“I wasted a lot of time and money”: How Moby made the record that saved his career

Moby had all but thrown in the towel, but the surprising success of his eclectic 1999 masterpiece forever changed his ...
MusicRadar

"We've completely reimagined what's possible in a compact controller": Akai unveils MPK Mini IV with pitch and mod wheels, new keybed and full-size MIDI output

Five years on from the release of the MPK Mini Mk3, Akai Professional has unveiled the next generation of its compact MIDI controller keyboard: MPK Mini IV. A major update that Akai is describing as ...
Pitchfork

Oklou, Kelly Lee Owens, Akai Solo, and More: This Week’s Pitchfork Selects Playlist

The staff of Pitchfork listens to a lot of new music. A lot of it. On any given day our writers, editors, and contributors go through an imposing number of new releases, giving recommendations to each ...
The New York Times

American Wins International Chopin Piano Competition

Performances in N.Y.C. Advertisement Supported by In Warsaw, a 27-year-old pianist from Massachusetts beat out 180 competitors to win what some call the Olympics of the piano world. By Derrick Bryson ...

The best tech gifts and gadgets for 2025

Engadget staffers spend the entire year poking, prodding and otherwise testing the latest tech gadgets. So we’ve got a pretty good handle on what’s unique and interesting right now. We put together ...
ConsumerAffairs

Akai Reviews

This profile has not been claimed by the company. See reviews below to learn more or submit your own review. AKAI develops consumer electronics and audio equipment. The company's offerings include ...
The New York Times

How to Watch the Olympics of the Piano World

Performances in N.Y.C. The International Chopin Piano Competition is entering its final round, with performances that attract millions of viewers. The International Chopin Piano Competition is ...
Crime

Piano Bike Girl 'might give up' after van theft

A travelling musician and local legend has cancelled her upcoming tour today after a van containing her costumes and equipment was stolen. Chloe Marie Aston - known by fans as Piano Bike Girl - is ...
Reuters

American Eric Lu crowned winner of Chopin Piano Competition

WARSAW, Oct 21 (Reuters) - American pianist Eric Lu won the top prize at the prestigious International Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw on Tuesday. The decision came after hours of deliberations by ...
MusicRadar

“One of the most unique, stylish and feature-packed workhorses available”: Spectrasonics Omnisphere 3 review

No matter what style of music you produce, Omnisphere 3 is one of the most unique, stylish and feature-packed workhorses ...
Los Angeles Times

Piano teacher to children of Hollywood stars fled country as jury decided sex abuse case

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Pianist John Kaleel was convicted of multiple counts of committing lewd acts with one of his students earlier this ...