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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!

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: 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.

Behind The Passion – The Thomann-Story: Now on YouTube!

06 Dec 2024 · To celebrate the 70th anniversary, you can now watch the truly impressive documentary 'Behind The Passion' about Hans Thomann and his company on YouTube.

Win an Arturia AstroLab – XMAS Raffle!

05 Dec 2024 · How about an Arturia AstroLab for Christmas? This week’s edition of our XMAS raffle is your chance to win a brand-new stage keyboard!

Economic Impact of Generative AI Study: “AI has the power to cause great damage to human creators”

05 Dec 2024 · What will the economic impact of generative AI be? A new report finds that generative AI poses a massive risk to music producers.

How to Get that Old-school Sampler Sound

18 Nov 2024 · Ever wondered how to get the old-school sampler sound? Punchy lo-fi drums and underwater pad sounds can give your music a retro feel.

Scary Beats: Horror Movie Samples in Famous Songs

31 Oct 2024 · To get into the spirit of Halloween, we're looking at classic Horror Movie Samples used in Famous Songs by some of our favourite artists.

An Incredible Story of my G.A.S., Staying Awake for 3 Days & Move – My 3 Tops and Flops

26 Oct 2024 · What a week of tops and flops: G.A.S. alarm, a no-sleep event and music making everywhere.

Listening to Music May Speed Up Recovery From Surgery, Say Scientists

26 Oct 2024 · Patients listening to music post-surgery used 50% less morphine because they they felt they were in less pain, the study found.

Teenage Engineering OB-4 John Lennon ‘Mind Games’ Edition: a $1000 Box Set?!

09 Oct 2024 · Are you a die-hard fan of John Lennon’s 1973 album ‘Mind Games’? Today’s your lucky day! Meet the Teenage Engineering OB-4 John Lennon ‘Mind Games’ Edition.

70 years of Thomann competition: win instruments and more for €70,000!

02 Oct 2024 · Enter now for a chance to win: 70 years of Thomann competition offers instruments and music equipment worth €70,000.

5 Weird and Wonderful Movies About Music: Tops and Flops

21 Sep 2024 · The best and worst movies about music from Adam’s point of view. Do you agree with him?

Amsterdam Dance Event 2024: The highlight of the electronic music scene!

11 Sep 2024 · Meet the big names in electronic music and discover the latest trends at Amsterdam Dance Event. That's what to expect.

The SoundCloud Store has landed: Exclusive artist merch with 100% royalties!

15 Aug 2024 · The SoundCloud store is live: SoundCloud recognises that streaming alone is not enough - for artists or fans. And it's 100% fair!

Buying Storage Units for Music Gear: Is it worth it?

13 Aug 2024 · Should you be buying storage units to get vintage guitars and synthesizers for cheap? We spoke to one of the top storage hunters to find out.

New 808 Shoes from Roland and New Balance for 808 Day: Let the Feet Mmm Drop!

05 Aug 2024 · Following on from Adidas and Puma, Roland are now collaborating on new 808 shoes with New Balance.

5 Musical Toys used on Famous Recordings

16 Jul 2024 · Musical instruments design has always overlapped into the realm of musical toys, we look at times these toys were used on famous recordings.

MOTELX AV LAB: A Must-Attend Event for Filmmakers & Musicians in Lisbon

15 Jul 2024 · The MOTELX AV LAB will bring together filmmakers, VJs, video artists, experimental musicians and gear nerds from across Europe.

New Spotify Data Reveals: More than 25,000 EU Artists make more than €5,000

11 Jun 2024 · Spotify claims to offer musicians an opportunity to make a living. A new report now reveals current numbers for European artists.