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Velvet Chains Return With Revitalized Lineup and New Single “Ghost In The Shell”

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Building upon the success of their last Top 25 single “Dead Inside” that spent 22 weeks on the chart, Las Vegas rockers Velvet Chains are back with a revitalized lineup and new single “Ghost In The Shell.”

The latest single is set to build upon the success the band now comprised of Chaz Terra (vocals), Phillip Paulsen (guitars/backing vocals), Von Boldt (guitars/backing vocals), Nils Goldschmidt (bass/backing vocals) and Jason Hope (drums) has garnered already at rock radio.

The song kicks off with a memorable intro and is pushed by the relatable lyrics from the chorus: “Burn down the system, Set it on fire, They took my soul and left me to die here.”

Why the 1990s Club Nights and Raves Are Still a Hot Topic Today

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This fall, Toronto gets a dose of nostalgia and knowledge with a unique two-part event series that asks one big question: What makes the 1990s club nights and raves still a hot topic in conversations today?

Hosted by experienced music marketer, college professor, lecturer, freelance educator, and DJ James Kekanovich, the Signals™ EDUtainment Events will blend music, storytelling, and interactivity to explore how the rave and club culture of the ’90s continues to inspire music, fashion, architecture, technology, and community

James isn’t just talking about music—he’s mixing it. Literally. The events will be about one-third music and two-thirds public speaking, with James weaving his voice work into the sound itself. By combining beats with storytelling, he’ll help participants reconnect with their own memories of the Toronto music scene while gaining new insights into the history of popular music.

Attendees will get to:

  • [RE] Discover the sounds that shaped today’s music scene
  • [RE] Connect by sharing and comparing personal experiences
  • [RE] Live the music through hands-on activities

Alongside the interactive talks, there will also be an exhibition of books, records, CDs, flyers, and artifacts from the era. Think of it as a rave history lesson, but with real rhythm.

Event Details

📅 Part 1: Sunday, September 7, 2025
📅 Part 2: Sunday, October 5, 2025
🕑 2:00–5:00 PM (doors at 1:30 PM)
📍 BSMT254, 254 Lansdowne Ave, Toronto, ON M6H 3X9
🔞 19+ Event
🎟️ $30 advance tickets per event (no door sales)

More info: QPoint.org | BSMT254

James brings decades of experience to these events. In the early ’90s, he was at the heart of Toronto’s music scene, marketing DJ IAIN’s club nights and remixes across genres like New Wave, Synth-pop, Britpop, Retro 80s, Industrial, Manchester, Electronica, Techno, Alternative Rock, and Grunge. He also worked on the Electronic Revolution CD with Sony Music, and co-marketed iconic Toronto rave series like Nitrous Raves (set in industrial warehouses) and Atlantis Raves (held in landmark venues such as the CN Tower, Ontario Science Centre, and even an aircraft hangar at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport).

These raves hosted local legends and global icons alike—including Moby, Orbital, Aphex Twin, Derrick May, Richie Hawtin, Mike Huckaby, 2 Unlimited, and DJ Tim of the Utah Saints—alongside countless Toronto DJs spinning dance, house, techno, industrial, jungle, and trance. Together with collaborators, James helped create unforgettable experiences that shaped the city’s nightlife and music culture.

Outside of promoting events, James worked at Sam The Record Man on Yonge Street, guiding customers through their music discoveries. Later, he transitioned into education, teaching in the Music Business Management Program at Durham College and now in the Entrepreneurship Academy at Canadore College, building on over a decade of college-level teaching experience.

His academic background includes a B.A. (Hons) in Communication Studies from York University, where he studied everything from media and advertising to popular music history, electronica, and DJ/dance floor culture.

For James, music isn’t just entertainment—it’s a tool for learning and reflection. By blending beats with knowledge, these Signals™ EDUtainment Events will let participants revisit the 1990s in fun, emotional, and memorable ways while uncovering how that era continues to influence today’s culture.

So—are you ready to rave about learning?

It’s time to share and compare your experiences. It’s time to rediscover the ’90s. It’s time to Rave About Learning!

