SZA calls out Diplo's equity stake in AI music company Suno
In a private Instagram post that went very public, SZA accused Diplo of helping train AI on Black creators' work. The AI-in-music backlash now has A-list names attached.
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Jun 23, 2026 / Issue #17
The Big Story
rekordbox confirms macOS Tahoe 26 compatibility
If you've been holding off on the OS update, the all-clear is in. Hardware and software verification complete.
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The Feed
Missy Elliott & special guests to tribute Aaliyah at the 2026 ESSENCE Festival
Aaliyah’s legacy continues to shine nearly 25 years after her untimely passing, and – thanks to the 2026 Essence Fest – the iconic late singer will get a long overdue, star-studded tribute in her honor.
Gear
Akai drops Gen 2 MPC One and MPC Key 37 with 4x the processing power
Eight-core processor, 4GB RAM, 64GB storage. The standalone MPC pitch just got a lot harder to argue against at these price points.
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Previous Issues
Jun 16, 2026Issue #16
Deezer Ships a Free AI-Music Detector
Deezer says nearly half of users importing playlists from rival platforms already have AI-generated tracks in their libraries. The company's new detection tool is free to use, and if you're building s
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Jun 9, 2026Issue #15
Can DJs still ignore Spotify and Apple Music?
Digital DJ Tips makes the case that DJs still resisting Spotify and Apple Music integration into their workflows are fighting a losing battle. The tooling has gaps, but the trajectory is unmistakable
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Jun 2, 2026Issue #14
Juno Download shuts down for good
One of the last independent digital music stores is gone. Juno cited streaming's dominance and the shrinking role of webstores. If you were still buying lossless files there, time to sort out your Bea
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May 26, 2026Issue #13
Howler MK2 now records and livestreams your sets at the same time
The pocket-sized recorder/streamer no longer forces you to pick one or the other. Record high-res locally while simultaneously pushing a stream to your phone. A genuine solve for DJs who want both the
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May 19, 2026Issue #12
Engine DJ 5.0 brings on-board stems to the Rane System One
The System One is now the first standalone DJ hardware that can split tracks into 4-part stems without a laptop in the chain. RGB waveforms also roll out across the Engine DJ ecosystem. The update eve
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May 12, 2026Issue #11
InMusic buys Native Instruments — Traktor now shares a roof with Denon DJ, Rane, and Engine DJ
The biggest DJ-tech acquisition in years. InMusic (parent of Denon DJ, Rane, Numark, Akai, Moog) is absorbing NI in full — Traktor, Maschine, Komplete, iZotope, Plugin Alliance, all of it. What happen
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May 5, 2026Issue #10
Claude AI now plugs directly into Ableton Live
Anthropic's AI assistant can now connect to Ableton as an MCP tool, joining Photoshop and Blender on the list of supported apps. Whether you want it in your creative workflow or not, the DAW-AI integr
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Apr 28, 2026Issue #09
Electronic music is now a $15.1 billion industry
The latest IMS Business Report pegs 2025 revenue at $15.1B, up 7% year-on-year. Growth is accelerating across multiple revenue streams — the money side of what you do keeps getting bigger.
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Apr 21, 2026Issue #08
Tracknack adds Apple Music integration and new DJ-focused pricing tiers
The Spotify-only discovery tool now pulls from Apple Music too, combining listening data with Discogs metadata for smarter crate digging. Pricing has been restructured — worth a look if your prep work
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