Tag Archives: music

Apple has asked HMV to remove its new music downloading app from the iOS App Store – and the retailer has said no. HMV’s new app arrived earlier this week to much acclaim. It includes a lot of cool features such as the ability to identify digital music by listening …

Film and TV business model offers composers a 'steady income'

John Broomhall quizzes Microsoft's Mark Yeend on Xbox One's audio potential

Video games are expected to generate more revenue than both video and music combined this year. That’s according to the Entertainment Retailers Association, which predicts that Xbox One, PS4 and a slew of triple-A games – including GTA V, FIFA, Battlefield and Call of Duty – will drive more people …

Composers behind Destiny, Assassin's Creed and more to discuss the art of game music

The composer behind Tomb Raider and Dead Space 3 gets the rapid-fire question treatment

The Beatles star and Game of Thrones actor are part of talent behind Bungie's shooter

The music genre is dead, right? Erm, no, perhaps not. Ubisoft has confirmed that music title Rocksmith has sold a very impressive 1.4m units worldwide since its release in October 2011. There have also been 3m track downloads from the game’s digital store. The publisher is also quoting a study …

Nimrod Productions' Richard Aitken discusses how to get your audio tuned for specific devices

Rejuvenated entertainment retailer Blockbuster is to embark on a promotional blitz this bank holiday weekend to properly mark its High Street comeback. Deals include the chance for shoppers to rent any new movie release for one night for 1.99. The chain has also confirmed that it will shortly begin stocking …