I've been using Spotify Mix for weeks, and I can’t stop pretending that I’m the world’s best DJ By Rowan Davies published 21 September 25 Here's why Spotify Mix playlists have become one of my favorite new features so far.
I tried the Moises Music AI update and it's changed the way I experience music on my Windows laptop By Ural Garrett published 11 August 25 Moises' real-time sound separation at an API level opened up some seriously cool potential
I’ve tried Apple Music’s new Sound Therapy playlists, and they’ve solved my sleep troubles By Hamish Hector published 18 May 25 Apple and UMG's music collab is helping me relax, sleep, and focus on my work, it's great.
Apple Music Classical just got 3 excellent perks in its biggest upgrade since launch By Becky Scarrott published 26 March 25 In the biggest upgrade since its March 2023 launch, Apple Music Classical just got Listening Guides, Personalized Recs and Editorial Stations.
Ray Ban’s Meta Glasses now let you listen to Apple Music with voice controls for maximum nerd points By Hamish Hector published 23 April 24 The Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses now offer native Apple Music controls, and new WhatsApp and Messenger video call tools.
This digital hand pan is as useful for meditation as it is for learning the Minecraft soundtrack By Jamie Richards published 24 September 25 Roland's Mood Pan is a digital hand pan designed for relaxation and meditation – I took it to my local chillout spot to see how it fared at de-stressing and inspiring musical ideas.
You could say goodbye to low mood and negative thinking with the Moodfit app By Paul Hatton published 15 September 24 Moodfit is an easy to use app that helps people adopt a more positive mindset
This health and wellness audio app is the kind of mood-lifter I need By Paul Hatton published 23 June 24 A health and wellness app that helps with anxiety, sleep, focus and more but that calm will cost you.
Miss the feel of classic audio kit? Tivoli Songbook and Songbook Max bring retro knobs and sliders to modern Bluetooth speakers and DAB radios By Carrie Marshall published 21 May 24 Tivoli's new portable speaker and DAB+/FM Radio are enormously likeable and packed with power.
Inspired by Apple’s original iPod, this open-source music player is the nostalgia bomb I needed By Carrie Marshall published 22 December 23 This little iPod look-a-like is crowdfunding now and includes a DIY option if you want to make your own MP3 player.
Microsoft Copilot's new AI tool will turn your simple prompts into songs By Cesar Cadenas published 19 December 23 Copilot's Suno plugin lets it create tracks with singing, but it's currently experiencing some technical difficulties.
This Android phone for audiophiles offers a hi-res DAC, balanced output and 3.5mm jack – plus a cool cyberpunk look that puts Google and OnePlus to shame By Carrie Marshall published 23 April 24 Stylish audio brand Moondrop’s first phone is more of a hi-res digital audio player with OnePlus and Google Pixel features.
Cambridge Audio Evo One is 'what a high-performance audio system for the real world should look like' and I want one By Carrie Marshall published 12 August 24 This one-box system promises exceptional sonic performance and from Cambridge Audio, that's not a statement to ignore.
Teenage Engineering’s knockout portable sampler is my next musical obsession By Leon Poultney published 23 November 23 Teenage Engineering reveals latest EP–133 K.O. II portable sampler, synthesiser and beat maker.
Apple Music just became a surprise language-learning helper with its latest free update By Carrie Marshall published 25 September 25 Kill it at K-Pop karaoke with a little help from Apple's updated app in iOS 26 and on Android
Pure's stylish speakers are a more joyful way to start your day By Sponsored published 12 August 25 Sensational sounds for chilling out, working out and hanging out
Anker’s new earbuds have a MacBook-like ‘touch bar’ on the case to tweak controls – and some serious sound design By Carrie Marshall published 4 October 24 Anker's earbuds have something special in their charging case
This Bluetooth speaker is also a 'soulful' musical instrument that requires 'no experience or special technique' to play, and wants to relax your mind By Carrie Marshall published 26 June 25 Roland's Mood Pan percussion instrument looks like a spaceship and sounds like a spa
Shazam now makes it super-easy to add identified songs to a Spotify or Apple Music playlist – here’s how it works By Rowan Davies published 6 March 25 Apple's new Shazam update makes it easier for you to sync your Shazam-searched songs to Spotify and Apple Music - here's how.
Apple Music’s year-round alternative to Spotify Wrapped has just landed – here’s how to find it By David Nield published 4 February 25 Apple Music has already started logging the tunes you're listening to, and you can now see your stats for January.
Suno 4.5 just dropped, and the AI music creation tool has big improvements across the board By Graham Barlow published 6 May 25 Suno v4.5 is out now for Pro and Premium subscribers, and you can listen to how good it sounds in the Suno app.
YouTube Music will finally let you look up tracks just by singing into your phone By Cesar Cadenas published 18 March 24 Reportedly seeing a limited release, this tool can help you find the name of the song that's on the tip of your tongue.
Spotify’s new Song Psychic can answer all of your burning questions with tunes By Rowan Davies published 1 March 24 Spotify launches another interactive feature that predicts your future, and has the answers to the questions you’re sometimes afraid to ask.
Apple’s Logic Pro for iPad and Mac can now capture your performances even when you forget to hit record By Jacob Krol published 29 May 25 Plus, Stem Splitter gets more powerful
Our favorite budget audiophile brand has a new affordable hi-res music player, with a desktop mode to make it part of your hi-fi setup By Carrie Marshall published 13 June 25 The FiiO M21 offers high-spec hi-res without a high price – and has a cool cassette deck case, because why not
Chaotic music game Trombone Champ has a new update with 2 fresh festive songs - as well as achievements on Switch By Catherine Lewis published 13 December 23 Trombone Champ's latest free update has added God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen and O Christmas Tree as playable tracks.
AutoMix compatibility is frustrating Apple Music subscribers – these are the devices the audio-mixing tool actually works with in iOS 26 By Rowan Davies published 23 September 25 Despite the AutoMix craze, Apple Music's biggest iOS 26 upgrade comes with some limitations.
This app lets you bring a music studio with you wherever you go – and I can't believe how well it works By Jamie Richards published 22 June 25 As a music producer, I’ve been looking for a way to start ideas and build out arrangements on the go for years, and I think I’ve found the answer with Bandlab for Android and iOS.
Apple Music Replay is getting a new free update that shows your monthly listening habits By Becca Caddy published 20 February 24 The monthly Replay playlist will curate your most-played tracks, artists and albums on Apple Music.
Apple Music looks set to get generative AI art in iOS 18, and I'm going to abuse it so beautifully By Carrie Marshall published 25 July 24 The ability to make your own cover art is going to perfect my playlists at last.