Music Industry

N.E.R.D. Trouble in Neptunes Chad Hugo Files Lawsuit Against Pharrell Williams

N.E.R.D. Face Troubles Chad Hugo vs. Pharrell Williams

Trouble In Neptune: Chad Hugo Vs. Pharrell Williams The Neptunes & N.E.R.D: Legendary Partnership Faces Public Fallout Hip-Hop fans around the world are disappointed to hear that Neptunes partners, Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo, are no longer on speaking terms. This all stemming from a recent lawsuit filed by Chad Hugo against his once his business partner, Pharrell Williams. Filed on January 23, 2026, Hugo is stating that Pharrell withheld […]

March 25, 2026

Events

Art Beats and Lyrics: A New Taste in 2026 with Huge Resurgence

Art, Beats and Lyrics Takes on East Atlanta’s Enclave Pullman Yards Adulting in the city just leveled up, as Art Beats and Lyrics makes its Atlanta debut while on their tour with sponsor Jack Daniel's Tennessee Honey. Just on ahead of International Womens' Day and Daylight Savings. As an adult navigating Atlanta’s vibrant Saturday night scene in 2026, going out demands a mix of preparation, street smarts, and […]

March 14, 2026

Superman's with Even and Universal Music Group

Artist

The Superfan Economy Belongs To EVEN & Universal Music Group

Universal Music Group, EVEN, and the Rise of the Superfan Economy The music industry is undergoing a structural shift. On February 18, 2026, Universal Music Group announced a multi-year strategic partnership with EVEN, a direct-to-fan platform built around what it calls the superfan economy. The agreement is not an acquisition. It is a signal that direct, artist-owned fan relationships are no longer optional—they are infrastructure. What the Superfan Economy Actually […]

February 18, 2026

Music Industry

How The GRAMMY Nominations & Voting Really Work — And Why October Matters

The GRAMMYs remain one of the most respected honors in music — but most fans don’t realize how the nominations and awards are actually decided.With First Round Voting now open until October 15, Patchwerk Radio is breaking down how the process works, who gets to vote, and what this means for artists, producers, and studios making noise right now. Step 1: Eligibility & Entry Submission Before anyone gets nominated, the […]

October 6, 2025

Music Industry

ElevenLabs Unveils “Eleven Music” AI Model with Licensed Training Data

The advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) in the music industry is rapidly transforming how artists, producers, and studios approach music creation. ElevenLabs, a company known for its voice manipulation technology, has launched "Eleven Music," a platform that enables users to create music from written prompts. This innovation offers opportunities for commercial use, making it a versatile tool for content creators. ElevenLabs has already secured partnerships with industry players such as […]

August 6, 2025

Engineers

An International Connection With Nigerian Superstar Olamide

Patchwerk Recording Studio's 2x Grammy Award Winning audio engineer Luke Campolieta took on the task of mixing Nigerian star Olamide self titled project along with mastering completed by Grammy Nominated Chief Mastering engineer Kenny Mixx. Currently 5 records from the project is on the Afrobeat Billboard Top 50. Catch Kai! and 99 in heavy rotation on Patchwerk Radio!

July 21, 2025

Music Industry

Staff Engineer Finds Success With Went West

Staff engineer at Patchwerk Isaiah Simmons connected with 2025 XXL Freshman Cover artist BabyChiefDoIt to create the billboard smash "Went West". The song is currently #71 on Billboard Hot 100 charts. You know we got it in rotation on Patchwerk Radio but run the streams up on all platforms. Lets get it to certified! Listen On All Platforms Here!!

July 21, 2025