Blenders Eyewear Names Alana Springsteen as New Brand Ambassador Ahead of Exclusive 2025 Collaboration

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Blenders Eyewear, a leading eyewear brand, part of Safilo Group, today announced Country music sensation Alana Springsteen as its newest brand ambassador. A powerhouse performer known for her iconic style and magnetic stage presence, Springsteen joins Blenders’ dynamic ambassador roster of visionaries pushing boundaries across music, sports, and fashion.  

Through this initiative, fans will enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at Springsteen’s favorite Blenders styles and how they seamlessly fit into her expressive, on-the-go lifestyle. From exclusive campaigns to dynamic social content, the initiative will highlight her go-to Blenders frames, along with an exclusive product collaboration in store for late 2025.

“Partnering with Blenders feels like such a natural fit. Growing up in Virginia Beach, my kind of country came with salt in the air and sand in my boots,” said Alana Springsteen. “I’ve always been drawn to looks that reflect both sides of me – laid-back and bold, grounded and expressive. That’s what I love about Blenders. They let me make a statement without having to say anything.”

A #1 chart-topper recognized as a rising force in the genre, Springsteen brings a fresh, new energy to Blenders’ offerings. Her addition as a brand ambassador marks the next step in Blenders’ continued expansion in the music space, reinforcing Blenders’ commitment to championing individuality through vibrant, expressive product storytelling.

“Blenders was born on the dance floor, with music in its veins—so teaming up with Alana feels like destiny. She’s not just a rising star; she’s a force: bold, grounded, and unapologetically herself. That’s the DNA this brand was built on. She can command a stage and still feel like your best friend—and that’s exactly what we look for in a partner,” said Chase Fisher, Founder and Brand Evangelist of Blenders Eyewear. “She’s got the voice, the heart, and the fire. This isn’t just a partnership—it’s a celebration of what happens when you stay true to your vision.”

Rooted in music and driven by its vibrant designs, Blenders continues to redefine what’s possible in the eyewear space. Now teaming up with Springsteen, the brand continues its forward-looking vision to empower a new generation of creators and tastemakers who embody its mission of life in forward motion.

Since making her powerhouse debut with TWENTY SOMETHING – a landmark three-part album featuring GOLD “goodbye looks good on you (feat. Mitchell Tenpenny)” (among the RIAA’s Class of 2024) and accompanied by an extended DELUXE edition – Columbia Records/Sony Music Nashville artist-songwriter Alana Springsteen has won acclaim from the likes of NPR Music who noted, “Few artists dissect and make sense of life in your 20s quite like Alana Springsteen.” Lauded by GRAMMY.com for “Speaking To An Entire Generation,” and praised by E! News as “one of Nashville’s most buzzworthy emerging artists,” she’s been crowned “the future of country music” by PEOPLE. With her latest output including crossover collaborations like her first career #1 with Tiësto (“Hot Honey”) and William Black (“My Own Advice” feat. ILLENIUM), she’s surpassed 340 MILLION career streams globally. The 24-year-old is among the roster for the 2024 CMT LISTEN UP campaign; Class of 2023 for CMT Next Women of Country and MusicRow‘s Next Big Thing; and a Celebrity Ambassador for the Ryan Seacrest Foundation. Along with wrapping up her first U.S. headline run on THE TWENTY SOMETHING TOUR, she’s appeared at the Grand Ole Opry, and supported Luke Bryan, Tyler Hubbard, LANY, Mitchell Tenpenny, NEEDTOBREATHE, Switchfoot, and more. After firing up her boldest chapter yet with the double-song release of “cowboy / hold my beer,” she’s released Alana Springsteen: Live from the Ryman and Alana Springsteen: Live from NPR’s Tiny Desk. Next up, Springsteen will join Keith Urban on his HIGH AND ALIVE WORLD TOUR.

Apple Music and Universal Music Group Launch ‘Sound Therapy’ Wellness Collection Featuring Imagine Dragons, Katy Perry, and More

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 Apple Music is joining forces with Universal Music Group (UMG) to introduce Sound Therapy, an innovative audio wellness collection designed to help listeners attain clearer focus, deeper relaxation, and better sleep.

