nirvana's lyric "Forever in debt to your priceless advice." stereogum.com/2494364/billy-…

Canadian prog legends Rush debuted their new live drummer in a surprise performance at tonight's Junos stereogum.com/2493994/rush-d…

MPC Sample is here! 💥 For nearly 40 years, MPCs have shaped the sound and culture of modern music production. The new MPC Sample carries this legacy forward by making the art of sampling more accessible and approachable than ever before. Learn more at inmusic.to/ysrpj74f.

India does not have the luxury of “beds” in this region. We are not in a caravan serai. We are tied to the Gulf for energy, diaspora, and capital. That is undeniable. But to reduce our long-term position to a binary, Arab side versus Iran, is a misalignment of both geography and strategy. Iran is not peripheral to India. It sits at the hinge of our continental access, our connectivity ambitions, and our extended neighbourhood. We cannot wish it away because it is inconvenient in a crisis. Strategic autonomy is not about choosing the side with the larger balance sheet. It is about refusing false choices altogether. Yes, India must protect its citizens in the Gulf. Yes, it must secure energy flows. But it must also preserve a working relationship with Iran, not as a sentimental gesture, but as a strategic necessity. When India accepts that it must “back” one side in a complex regional conflict, it has already narrowed its own options. We are not an adjunct to anyone’s camp. We are a country with interests on all sides. The real test is whether we can hold that position without drifting into the comfort of alignment presented as pragmatism.

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The Prodigy’s ‘Firestarter’ turns 30 today 🖤 
Released on XL Recordings in 1996, the track became one of the defining records of the decade. Its iconic video, directed by Walter Stern and filmed in a disused London Underground tunnel, remains one of the most recognisable visuals of the 90s. 
The stark, black-and-white shoot wasn’t the first video made for the track. An earlier, higher-budget version had already been filmed but was ultimately scrapped, leading the band back to a stripped-back concept that placed Keith Flint front and centre and captured the performance that would come to define the record. 
Firestarter went on to top the UK charts for three weeks and became a worldwide hit.

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Bitwig Studio 6 is out now! This major update improves and expands on many core DAW functions for Bitwig Studio, Producer, Essentials, and 8-Track. It’s free for everyone with an active Upgrade Plan as of August 27, 2025. Learn more: bitwig.com/de/stories/bit…

‘120 Minutes’ premiered on MTV 40 years ago today. Airing Mondays from 1–3 a.m. EST, it was conceived as a showcase for new and experimental videos. After it moved to midnight and narrowed its focus to alternative, ‘120’ became essential viewing for fans of cutting-edge bands.

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.@bts_bighit share tracklist for new album ‘ARIRANG’, featuring @diplo, Kevin Parker, @jpegmafia, and more bit.ly/46C1wkb

Jacob Alon raises Palestine scarf during Sharon Osbourne’s speech at 2026 BRIT Awards Osbourne has been a staunch supporter of Israel over the years nme.com/news/music/jac…

We’re excited to announce that Bitwig Studio 6 will be released on March 11. Thank you for your patience and support while we finalize this major update to Bitwig Studio 🧡 Learn more about what’s coming: bitwig.com/stories/416/

This month in 1964, R.A. Moog Co. introduced the first Moog modular synthesizer and celebrated just over 10 years in business, so Dr. Bob Moog created a new company logo to mark the turning point. This trademark is not only a reflection of a new philosophy, but a new way of creating and experimenting with sound. From the early days of analog synthesis to today’s sonic explorations, this symbol continues to connect us through music, unity, and discovery. 🤍 #Moog #synthhistory

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.@U2 surprise release politically-charged 'Days Of Ash' EP: "These songs were impatient to be out in the world. They are songs of defiance and dismay” nme.com/news/music/u2-…