Apple Says There Will Never Be A Free Apple Music Tier

When it comes to music streaming services, one of the biggest differences between Apple Music and Spotify is that the latter offers users the option of listening for free in exchange for certain limitations and ads. Spotify is currently leading the way in terms of music streaming, so could a missing piece of the Apple Music puzzle be a free tier?Could having a free listening tier encourage more people to […]

Spotify Announces Plans For A ‘HiFi’ Lossless Stream

When Tidal launched, the service initially targeted audiophiles who might have been able to better appreciate the higher quality streams, although it was a bit too expensive for regular customers who might not have been too picky. Now it looks like Spotify is also interested in giving users that option as the company has announced its own lossless streaming option.Dubbed Spotify HiFi, this will be a lossless streaming option that […]

Apple Music Is Getting More Social With Lyrics Sharing

How do you find out about songs or bands you’ve never heard of before? There are many ways, such as hearing it used as background music in a TV show or movie, hearing it on radio, or being recommended by a friend. Social media can also be a good way about finding and discovering new tunes.That being said, it seems that Apple Music is about to get a lot more […]

Instagram’s Algorithms Will No Longer Promote Reels With TikTok’s Watermark

As some of you might have heard or noticed by now, Instagram has launched its own version of TikTok called Reels. However, despite the feature being there, there are some users who still prefer to record their videos using TikTok and then upload to both platforms at once, which makes sense as far as social media reach is concerned.However, it seems that Instagram isn’t too thrilled at users who might […]

iOS 14.5 Will Let You Choose Siri’s Default Music Player

So with iOS 14, Apple has introduced the ability for users to finally set the default apps of their choice for certain functions, such as their browser and email. But what about music players? Turns out that in the upcoming iOS 14.5 update, that could change, but not necessarily in the way that some of us are hoping.According to the latest beta of iOS 14.5, it has been discovered that […]

SoundCould Could Soon Let You Support Artists Directly

Supporting your favorite artist back in the day basically meant buying their records and going to their concerts. These days, it’s become about streaming, but even then, some artists feel that the cut that they are given from streaming simply isn’t good enough. However, the good news is that SoundCloud wants to change that.In a report from Billboard, they have revealed that SoundCloud plans on introducing new ways for users […]

A 2004 iPod Was Hacked To Stream Spotify

Want to stream Spotify? If you do, you’ll either need to do so from a computer or a smartphone with the Spotify app installed on it. But what if you wanted to stream it on a 2004 iPod? You might think you’re out of luck, but that wasn’t the case with Guy Dupont who decided to take his 17-year old iPod and give it a modern upgrade.To give his iPod […]

Apple Could Be Looking To Launch A Podcast Subscription Service

Right now, the podcasts you access from Apple are pretty much free. However, to better compete with Spotify and to attract more podcasters to its platform, it seems that Apple could be planning on launching their own podcast subscription service, according to a report from The Information (paywall).Apple has long offered users the ability to listen to podcasts through its Podcast app available on both iOS and Mac. However, despite […]

Fender Launches A New Portable Amplifier For Guitarists On The Move

If you’re a guitarist that’s constantly moving about and you need the practice, sure, there are some amplifiers that are portable and battery powered, but have you ever seen one that could fit in a bag or pocket? If you’re after something even smaller and more portable, then Fender might have something for you.The company has recently unveiled its latest portable amplifier in the form of the Mustang Micro. Unlike […]

This AI Playing A Non-Stop Bass Solo Is All Kinds Of Impressive

Playing a musical solo can be difficult, especially if you’re required to think and improvise on the spot. This is because our brains need to make the connection as to which note that we should go to next, whether or not it’ll sound good, the different rhythms we can apply, and so on. However, it’s a different story when it comes to AI which can think of these things more […]

You Can Now Stream Apple Music Directly From Google’s Smart Speakers

Given that Google owns its own music streaming service and how they view Apple as a rival, it’s actually interesting to see how Google’s smart speakers powered by Google Assistant, along with their smart displays, can now stream Apple Music directly from them. This is according to a recent update on Google’s blog.According to Google, “Get ready to jam: You can now ask Google Assistant on Google Nest and other […]

Spotify On Android Might Start To Support Playback Of Local Files

Spotify is a music streaming app and we’re sure that many of you know this, but what if you had local music files stored on your phone before you started using Spotify? One of the options was uploading your music to Spotify, but this needed to be done through your computer. An alternative is to find and use a different music player for locally stored files.The good news is that […]

Spotify Patents A Tool To Help Prevent Songwriter Plagiarism

Given that there are only so many notes in music, it is possible that some songs could end up sounding similar to each other. In some instances, this has led to accusations of plagiarism which could get ugly real fast and cost a lot of money. To help musicians avoid this problem, it seems that Spotify has created a tool that can deal with that.According to a report from MBW, […]

This Device Beams Music In Your Head Without Headphones

If you want to enjoy a song or movie in private, the only way you can do so is through the use of headphones which prevents other people from hearing what you’re hearing. However, sometimes headphones aren’t comfortable for extended periods of time, and it also makes it harder for you to hear what’s going on around you.However, an Israeli firm by the name of Noveto Systems has developed what […]

Spotify Releases Standalone App For Apple Watch

The problem with the Apple Watch is that it typically relies on users to pair the smartwatch with an iPhone. The cellular version of the Apple Watch does reduce its dependence on the iPhone, but when it comes to third-party apps, it’s a bit of a mixed bag as it’s up to the developer to choose to create a standalone app designed for the Apple Watch.The good news for Spotify […]

Pandora Can Now Be Streamed Directly Through The HomePod

As the HomePod is basically an Apple product, it’s not surprising that it only works with Apple services like Apple Music. However, if you’re not an Apple Music subscriber, you’ll be pleased to learn that in a recent update, HomePod and HomePod mini owners will be able to stream Pandora directly through the HomePod.All users need to do is update their Pandora app, connect it to the HomePod, and after […]

Apple One Services Bundle Will Be Launching Tomorrow

Back in September, Apple announced that they will be putting together a subscription bundle of its various services. Dubbed Apple One, this will see Apple combine various services like Apple TV+, Apple Arcade, Apple Music, and more into different packages at different prices that customers can sign up for.If this sounds like something you might be interested in, it seems that the Apple One services bundle will be going live […]

This Guitar Pedal Can Be Controlled Using Your Smartphone

If you’re a guitar player, then there’s a very good chance you might own several pedals. These pedals, for those unfamiliar, help guitar players create and adjust their guitar’s sounds to their liking, whether it be adding a crunchy distortion, a fuzzy overdrive, or the wah sound of a face-melting guitar solo, these pedals help guitarists accomplish that.However, it can be a rather expensive affair to collect a bunch of […]

Yamaha Unveils New Wireless Guitar Amp

Given that a lot of speakers these days are going wireless, it doesn’t really come as a surprise to learn that the same can be said for guitar amplifiers too. In fact, Yamaha has been doing that for a while now, and the company is back with their latest model in the form of the Yamaha THR30IIA.However, unlike some of the company’s other THR series of wireless guitar amplifiers, this […]

Twitch Suspends DragonForce Guitarist’s Channel For Playing His Own Music

Given the sheer number of videos that are uploaded and streamed, it would not be realistic to expect that platforms like Twitch or YouTube have human moderators to moderate every single one. This usually means that these platforms need to rely on automated systems to look out for content that might violate their terms of service.Unfortunately, these automated systems are far from perfect, such as in the case with DragonForce’s […]