“For years, elevating music’s role in health and wellbeing has been a strategic priority for UMG, linked to a potentially significant commercial opportunity, as well as something that our Chairman and CEO, Sir Lucian, and the entire management team, are passionate about,” said Michael Nash, UMG’s EVP & Chief Digital Officer“Given Apple’s leadership at the intersection of health and technology, the launch of Sound Therapy represents an important validation of our innovative, science-led Sollos initiative. We look forward to working closely with the team at Apple to expand the ways that music can be harnessed to improve the wellness benefits for its users.” 

“Every day, people around the world make Apple Music part of their daily routine, and we’ve seen incredible engagement around our personalized mood playlists and the new Apple Music Chill radio station,” said Rachel Newman, Apple Music’s co-head“Now, with Sound Therapy, we’re proud to work alongside UMG and Sollos to bring a new listening experience to Apple Music — one that’s grounded in artistry, shaped by innovation, and designed to support wellness.”

Available exclusively on Apple Music, Sound Therapy blends songs subscribers already know and love with special sound waves designed to enhance users’ daily routines, while retaining the artist’s original vision. Backed by scientific research and powered by UMG’s proprietary audio technologies, Sound Therapy harnesses the power of sound waves, psychoacoustics, and cognitive science to help listeners relax or focus the mind. 

The collection was crafted by a team of producers, scientists, and audio engineers at Sollos, a groundbreaking music-wellness venture incubated within UMG. Sound Therapy features extended, instrumental, and reimagined versions of popular tracks from acclaimed artists such as Imagine Dragons, Katy Perry, Kacey Musgraves, Ludovico Einaudi, AURORA, Jhené Aiko, Chelsea Cutler, and Jeremy Zucker, providing a premium listening experience. 

Sound Therapy features three categories — focus, relax, and sleep. Songs have been enhanced with auditory beats or colored noise to help encourage specific brain responses. Gamma waves and white noise — a whoosh-like combination of every sound frequency — may help with focusing; theta waves could aid in relaxation; and delta waves and pink noise — a deeper, gentler variation akin to rain or wind — might assist in achieving better sleep. A dreamy version of Katy Perry’s “Double Rainbow,” for example, could help listeners drift off to sleep, while an Imagine Dragons track might help them tackle a to-do list. Learn more about Sound Therapy from Apple Music’s Zane Lowe.

Apple has long been committed to enabling its customers to lead healthier, more active lives through offerings like Apple Watch, HealthKit, and Apple Fitness+. The company will work closely with Sollos and UMG to further establish scientific evidence supporting music and audio for improved wellbeing, and finding inclusive ways to bring these benefits to people around the world.

Maintain Focus

The Focus category is designed to support improved cognitive performance and concentration, tapping into the power of gamma auditory beats to help listeners get in the mindset to achieve optimum focus. White noise masks distracting sounds to help listeners stay in the moment.

Time to Relax

Songs in the Relax category are made for letting go, blending and infusing in theta auditory beats to help achieve ultimate relaxation.

Made for Sleep

The Sleep category is designed to encourage deeper sleep through an infusion of delta auditory beats or pink noise, which works similarly to white noise but uses natural sounds like rainfall and ocean waves.

Sound Therapy arrives on the heels of the brand-new Apple Music Chill radio station, created to serve as a sanctuary of sound listeners can turn to throughout their day to seek refuge. The station’s programming is a continuous flow of chill highlights across genres, interspersed with mindful moments meant to remind listeners to make the time to find center and calm. Enjoy the velvety tones of discerning tastemakers like Brian Eno, Stephan Moccio, and Zane Lowe, who expertly take listeners through stories of calm and wellbeing in their own hosted shows.

Sound Therapy is designed to support a person’s overall wellbeing. It is not intended to treat any medical condition.

