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Bands can turn concert set lists into Apple Music playlists

Music fans will be able to relive the concerts of their favorite acts, as Apple Music is now allowing artists to turn their set lists into playlists.

Malcolm Owen | 2 months ago

Musicians to lose Finale notation app after 35 years

Mac and Windows notation app Finale has been used by musicians since Macs had nine-inch black and white screens, but now its developer is shutting it down and directing users to alternatives.

William Gallagher | 3 months ago

Beats Pill quality and Apple Music growth subjects of new Apple VP interview

According to an Apple VP in a new interview, Apple's strategy for Apple Music and Beats products, like the Beats Pill, is to be the quality option for fans.

Malcolm Owen | 5 months ago

Apple Music's best 100 albums list is done, and it's controversial

Apple Music has revealed its entire list of what its staff, music experts, and stars, say are the top 100 albums of all time — and like all best album lists, it's controversial.

William Gallagher | 7 months ago

How to use Collaborative Playlists for Apple Music

A promised but delayed feature, Collaborative Playlists finally arrived for Apple Music in late January. Here's how you and your friends can make the most of it.

Charles Martin | 9 months ago

How to move or change your Apple Music library folder in macOS Ventura

The Apple Music app normally stores your media in your user's home folder, but it can consume a lot of space. Here's how to change its location.

Chip Loder | 1 year ago

How to make a TikTok sound an iPhone ringtone

It's possible to create text tones or ringtones for your iPhone from your favorite TikToks — and for free. Here's how to do it.

Lila Riesen | 1 year ago

Spotify's AI DJ expands to 50 countries around the world

Spotify is bringing its AI-based DJ feature to more markets, expanding the feature's reach six months after launch in North America as it continues to compete against Apple Music.

Malcolm Owen | 1 year ago

Apple Music debuts new algorithmic Discovery Station radio

Apple Music users hoping for more algorithmic discovery options akin to Spotify now have a new personal radio station called Discovery Station.

Wesley Hilliard | 1 year ago

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Spotify may finally join Apple Music's lossless audio party two years late

Spotify's HiFi service is still being worked on, with the chronically-late lossless music streaming plan set to launch later in 2023, but not in the United States at first.

Malcolm Owen | 1 year ago

Apple Music Guides: how to use them to find concerts, shows, and more

Recent updates to Apple's various OS versions include some cool music-oriented features in both Maps and Apple Music, but they are strangely hard to find. Here's how to use them to find concerts, set lists, and venues to see your favorite artists.

Charles Martin | 1 year ago

Reason 12 update finally has native Apple Silicon support

Reason Studios has enhanced its music production software to include an offline mode and compatibility with Apple Silicon, even on older extensions.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

Jabra Elite 4 review: Average wireless earbuds at an okay price

Judged independently, the Elite 4 earbuds, the newest member of Jabra's wireless lineup, are perfectly fine. But when compared to other personal audio options, they start to look less remarkable.

Tyler Hayes | 1 year ago

Acefast Crystal (2) T8 review: Flashy and loud wireless earbuds

Standard wireless earbuds can become a mundane piece of tech lacking personality. If you are tired of boring white or black earbuds, check out the flashy Acefast Crystal (2) T8.

Catherine Cargill | 1 year ago

Streaming accounted for 84% of the music industry's revenue in 2022

Paid streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music continue to dominate the music industry's revenue sources, with an increase to 92 million paid subscriptions as of the end of 2022.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

The iPhone alarm tone is also a gorgeous classical piano piece

Apple's iPhone alarm tunes usually just wake people up, but musician Tony Ann was inspired to develop one into a full classical piano track lasting more than two minutes.

William Gallagher | 1 year ago

Musicians aren't losing out from streaming music, UK regulator says

The massive profits of record labels and streaming services like Apple Music are not at the expense of musicians and artists, a UK regulator has declared.

Malcolm Owen | 2 years ago

Apple celebrates music recognition app Shazam turning 20

Apple is commemorating the 20th birthday of Shazam by looking back on the music recognition app's history and the "most Shazamed song" for each year of the past two decades.

Mike Peterson | 2 years ago

How to use the hidden social features in Apple Music to help discovery

After Ping and Connect flopped, Apple has been adding social features to Apple Music — and the results are greatly improved ways to discover new music. Here's how to use the new features.

Nathaniel Pangaro | 2 years ago

How to get started making music on a Mac

If you want to start making music, a Mac is a good choice. However, depending on the kind of music you want to make, it's not the only thing you'll need.