“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?

I thought I'd heard my dad's voice for the last time. A movie helped me find it again

I had missed that voice more than I knew. Being able to hear him again — young him, even if he wasn't talking to me, or ...
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If you can't build these, you're not a pro

71 Pro Minecraft Builds Follow me on Twitter @skipthetweets Check out my Instagram @skipthetutorial Character is drawn by ...
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Google Recorder update brings ‘Create music’ to Pixel 9, more [U]

Google is rolling out the latest update to Pixel Recorder and it brings “Create music” to the Pixel 9 series, as well as other interface tweaks. Update 12/10: Pixel Recorder 4.2.20251104.x is now ...
Android Authority

Your Pixel 9 can now add music to Google Recorder sessions

Google brought music generation to its Recorder app with the launch of the Pixel 10. This week, Pixel 9 series devices are being updated to get access to those music creation tools. Google’s also ...
Contactmusic.com

Black Box Recorder return for first show in 17 years thanks to Billie Eilish support

Black Box Recorder are to play their first show in 17 years - thanks to Billie Eilish's support. The English indie rock band - comprised of Luke Haines, John Moore and Sarah Nixey - have announced ...
Law

Warner Music Group Announces Settlement With AI Music Generator Suno

WMG, Sony and Universal filed joint suits last year against AI music platforms. The labels alleged Suno and rival Udio used copyrighted recordings to train their AI tools. Suno has partnered with ...
The Globe and Mail

In praise of the recorder. No, seriously, I love this instrument

First Person is a daily personal piece submitted by readers. Have a story to tell? See our guidelines at tgam.ca/essayguide. Elementary school music teachers are a feisty, energetic and hungry bunch.
Android Authority

Recorder on the Pixel 10 is ready to turn your ideas into full-blown songs

Google’s Recorder app for Pixels already taps into the company’s AI smarts for features like transcription. Now Google’s adding a new tool that generates music to accompany your recordings of song ...
9to5google

Pixel 10 gets new Journal app, Recorder music creator, Gboard Smart Edit, more

With the Pixel 10, Google is introducing a new Journal app that lets you quickly jot down what’s happening in your life. There are also updates to Pixel Recorder, Screenshots, and Studio. Pixel ...
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This Handmade Music Box Will Melt Your Heart (Full Tutorial)

Bring a touch of nostalgia and creativity into your home with this stunning DIY music box tutorial! Whether you're crafting a gift, decorating your space, or simply exploring your artistic side, this ...
Sydney Morning Herald

Bill Armstrong: the most prolific music recorder you've never heard of

Bill Armstrong is likely the most prolific music producer you've never heard of. The Melbourne audio technician-turned-producer has been at the forefront of the local music industry for more than 60 ...