Audio is where SpeakerCone began. The brand's roots are in the music scene, and as a longtime musician and audio creator, this is section is closes to my heart.
Audio today is bigger than the song on the radio. It's music in every form, from streaming playlists to vinyl and live shows. It's podcasts, which have become a major way people spend their time. And it's radio, the original audio medium.
It's also the gear and the people behind the sound. Expect coverage of the microphones, interfaces, and studio equipment used to make audio, and the headphones, speakers, and sound systems used to hear it. Expect coverage of the narrators, engineers, producers, and musicians whose choices shape what you hear. I've spent time on both sides of the microphone, making music, narrating audiobooks, and hosting a podcast, so I know how much of a recording comes down to decisions made in the room.
AI is changing parts of this world too, from generated music to synthetic voices, and we'll follow what it means for the artists and voice talent involved.
As with every SpeakerCone section, the coverage looks at both sides of the industry: the major labels, streaming services, networks, and gear makers with the reach to set trends, and the independent artists, small labels, home studios, and podcasters who often get there first. Audio will also carry curated headlines from across the music and podcast world, so you can follow the news in one place. Check back soon as the section fills out.