An artist-owned cooperative music distribution platform sounds too good to be true — but maybe that’s just what they want us to think. Is Subvert the future of music distribution, or just another equitably-sliced pie in the sky? In a bold move to reclaim the independent music landscape from corporate clutches, a new worker-owned music…

Flame Sound Firestarter SFX trailer sound effects library is FREE until August 12th to celebrate the Serbian Olympic Basketball team winning the bronze. Before the Paris 2024 Olympics, I promised to offer Flame Sound effects for free if Serbia won the gold medal in basketball. We came so close, losing by four to the USA…

Developer Modern Music Solutions has released the S-Drive Bass OD Overdrive Plugin, and it is available for free! While we have plenty of options for solid, free distortion and overdrive for your guitars and synths, what about basses? The lower register often gets left in the shuffle, despite the plethora of hardware pedals and preamps…

Strongroom Studios has released their first-ever sample packs, and you can get them all for free on Bandlab Sounds. We’ve featured Bandlab on BPB previously, as they own Cakewalk, a very powerful free DAW, used by many producers. Bandlab Sounds is another service they offer, where you can download 100% royalty-free samples for use in…

Resonance Studios has opened in Stockport, UK. It offers a stunning collection of vintage and rare gear and complimentary sessions for local institutions. Resonance Studio is a new state-of-the-art facility less than 500m from Strawberry Studios (10cc, Joy Division). It is dedicated to preserving musical heritage and ensuring future generations can experience and use a world-renowned collection of…