Urban Outfitters Launches ‘On Rotation’ With Nike to Redefine Gen Z Retail Experiences

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Urban Outfitters introduces On Rotation, a new retail experience created to fuel discovery, inspiration, and authentic connection through a curated mix of today’s most exciting brands, all brought to life with Urban’s signature creativity. Launching now, with its first partner, Nike, On Rotation will debut in stores featuring dynamic lounge-style installations in five key cities: New York, Washington D.C., Scottsdale, San Diego, and Manhattan Beach, CA. This new concept builds on Urban’s strategy to meet the evolving needs of Gen Z and deliver community-driven, memorable retail experiences.

Cyntia Leo, Head of Brand Marketing and Communications at Urban Outfitters, explains the brand’s approach to connecting with its audience: “Urban Outfitters has always been a destination for discovery, especially for Gen Z, who are expressive, engaged, and intentional in how they shop and show up. Connecting with this customer requires more than just great product; it demands cultural fluency and inspiring retail moments. That’s what On Rotation is all about — transforming product categories into immersive narratives. Nike is the ideal first partner to bring this vision to life. Their cultural credibility is unmatched, and their legacy of innovation continues to set the pace.”

Urban Outfitters will launch On Rotation with a cross-divisional assortment of Nike apparel and footwear, styled specifically for the UO consumer. Building on the launch, Urban Outfitters will expand its Nike product assortment across both digital and retail experiences, with over 150 choices. Additionally, to spark buzz and foster community, UO will tap into LA’s vibrant running culture by releasing a limited capsule to celebrate the Nike After Dark Tour: Los Angeles 13.1, a race bringing together sport and self-expression this June. The collection – with an exclusive color way of the Nike Vomero 18, a maximum cushioned running shoe – will be available across all LA store locations, including the On Rotation destination. Leading up to the race, UO partnered with more than 20 influencers and college-aged community members on a four-month training journey to generate excitement and highlight Nike’s presence at UO.

Brad Desy, Head of Stores and Branch Management at Urban Outfitters, describes On Rotation as a dynamic step forward in experiential store concepts: “On Rotation brings a bold new layer of connection and discovery to our stores. The “rotating” concept serves as a living discovery engine, offering a platform to bring our brands to life- in real time.”

Future activations will spotlight new partners across fashion, lifestyle, and design, ensuring On Rotation remains a fresh platform shaped by the brands Gen Z knows and loves.

Fonovisa-Disa Rebrands as ‘Fono’ to Usher in a New Global Era for Mexican Music

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Fonovisa-Disa, one of the pioneering labels of Mexican music has, for four decades, supported legendary artists from their earliest steps. Many of those artists went on to form the foundation of regional Mexican music and inspiring new generations of artists and fans around the world. Today, the label proudly unveils its new name: Fono.

Fono’s vision for the future is rooted in a desire to expand Mexican music and culture across the globe. Fono’s artists create music that is a celebration of authenticity, heritage, and origin—music that has no limits.

“As a label, through our artists and their creativity, we have always sought to be storytellers and give a voice to what many are not able to express,” said Alfredo Delgadillo, CEO/President of Universal Music Mexico. “With that, Fono proudly epitomizes the present moment, where Mexican Music is growing, influencing other genres, inspiring world-class sounds, sending messages of unity and cultural pride. We are determined to continue uplifting Mexican culture through the voices of a new generation—artists who honor their roots while redefining the sound of tomorrow. At Fono, we believe music is a living expression of identity, and our mission is to amplify those stories that inspire connection and global recognition.”

Since its founding in 1984 as Fonovisa-Disa, the label, Fono has united past, present, and future through music—immortalizing a vast legacy of artists such as Alejandro Fernández, Banda El Recodo de Cruz Lizárraga, La Arrolladora Banda el Limón de René Camacho, Los Bukis, Los Temerarios, Los Tigres del Norte, Marco Antonio Solís, Rigo Tovar, and Valentín Elizalde, among many others. It marked an era with the duranguense movement, championing acts like Horóscopos de Durango, K-Paz de la Sierra, Montez de Durango, Patrulla 81, and Trono de México. It also brought the richness of our culture to life through cumbia legends like Grupo Cañaveral and Socios del Ritmo, and through powerful voices like Alfredo Olivas, Calibre 50, Edith Márquez, Enigma Norteño, and Pancho Barraza.

