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You need to listen to Laurie Spiegel’s masterpiece of early ambient music

EntertainmentThe Expanding Universe is as approachable as it is experimental.The Expanding Universe is as approachable as it is experimental.by Terrence O'BrienFeb 22, 2026, 9:30 PM UTCTerrence O'Brien is the Verge’s weekend...

Arturia’s FX Collection 6 adds two new effects and a $99 intro version

EntertainmentEFX Ambient and Pitch Shifter-910 bring more quirky weirdness to the company’s plugin suite.EFX Ambient and Pitch Shifter-910 bring more quirky weirdness to the company’s plugin suite.by Terrence O'BrienFeb 21, 2026,...

Laurie Spiegel on the difference between algorithmic music and ‘AI’

EntertainmentThe legendary composer is celebrating 40 years of Music Mouse, which brought algorithmic composition to home computers. by Terrence O'BrienFeb 17, 2026, 1:00 PM UTCEntertainmentThe legendary composer is celebrating 40 years...

You need to watch the intensely surreal cult classic Possession

EntertainmentIt features three of the most unhinged performances in cinema history, and I mean that as a compliment.It features three of the most unhinged performances in cinema history, and I mean that...

Georgia Tech announced the finalists in its wild musical instrument competition

EntertainmentEarly standouts include a henge made of fiddles and a chaotic evil triangle.Early standouts include a henge made of fiddles and a chaotic evil triangle.by Terrence O'BrienFeb 14, 2026, 4:42 PM...

Ableton Live is adding audio streaming for real-time musical collaboration

EntertainmentLink Audio is limited to local networks, but much better than emailing project files back and forth.Link Audio is limited to local networks, but much better than emailing project files back and...

YouTube Music starts putting lyrics behind a paywall

EntertainmentFree accounts are being prompted to “Unlock lyrics with Premium.”Free accounts are being prompted to “Unlock lyrics with Premium.”by Terrence O'BrienFeb 8, 2026, 10:55 PM UTCTerrence O'Brien is the Verge’s weekend...

You need to listen to the new Mandy, Indiana record: URGH

EntertainmentIt’s vicious, dancey, and utterly captivating.It’s vicious, dancey, and utterly captivating.by Terrence O'BrienFeb 8, 2026, 5:30 PM UTCTerrence O'Brien is the Verge’s weekend editor. He has over 18 years of experience,...

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