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Emergence Audio Infinite Collection: 10 Gorgeous Free Kontakt Player Libraries
Derek Oswald
TL;DR – Infinite Collection Infinite Collection is a free library for Kontakt Player and an entry point into the company’s Infinite Motion Series. It combines ten instruments with the company’s proprietary Non-Static Sampling and the ...
Goo Goo Dolls Release “Not Goodbye (Close My Eyes)”, Announce Summer Anthem EP, Out August 22
Derek Oswald
Goo Goo Dolls have announced Summer Anthem, a seven-track EP set for release August 22 via Warner Records. The launch aligns with the band’s sold-out Summer Anthem Tour.
Brendon Small Opens Official Reverb Shop Featuring Guitars from Metalocalypse and Beyond
Derek Oswald
Metalocalypse creator and Dethlok guitarist Brendon Small is launching an official Reverb shop featuring stage-used guitars, rare prototypes, and instruments tied to the show’s development.
Rock Icon Ozzy Osbourne Dies at 76, Weeks After Final Farewell Show
Derek Oswald
Ozzy Osbourne, known globally as the “Prince of Darkness” and founding vocalist of Black Sabbath died July 22 at the age of 76.
Geddy Lee Launches Signed, Limited Tech 21 MP40 Charity Pedal on Reverb
Derek Oswald
The Rush frontman has released a Special limited Charity Edition of his Tech 21 MP40 Signature SansAmp pedal, available exclusively through Reverb.
Juan Alderete to Sell Over 700 Pieces of Gear on Reverb
Derek Oswald
Renowned bassist Juan Alderete is preparing to opening his personal gear archive to the public. More than 700 items will be available through the Official Juan Alderete Reverb Shop.
Pet Symmetry and Damnation Audio Unveil Limited-Run ‘BIG’ Pedal – 100 Units Only
Derek Oswald
Reverb has announced the release of a limited-run effects pedal created by rock band Pet Symmetry and boutique builder Damnation Audio. Designed for bass guitar, the BIG pedal combines fuzz and clean boost functionality ...
Reverb Launches Independents Day 2025 Sale to Celebrate Its Return to Independence
Derek Oswald
Reverb is celebrating two big things this week. Not only is Independence Day around the corner, but the company itself is now independent again. And to mark the occasion, it’s throwing a major sales ...
Native Instruments and iZotope Are Doing Major Summer 2025 Sales with Amazing Discounts on Industry-Leading Tools
Derek Oswald
New RX11 deal launches today with 40% off. Native Instruments and iZotope have kicked off their annual summer promotions, delivering significant savings on software bundles, instruments, and hardware for music producers and audio professionals. ...
Tom Morello’s New Reverb Exclusive Pedal Pays Tribute to Wayne Kramer & MC5
Derek Oswald
When Tom Morello announces a new piece of gear, people listen. Morello’s past gear choices — from his heavily modded “Arm the Homeless” guitar to his unique effects rig — have shaped some of ...
Sonic Youth Reopens Their Reverb Shop Again in 2025 with Rare Gear and Personal Treasures
Derek Oswald
Even more than a decade after their final live performance, Sonic Youth remains one of the most influential bands to ever emerge from the underground rock scene. Now, fans and fellow musicians have another ...
MIDI Agent v1.0.5 Beta Preview: A Powerful New Frontier in AI-Driven Music Creation
Derek Oswald
As our AI underlords get smarter and smarter (and perhaps one day become our overlords and take over our lives ala SkyNet), many music plugin developers are dipping their toes into the space, discovering ...
Travis Barker is Returning to Reverb for Round 2 with Exclusive Memorabilia
Daniel Benavides
Reverb, one of the leading online marketplaces for music gear, has announced the return of iconic drummer Travis Barker of Blink-182 to its platform.
Klevgrand – Tomofon and Speldosa: 2 Creative Offerings from the Heart of Sweden
Derek Oswald
In today’s musical landscape, where tons of new plugin companies pop up daily and saturate the market, Klevgrand, a small but passionate Swedish music software company, isn’t afraid to break the rules. Known for ...
Jay Shalé: The Inspiring DJ Shattering Glass Ceilings 1 Stadium at a Time.
Raj Thomas
Jay Shalé blends music, sports, and tech as the first front-facing DJ for the WNBA. Discover her gear, grind, and goals.
Dog Paw: A Revolutionary Musical Instrument Born from Friendship
Raj Thomas
From College Friendship to Revolutionary Instrument: The Story of Dog Paw Music In the realm of music technology, where innovation often feels like the domain of massive corporations, two friends from college have taken ...
Yungblud’s Bold 2025 Return: Dive into the Epic Journey of “Hello Heaven, Hello”
Derek Oswald
Yungblud is back, and he’s shaking things up with “Hello Heaven, Hello,” a nine-minute, nine-second track that marks his return after some time off the grid. The 27‐year‐old singer-songwriter from Doncaster, UK—whose last two ...
ARCHERS Unleash Powerful Single “Never Enough” Ahead of 2025 Tour and Festival Appearances
Derek Oswald
Wisconsin-based metalcore powerhouse ARCHERS has dropped their latest single, “Never Enough,” a hard-hitting track produced by Matt Good and released via SBG Records. The single, accompanied by an official music video premiered by Revolver ...
Olly Alexander’s ‘Whisper in the Waves’ (2025) is Gorgeous Synth-Pop At Its Finest
Derek Oswald
Olly Alexander, the multi-talented singer, songwriter, actor, and activist, has officially stepped into a new chapter of his career with the release of Polari, his first album released under his own name, Olly Alexander. ...
Infiltrator 2 Review: An Effects Swiss Army Knife of Greatness
Derek Oswald
As a lifelong fan of Peter Gabriel, I’ve always been captivated by his fearless creativity. Gabriel’s ability to blend unconventional sounds with emotional depth has made him one of my biggest influences since childhood. ...
