Music Production

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Sunflower Fox and the Chicken Leg: A Look Back at 1970s Rock
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Sunflower Fox and the Chicken Leg: A Look Back at 1970s Rock

The 1970s was a golden age for rock music, defined by unforgettable guitar riffs, soaring vocals, and influential albums. Minneapolis-based band Sunflower Fox and the Chicken Leg aims to revive this classic rock spirit through authentic songwriting and dynamic performances in the modern era.

Sponsored by Sunflower Fox and the Chicken Leg·July 14, 2026
A Berlin bedroom producer working with synthesizers and computer software, symbolizing the digital resurgence of electropop music.
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Electropop's Digital Resurgence Reshapes Music's Future

A bedroom producer in Berlin, armed with a $200 synthesizer and readily available software, now commands millions of streams.

Andre Silva·July 11, 2026
A DJ silhouetted against abstract soundwaves and circuit patterns, symbolizing the conflict between human artistry and AI in music generation.
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AI Music Generation: Rapid Adoption Challenges Artistry

An electronic music producer with a decade of experience recently found AI-generated melodic techno tracks indistinguishable from those made by humans.

Andre Silva·June 19, 2026
DJ using an AI interface in a futuristic studio to create music remixes and AI-powered song covers, showcasing the future of music production.
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2 Innovative Music Production Techniques Shaping Popular Genres in 2026

Spotify and Universal Music Group have struck a deal that will soon allow subscribers to generate AI-powered song covers and remixes directly within the app.

Andre Silva·June 9, 2026
An empty concert hall dominated by a giant, glowing AI brain, symbolizing the homogenization of Western music due to technology and shorter attention spans.
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Western Music's Sonic Palette Shrinks Amidst AI and Shorter Attention Spans

Over the past 50 years, the average Western song has seen a measurable reduction in pitch variety and a homogenization of its sonic texture, according to a recent study published in Nature .

Andre Silva·April 30, 2026
A music producer in a courtroom, surrounded by sheet music and legal documents, with a spotlight on a vintage microphone, representing the legal and financial challenges of music sampling.
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Music Sampling: Legal Challenges and Financial Impact

Sting earns an estimated $2,000 (£1,500) daily from the sample of his song 'Shape of My Heart' used in Juice WRLD's 'Lucid Dreams'.

Andre Silva·April 25, 2026