“I found a 1968 Gibson on eBay and took a chance. The neck has snapped three times, but it’s still the best bass I’ve ever played”: How a battle-scarred vintage Gibson survived three broken necks to power a Mercury Prize-nominated jazz collective

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(Image credit: Ellie Slorick) Shortlisted for the 2026 Mercury Prize, up-and-coming jazz outfit Knats have carved out a sound that feels as much about storytelling as it does sheer musicality. Their latest album, A Great Day In Newcastle, brings together contemporary jazz and hip-hop, capturing the energy and character ofContinue Reading

Music Streaming Has Increased Traffic Deaths In the US, Study Finds — With New Album Release Days Causing the Biggest Spikes In Fatalities

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Photo Credit: Scott Greer A new Harvard study on distracted driving has found a 15% increase in traffic fatalities in the US on days that major albums are released on streaming platforms. Major album releases can lead to a major surge in traffic deaths, according to a new Harvard studyContinue Reading

David Krumholtz Says He’s Taking an ‘Indefinite Break’ From Acting to Pursue a ‘Higher Calling’

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David Krumholtz shared that he’s taking an “indefinite break” from acting, saying he hopes to pursue “a higher calling” moving forward. The veteran actor, known for his performances in “Numb3rs,” “The Santa Clause,” “10 Things I Hate About You,” “Oppenheimer” and “Supergirl,” issued a career update on Threads Monday, writingContinue Reading

“A very versatile wah pedal that has you covered for whatever style of music you play”: Dunlop Cry Baby BB535 Reissue review

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Guitar World Verdict Six range options and a boost to lift things when needed makes the Cry Baby BB535 Reissue a very versatile wah pedal that has you covered for whatever style of music you play.   Pros + Solid construction. + Throaty sound. + Six selectable frequency ranges. +Continue Reading

Latest Music Industry Hires: Celestion, The Team, UnitedMasters, Merlin, Virgin, Version III, Country Music Hall of Fame, More

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Torben Müller, who’s joined Celestion as business development manager. Photo Credit: Celestion Here’s a recap of recent music industry hires and in-house promotions as of August 14th, 2026. If you have a job shuffle to share, we’re all ears. Send us a note to news@digitalmusicnews.com. If you’d like to post aContinue Reading