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Follow the musings of the Musicngear team as we write about our experiences along the journey of building our own music startup, advice about building your music career, interviews, reviews, artist features and much more. The blog is organized into the following sections:

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Written by Araz Mirbavandi

Best in Punk - June 2025

Discover the hottest punk tracks of June 2025, from raw DIY gems to power-pop anthems. Hear what’s new, what’s loud, and what’s worth putting on...

Written by Chris Roditis

RAGS AND RICHES on 'Devil in Disguise', Viral Pressure, and Patience as the Ultimate Power Move

The duo opens up about the symbolism of their latest single, the realities of being an artist in today’s fast-paced industry, the balance between...

Written by Araz Mirbavandi

BEST IN METAL! June 2025

My favorite metal releases of June 2025!Featuring Destroyer Destroyer, ΔYNAMIS, Cwfen,...

Written by Chris Roditis

BeatleShorts: Petruska's "Help!" Tribute Brings Beatles Magic to 2025

Acoustic virtuoso Petruska reimagines The Beatles' iconic 1965 album with a heartfelt, instrumental homage, released exactly six decades after the...

Written by Chris Roditis

Interview: Goldkimono on "This One's On The House", Creative Freedom & Keeping It Simple

A conversation with Goldkimono about his new album, creative independence, staying grounded in a fast-moving world, and much more.

Written by Chris Roditis

ROCK SONGS WE LOVED! June 2025

🎧 A curated compilation of this month's most fervent rock bangers!Featuring The Inspector Cluzo, Robert Jon & The Wreck, ...

Written by Eimear O Sullivan

Sparks' new album MAD! will make you want to put on your most Baroque outfit and play the synthesizer

A review of Sparks’ 28th studio album, MAD! The duo are back, and better than ever. Each song is so ornate that it feels like a miniature movie or...

Written by Chris Roditis

Interview: Worry Bead Records on 'True Names' and Showing Up for Trans Youth

We spoke with Matt O’Connor of Worry Bead Records about 'True Names', a powerful musical project that supports trans youth.

Written by Magesh Magesh

How to Improve Your Double Bass Drumming: A Practical Guide (With Music Transcriptions)

Build speed, endurance, and control with these focused exercises, technique tips, and essential double pedal insights.

Written by Chris Roditis

Build, Create, Win: Join the Harley Benton DIY Kit Challenge 2025

Build your own Harley Benton instrument from a DIY kit, show it off in a short video, and enter to win up to 500€ in Thomann vouchers!