The AdCP Hype Problem: Why Standardized AI Workflows Don’t Equal Better Media Outcomes

If you are feeling pressure to “do something” about Ad Context Protocol, you are not alone. Since its launch a few months ago, AdCP has been framed as a foundational step toward an “agentic” future, one where AI systems plan, execute and optimize media buys without human hand-holding. It is a compelling vision, but one […]

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Nichols+Roark Unveil Emotional Shade of Uncertainty With Synth Pop Single Blue

British electronic duo Nichols+Roark are thrilled to announce the release of their latest single Blue, a synth pop track that delves into the nuanced emotions of modern relationships. Scheduled for release on 23rd January 2026, Blue explores that elusive feeling where everything appears perfect on the surface, yet an inner unrest lingers, the colour of […]

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The Lagniappe Sessions :: The Slaps

Via Chicago, guitarist Rand Kelly, bassist Ramsey Bell, and drummer Josh Resing are The Slaps. Formed in 2017, the genre agnostic trio are constantly in motion, and, more impressively, consistently interesting. This installment of the Lagniappe Sessions finds the band paying tribute to pre-Dark Side era Floyd with a lived-in, and woolly, cover of Obscured by Clouds’ “Wot’s… Uh the Deal”. AD Manna, indeed! And keeping things local, they deliver an amped up version of friend and touring partner hemlock’s “Under All The Kudzu” …

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RA.1023 Decoder

The Texan prodigy transmits the sound of sci-fi techno in 2026. What does the future sound like in 2026? In an era dominated by nostalgia and electronic revivalism, even techno—a genre once defined by futurism—has begun to feel stagnant. Enter Gautham Garg, aka Decoder. Raised in Dallas, the 21-year-old offers a refreshed vision of techno for the present moment. While comparisons to techno futurists like Mills and Richie Hawtin are inevitable, RA.1023 reveals a broader palette. Microtonal flourishes recall Aleksi Perälä’s Colundi era, while the patient structures lean closer to Perlon-style minimalism than early-2000s severity, with nods to Ricardo Villalobos and Margaret Dygas. Built largely from unreleased material, RA.1023 captures Garg’s vision of techno for this decade. There’s weight, but it’s more body than bite: elastic, finely tuned drums and a buoyant hypnotism that persists even in rougher moments. Though often labeled sci-fi, Garg’s sound resists cold futurism—instead, optimism shines through. In his hands, techno’s future still feels bright. Find the Q&A and tracklist at ra.co/podcast/1041 @decoder

Volvo Directly Integrates Apple Music Into Upcoming EX60 Electric Vehicles; Decision Closely Follows Full-Fleet GM Commitment

Volvo integrates Apple Music directly into its new EX60 electric SUV, on the heels of Apple’s full-fleet commitment with GM announced last month. Apple Music with Dolby Atmos is going to be directly integrated into Volvo’s new EX60 mid-size electric SUV—the first vehicle from Volvo to come with an Apple Music app pre-installed. The app […]

Ardin, Your Evil Boyfriend – Strangers

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