What to See at NAMM 2026: Floor Highlights Producers Absolutely Cannot Miss
Walking the floor at NAMM 2026 always turns into a reminder of how much is happening all at once, and this year already feels packed with gear, software, and ideas worth spending r
Guy J on Digging, Influence, and the Long Arc of Taste
With the release of GU48 Guy J – Córdoba, Guy J adds another defining chapter to the Global Underground city series. Recorded in Argentina and shaped by a lifelong relationship
Tommy Phillips Explains How Access Has Changed DJing
Tommy Phillips has entered the current club landscape during a period of rapid change, where technology, access, and audience behavior continue to reshape how DJs connect with danc
David Cloyd Releases Remixes of Standout Album Cut “Cage Of Water”
David Cloyd’s return to the wider indie music conversation has unfolded with unusual clarity and momentum. It’s clear that his hiatus only fueled him further. After more than a
Donner’s DHP Series Is One of the More Interesting Piano Previews Going Into NAMM 2026
With NAMM opening next week, I have been paying closer attention to instruments aimed at real home use rather than stage-first designs scaled down for living rooms. That is where D
JUJO explores the realms of funk, disco and house on powerful new “Currents” EP
It’s a groove-rich journey from the Australian powerhouse producer Australian producer JUJO might just be one of the best-kept secrets in electronic music, but his new Currents
Magnetic Magazine’s Artists to Watch in 2026
Cover image courtesy of ALLEYCVT. The new year is in full swing, so let’s see just who’s poised to make it theirs. We’re already a few weeks into 2026, but it’s been a quie
FabFilter Pro-C 3 Finally Feels Like the Compressor We’ve Been Waiting For
I’ve spent a lot of time inside FabFilter compressors over the years, and Pro-C has always been reliable, but with Pro-C 3, it finally feels like they leaned into character witho
Melbourne Instruments Brings Deep Logic Pro Control to ROTO-CONTROL
Melbourne Instruments has rolled out advanced Logic Pro integration for its ROTO-CONTROL motorised MIDI controller, answering one of the most consistent requests from users since t
The Importance of Selling Digital Merchandise in Today’s Musical Ecosystem – A Conversation with Payhip
In the past, merchandise usually meant solely physical items. Vinyl, CDs, cassettes, clothing, posters, other creative branded things (skateboards, fidget spinners, action figures,
6 Physical Merch Creation Platforms Producers Should Know About in 2026
Recently, we spoke about digital merchandise. Now, let’s talk physical. You may not think it, but physical merch is still one of the easiest ways to get your artist brand out the
Avantone Pro Targets Studio Accuracy With the CLA-Sub Subwoofer
When new studio subwoofers get announced, I usually scan for one thing first: signs that the design team understands why engineers are skeptical of subs in the first place. The new
David Mayer on Belonging, Club Culture, and Real Scenes
With News Flash, David Mayer returns to SONARA for his third outing as a founding artist on the imprint. Landing on January 9, 2026, the single reflects a period of transition and
All The Essentials On Using Reference Tracks in Music Production (…And A Couple Less Talked About Tricks)
Reference tracks sit at the center of how I finish music consistently, especially when I want a track to translate outside my room without second-guessing every decision I make lat
Donner Heads Into NAMM 2026 With New Pedals, HUSH Updates, and U.S. Drum Expansion
NAMM is next week, and I have started narrowing down which booths are actually worth carving time out for once the floor opens. Donner keeps landing on that short list. This previe
Why Music Producers Should Play An Instrument (…And Why It Matters In 2026 More Than Ever)
Table of Contents I’ve found that as music production has shifted almost entirely onto laptops and tablets, it’s become easier than ever to finish tracks without ever touching
How To Turn Clicks into Fans: An Interview with the Soundplate Team
More often than not, new artists will think that making good music will equate to being successful. That’s only half of the truth – the other half is marketing. Think of it thi
Midline Set to Redefine Miami’s Live Music Landscape with State-of-the-Art Venue in Wynwood
Miami’s Wynwood district is preparing to welcome a major new player in the city’s cultural ecosystem. Midline, a 10,000-square-foot live music venue and raw event space located
eBook Release: What Artists Need to Know About U.S. Touring Visas
Touring the United States as an international artist involves far more than securing bookings and confirming travel dates, and many performers only realize this once their plans ar
“Music often speaks before language does” Hayden F interview
Hayden F has built his sound around subtle pressure rather than obvious release. His productions favour repetition, restraint, and small shifts in energy, leaning into mood and tex