At the same time, Fono continues to drive the mission of globalizing the genre, cultivating world-class talent such as 8onthebeat, Adriel Favela, Banda Los Sebastianes, Brandon Reyes & Elvin, Camila Fernández, Carolina Ross, Danny Félix, La Coreañera, La Nueva Ola de Cumbia, Los Rojos, Majo Aguilar, Moreno X4, Raymix, NXNNI, Octavio Cuadras, Sahir Montoya, Sam Vázquez, and Vivir Quintana, among many more.

A new chapter begins, and this is only the beginning of much more to come.

Sony Unveils WH-1000XM6 Headphones with Next-Gen Noise Canceling and Post Malone Campaign

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Sony Electronics Inc. today announced the WH-1000XM6 wireless noise canceling headphones, the latest edition of its award winning 1000X series that sets a new standard for premium audio and personal listening experiences. Powered by a new next-gen chip and intelligent algorithms, the WH-1000XM6 headphones combine premium sound with the best noise canceling into a new seamless, foldable design that creates an unparalleled audio experience for the everyday music lovers, travellers, and music professionals.  

The Next Evolution in Noise Cancellation 

The WH-1000XM6 are available now in Black, Platinum Silver, and Midnight Blue
The WH-1000XM6 headphones are powered by a new HD Noise Canceling Processor QN3 that is seven times faster than the previous model and uses twelve microphones, 1.5 times more than the WH-1000XM5, to fine-tune sounds in real time.
The WH-1000XM6 headphones are powered by a new HD Noise Canceling Processor QN3 that is seven times faster than the previous model and uses twelve microphones, 1.5 times more than the WH-1000XM5, to fine-tune sounds in real time.
TheWH-1000XM6 headphones combine premium sound with the best noise canceling  into a new seamless, foldable design that creates an unparalleled audio experience for the everyday music lovers, travelers, and music professionals
TheWH-1000XM6 headphones combine premium sound with the best noise canceling into a new seamless, foldable design that creates an unparalleled audio experience for the everyday music lovers, travelers, and music professionals
The WH-1000XM6 headphones were developed in collaboration with world-renowned mastering audio engineers at three of the industry’s top recording studios - Sterling Sound, Battery Studios, and Coast Mastering - to refine every note for studio-level accuracy and deliver a superior music experience the way the artist intended.
The WH-1000XM6 headphones were developed in collaboration with world-renowned mastering audio engineers at three of the industry’s top recording studios – Sterling Sound, Battery Studios, and Coast Mastering – to refine every note for studio-level accuracy and deliver a superior music experience the way the artist intended.
The intuitive controls allow users to easily switch between noise canceling, ambient sound, and mic mute with tactile buttons and a responsive touch panel.
The intuitive controls allow users to easily switch between noise canceling, ambient sound, and mic mute with tactile buttons and a responsive touch panel.

The WH-1000XM6 headphones are powered by a new HD Noise Canceling Processor QN3 that is seven times faster than the previous model and uses twelve microphones, 1.5 times more than the WH-1000XM5, to fine-tune sounds in real time. The precise detection of the twelve microphones allows for more accurate and adaptive noise cancellation to fit the user’s environment. Whether looking to block out noise on a busy commute or stay focused in the office, the WH-1000XM6 sound experience is built to be seamless and powerful anywhere.

Additionally, Sony’s new Adaptive NC Optimizer delivers unmatched noise canceling precision that adjusts to any form of external noise and air pressure. Plus, the specially designed driver unit is optimally tuned for enhanced noise cancellation.

Auto Ambient Sound mode is even more accurate at adapting to listeners’ surroundings in real time, balancing music and external sound. Microphones are used to filter noise, letting in only important noises like announcements and conversations. Adjust settings automatically or fine-tune them manually in the Sony | Sound Connect app. 

Premium Sound, Co-Created with the Masters

The WH-1000XM6 headphones were developed in collaboration with world-renowned mastering audio engineers at three of the industry’s top recording studios – Sterling Sound, Battery Studios, and Coast Mastering – to refine every note for studio-level accuracy and deliver a superior music experience the way the artist intended.

