Baidu's AI Composer translates famous artworks into melodies you can listen to
An artificial intelligence algorithm created by China’s search giant, Baidu, is taking a crack at composing original music inspired by images.
Watch electronica vet Mark Pritchard whip up iPad beats, show off his new album
World renowned electronica producer Mark Pritchard talks to Digital Trends about his new album, then throws down some live beats with an iPad app.
SoundStage’s virtual music studio may be the trippiest VR app yet
SoundStage is a new VR music tool for the HTC Vive VR headset that takes the concept of the bedroom producer to the next level.
All about that low-frequency? Feel the bass with this subwoofer for your wrist
Meet the Basslet — a wearable subwoofer the promises to deliver bass deep into your body and soul.
Samsung 837 will hold free concerts every Thursday this summer
Bored on a Thursday in New York City? On the rare occasion that you are, Samsung has got your back with free music concerts every Thursday this summer.
Katy Perry’s insanely popular Twitter account just got hacked and it wasn’t pretty
Earlier today, Katy Perry's Twitter account was hacked to send out obscene tweets and shout-out fellow pop star Taylor Swift.
Planning a vacation? Grab two free months of Google Play Music via TripAdvisor
Google is offering up a pretty unique way to sign up for its music streaming service, thanks to an integration with TripAdvisor.
Hip hop legend Madlib talks Kanye West, Kendrick Lamar, and cassette tape bliss
Legendary hip hop producer Madlib detailed his 20+ year legacy and how modern technology is altering it at this year's Red Bull Music Academy Festival.
Tweets talk: A review of Twitter’s review of Drake’s new album, Views
Digital Trends grades the Twitter reactions to each song from Drake's new album Views.
Sibling synthpop duo, Broods, on starting young, sudden popularity, and a new album
Broods talks about how she and her brother, Caleb, got started young, getting big recognition in short order, and what's coming in their sophomore album.
Purple reign: Prince has the top two albums on Billboard, decades after release
On April 21, the day of rock legend Prince's death, two of his albums sold more than 190,000 copies in 24 hours, placing them atop the Billboard 200 charts.
Rest in streams: How to listen to Prince’s music online
Prince has always made his music difficult to listen to online. So we've compiled the best ways to circumvent that so you can strean his music.
Viceland’s Noisey shows how music is a natural resource in danger
Viceland, the first TV channel from Vice, explores the music scene of Sao Paulo, Miami and Bompton through the eyes of the natives.
Insta-fans are better: Study shows Instagram users spend more on music
A new Nielsen study shows that Instagram users spend almost twice as much money on music, and are more likely to pay for streaming services.
Wurrly turns your phone into a professional recording studio
Thanks to a new app called Wurrly, aspiring songbirds everywhere will be able to turn their mobile devices into an easy to use recording studio.
Sniper rifles and explosive powder: The secret sauce behind one Bungie soundtrack
Bungie has released a new video diary detailing process for creating audio in Destiny. The studio made use of unusual instruments and even explosive powder.
Spotify's Love Notes lets you send musical valentines
Whether you’re looking to be subliminal or straightforward, Spotify's Love Notes lets you use music to say what’s in your heart.
Elton John reveals he’s writing with Lady Gaga for her new album
Elton John revealed in a recent interview that he is writing with Lady Gaga, who is currently working on her next album.
Coachella attendees will get early access to Doppler Labs’ sound-tweaking ‘Here’ earbuds
Coachella fans will get exclusive early access to the Here Active Listening System, a mobile app that lets listeners control their own audio experience.
These 9 gadgets will improve your music, translate speech, and more
We scoured the halls of CES this year for the coolest accessories we could find. This list's the result.
One Music Group’s smart piano lights the way to virtuosity
To help reduce the bore factor of learning the piano, One Music Group unveiled its smart piano at CES 2016 which makes playing music feel like a video game.
Twitter backs smart headphones startup with first-ever hardware investment
Twitter has unveiled its first hardware investment at CES. The company is backing Muzik, makers of smart headphones that allow social media integration.
BoomStick is an affordable alternative to portable DACs, promises better audio for $99
The BoomStick aims to be an affordable, lightweight alternative to portable DACs that improves the sound that emanates from your headphones.
Snapchat’s new music channels highlight artists, tracks, and live performances
Snapchat has launched a series of original new music channels dedicated to different genres including EDM, hip-hop, country, R&B, and pop.
Chicago rapper King Louie shot in the head according to reports on Twitter
Rapper and Chicago native King Louie has survived a shooting and is recovering in hospital. The rapper was shot in the head whilst in Ashburn, Chicago.
Eagles of Death Metal to resume European tour after Bataclan concert attack
American rock band Eagles of Death Metal has rescheduled its Nos Amis tour in Europe, which was put on hold after the attack during their Bataclan concert.
Save your Rdio music collection: Spotify introduces new import tool
Spotify has added a new tool that allows Rdio users to import their music collections now that the streaming service has filed for bankruptcy.
Apple increases iTunes Match and Apple Music storage to 100,000 songs
The Apple Empire has now increased the iTunes Match and Apple Music libraries limit from 25,000 to 100,000.
Motus is a digital instrument you play with hand gestures and body movements
Motus is a handheld gesture device that makes it easy for anyone to make music based on motion controls. Choose from air violin, shakers, synths, and more.
Millennial artists top Instagram's biggest music acts of 2015
One Direction, Selena Gomez, and Justin Bieber were the musicians that dominated Instagram in 2015.
Rhapsody Auto app to help users rock out on the road
In effort to keep its users safely rocking out to the tunes of their choice, Rhapsody has engineered a version of its app specifically for drivers
Robotic rock group raises funds to build lead vocalist, record album
With a drummer, guitarist and bassist, Compressorhead is looking to construct a lead vocalist and is turning to Kickstarter to fund the building of their front man.
Spotify does actually reduce piracy, claims the European Commission
According to a new study, the availability of free music made possible by services like Spotify has indeed curtailed piracy in recent years.
Musicians brains are better — at least, at syncing to music
Got rhythm? If you're a musician, your brain waves certainly do.