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LABELS VS SELF-RELEASING
Labels vs Self-Releasing: Which Is The Best Route For Your Music?
06 Mar · We look into music publishing and the benefits of working with labels vs self-releasing to learn the best way to get your music out there.
TOPS AND FLOPS
Tops and Flops: Plugins, Pedals, and Platforms
22 Feb · In this week's edition of Tops and Flops, we look at some of the most exciting and infuriating developments in the world of audio and music.
Prolight + Sound 2025: The Event Highlight Celebrates its 30th Anniversary!
21 Feb · Prolight + Sound 2025 will be celebrating its 30th anniversary from 8 to 11 April 2025 in Frankfurt, Germany, and will be focusing on future topics.
Interview: Ian Anderson
Interview: Ian Anderson on Jethro Tull’s lastest album, Curious Ruminant
19 Feb · Gearnews offers Paul Rigg's exclusive take on a generic interview with Ian Anderson and a review of Jethro Tull’s Curious Ruminant
The World’s Largest Instrument? It Weighs 100 Tons and is 62 m Tall!
17 Feb · Is Chicago's carillon the largest instrument in the world? A steel and bronze musical giant with an impressive history.
Tops & Flops
Composing by Cards and the Return of Lemur: Tops & Flops
08 Feb · Tired of running out of ideas? Flipspark Elements could be the solution! And if you’re a Lemur fan, here are some good and bad news. Tops and flops of the week!
MAKING AMBIENT MUSIC
Making Ambient Music: How to Earn $3000 a Month From Spotify
03 Feb · Ambient is more popular than ever. Six professional musicians give advice on how you can earn money by making ambient music.
CORE UKULELE SKILLS
Core Ukulele Skills: 5 Songs to Get You Started
31 Jan · These ukulele skills will help you on your way to becoming a better player. These well-known songs can help you with your ukulele-playing journey.
Tops and Flops
Tops and Flops: The Classic Rock Show, John Sykes and Liverpool
25 Jan · In this week's Tops and Flops, we go and see The Classic Rock Show in Liverpool, and face the depressing realities of trying to get to gigs in adverse weather.
Polyend Step Is a Programmable Drum Machine for your Feet
21 Jan · Polyend Step is a fully-featured, programmable drum machine you control with your feet! Is Polyend Step the most powerful stompbox drum machine ever?
Studer A80-VU II: The Original Beatles Tape Machine – Now for Sale!
16 Jan · A piece of Beatles history: Ringo Starr's Studer A80-VU II tape machine is up for auction on Catawiki until 2 February 2025.
NAMM 2025: Everything You Need to Know – News, Facts and More!
16 Jan · NAMM 2025 takes place from 21-25 January. We will be covering the show and keeping you up to date. Update due to the devastating wildfires in LA.
THE ROLE OF THE PRODUCER
How has the Role of the Producer changed in Modern Music?
13 Jan · We discuss the role of the producer and how it has changed throughout the history of recorded music, from acoustic recording to FL Studio.
Thomann Jobs: A Workplace for Real Music Fans – A Look Behind the Scenes
03 Jan · At Thomann, music lovers become part of a team that integrates passion into their daily work. Find out more about Thomann Jobs now!
Happy New Year 2025: GEARNEWS Wishes You a Great Start!
01 Jan · Happy New Year 2025! The GEARNEWS editorial team wishes you a great start to 2025 with lots of music and new instruments!
BEST OF 2024: STEFAN
My Music Highlights of 2024: Musical Moments of the Year
29 Dec 2024 · If you're a music fan, 2024 was packed with releases, live shows, and interviews throughout the year. Here are some of my music highlights.
BEST OF 2024: ADAM
My Highlights of 2024: The Best Software for Electronic Music Production
27 Dec 2024 · These are my 2024 picks for the best software for electronic music production.
Best of 2024: Marcus
My Highlights of the Year 2024: Concerts, Parties and New Gear for my Studio!
25 Dec 2024 · These are my highlights of the year 2024, with lots of great events and most importantly these cool upgrades & gadgets for my studio!
CHRISTMAS ALBUMS
5 of the Best Christmas Albums That Capture the Festive Spirit
25 Dec 2024 · Merry Christmas Folks! To get you into that festive mood, we've selected some of the best Christmas albums recorded in the last century.
Merry Christmas 2024: GEARNEWS Wishes You a Happy Holiday Season!
24 Dec 2024 · Like every year, Christmas is just around the corner. And we at GEARNEWS say: grab your instruments and make some music!
The Punk Rock MBA: DIY Hero or Corporate Shill?
24 Dec 2024 · Following his interview with influencer, Jesea Lee, Finn Mckenty aka Punk Rock MBA has seen more backlash than Metallica's acoustic records.
Tops and Flops
Tops and Flops: High Fade, 90s Amps and Discontinued Products
07 Dec 2024 · This week's Tops and Flops, the rediscovery of a forgotten amplifier, a live performance from High Fade, and the sad demise of one of my favourite products.