The team of Grammy-winning and Grammy-nominated engineers who contributed to the WH-1000XM6 commitment to deliver the artist’s intended sound includes Randy Merrill (Sterling Sound), Chris Gehringer (Sterling Sound), Mike Piacentini (Battery Studios), and Michael Romanowski (Coast Mastering).

“Sony has always been a benchmark for premium quality, and the WH-1000XM6 headphones take it to a new level,” says Randy Merrill, Mastering Engineer from Sterling Studio who took part in the co-creation of the WH-1000XM6 headphones. “They transport me to a different world with their excellent bass, frequency response, soundstage and detail and truthfully represent the sounds of the recordings that we work so hard to make.”

Mike Piacentini from Battery Studios states, “we, as mastering engineers, spend a lot of time with the artists and producers to make their vision sound as intended. With the WH-1000XM6, listeners will have a more enjoyable experience because they’re hearing every emotion, engineering decision, and songwriting choice that the artist and engineer have made.” 

Engineered to Perfection

The WH-1000XM6 are engineered to perfection with the specially designed driver unit delivering clarity that feels almost tangible, and every detail with precision.

The high rigidity carbon fiber composite material dome and uniquely developed voice coil structure brings out the subtleties in every frequency—making vocals sound richer, instruments more defined, and bringing out the emotion in the track.

The WH-1000XM6 supports the High-Resolution Audio and High-Resolution Audio Wireless, thanks to LDAC, Sony’s industry-adopted audio coding technology. In addition, using Edge-AI, DSEE Extreme upscales compressed digital music files in real time to restore high range sound lost in compression.

The Sony | Sound Connect app makes it even easier to fine tune the entertainment experience on the WH-1000XM62. When listening to music, listeners can customize their perfect sound with the 10-band EQ or create a spacious feel with Background Music Effect. Gamers can also enjoy the Game EQ, developed with Sony’s expertise from INZONE, its gaming gear brand, to enhance sound quality for first-person shooter (FPS) gaming. For those watching movies on the go, the WH-1000XM6 also feature 360 Reality Audio Upmix for Cinema that brings spatial sound experience to transport listeners into the movie from 2ch stereo sound by Sony’s unique upmix and 360 Spatial Sound technology.

Always Be Heard with the Ultra Clear Call Quality

The WH-1000XM6 gives clarity to every call with an advanced six-microphone AI-based beamforming system that isolates the user’s voice from background noise, even in noisy environments. Users can now mute instantly with a touch of a button.

Masterfully Crafted for All-Day Comfort

The familiar iconic design of the 1000X series has been taken to the next level with an elegant, soft fit wider headband featuring synthetic leather ensuring a pressure-free fit. The asymmetrical headband design makes it easy to identify the left and right side with just a glance.

The earpads are designed for all-day wear thanks to stretchable material that provides a secure yet gentle fit to reduce pressure while still blocking external noise.

Plus, the intuitive controls allow users to easily switch between noise canceling, ambient sound, and mic mute with tactile buttons and a responsive touch panel.

Inspired by products with handcrafted precision workmanship, the folding mechanism on the WH-1000XM6 is crafted using advance metal injection for a seamless durable fold, while designed to slip easily into bags and airplane pockets. The compact case now features a magnetic closure for convenient access. 

More Intuitive, Smarter than Ever

The WH-1000XM6 now has Scene-based Listening, a new intuitive feature that uses sensing technology to automatically play music according to the user’s activity and adjust noise cancellation level based on their environment and location. Quick Access and Scene-based Listening can connect to the top music service including Amazon Music (via “Amazon Music Play Now”), Apple Music, Spotify (via “Spotify Tap” and YouTube Music.

The WH-1000XM6 supports LE (low energy) Audio, delivering ultra-low latency for flawless gaming and effortless access to broadcasts with AuraCast, with exceptional sound quality. The Multi-Point and Auto Switch makes switching between devices seamless, so listeners are always connected without interruption.

Users can now listen and charge at the same time by simply plugging in the USB charging cable. The WH-1000XM6 headphones come with up to 30 hours of battery life with noise cancelling on, so users can enjoy superlative sound even on long trips, with a remarkable three-hours’ worth of charge in just three minutes. 

Partnership with global superstar Post Malone

Sony has partnered with 9x Diamond-certified, GRAMMY Award-nominated global icon Post Malone as part of Sony’s “For The Music” audio brand campaign. As one of the most influential and genre-defying artists of his generation, Post Malone embodies the spirit of authenticity, creativity, and connection—values that lie at the core of Sony’s approach to audio innovation. “Great sound is essential for me when I’m making and listening to music,” said Post Malone. “These new noise canceling headphones make you feel completely inside the music.” As part of the campaign, Post Malone worked alongside Sony’s team to create a series of ads that showcase how Sony’s audio technology transforms the listening experience, making fans feel like they’re sharing a moment with the artist in real-time.

Made with the environment in mind

Sony has designed these headphones with the environment in mind. The WH-1000XM6 packaging is made from 100% paper materials. Sony continues to advance the adoption of Sony’s proprietary paper, Original Blended Material, for the packaging of its flagship headphone model, the 1000X series (the WF-1000XM5, WF-1000XM4, WH-1000XM5 and WH-1000XM6). Original Blended Material is an environmentally conscious paper material made from bamboo, sugarcane fibres, and post-consumer recycled paper.

For The Music

Sony established the brand platform “For The Music” for its premier consumer and professional audio products and services. With “For The Music,” Sony is affirming itself as the premier audio brand connecting music creators and consumers, aiming to create authentic music experiences and transcend emotion for fans by supporting creator vision over everything. 

Pricing and availability

The WH-1000XM6 are available now in Black, Platinum Silver, and Midnight Blue with a suggested retail price of $449.99 USD / $599.99 CAN at Sony.comBest Buy, Amazon and other authorized dealers.

John Williams Jokes Beethoven “Had Been Swimming” After Sarah Willis Plays “Symphony No. 7”

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Leave it to John Williams to reframe a cornerstone of classical canon with a wink. When French horn virtuoso Sarah Willis performed Beethoven’s “Symphony No. 7” mid-interview, the composer immediately heard dorsal fins circling. With impeccable timing, Williams quipped that Beethoven had been swimming all along—bridging two centuries of music with one shark-sized joke.


Comedians Andrew Heaton and Justin Robert Young Inspire Record-Breaking Otamatone Orchestra at ‘We’re Not Wrong’

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What began as a tongue-in-cheek challenge from comedians Andrew Heaton and Justin Robert Young has now taken on surreal, symphonic life. Armed with otamatones—part toy, part instrument—the Western Boone Junior-Senior High School band transformed novelty into spectacle. Under Leslie Baker’s direction, the goofy synthesizer became a strange, joyful weapon of sound, collapsing irony into earnest musical celebration.


BANKS Unveils Poignant New Single “Candy” and Deluxe Edition of ‘Off With Her Head’

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BANKS releases her brand-new single “Candy” via ADA Worldwide, the independent label and artist services arm of Warner Music Group. “Candy” is a poignant and introspective track that candidly addresses her personal experience with depression, the complexities of antidepressants, and the internal struggle of whether to return to them.

BANKS says it was, “The feeling like I was weak. It made me angry. It’s something I had to overcome. This song is filled with my personal stories told in a dream-like way. It holds anger, blame, shame, feeling lost, love, and acceptance within its composition. It touches on family dynamics that happen when a member is depressed. When someone wants to help but can’t. When offers of advice feel offensive. When antidepressants are the answer. Like the candy a child needs to stop crying. The balance between childlike sounds and the heavy subject matter creates a world that feels eerie and beautiful.”

“Candy” is included on the deluxe version of BANKS’s most recent album, Off With Her Head, which is also out today. The deluxe album is an extension of the bold, genre-defying body of work that channels raw emotion, vulnerability and empowerment. The Off With Her Head deluxe album also includes five acoustic tracks and features previous singles “I Hate Your Ex-Girlfriend” featuring Doechii, “Best Friends,” her most recent single, “Love Is Unkind,” as well as, “Delulu,” and “Meddle In The Mold.”