New Music Critique: The AntennasContact: antennasrecords@gmail.comWeb: theantennas.netSeeking: Label, Distribution, ManagementStyle: Folk/Roots Rock

There’s an intriguing quality to The Antennas, driven by guitar work that feels fresh and purposeful, especially on “High Noon.” “I’m Alright” flirts with a low-grade angst, but the vocals verge on disinterested, flattening what could be a more compelling turn. There’s a clear ambition here—echoes of a modern-day Tom Petty sensibility—and when the vibes align, this could really click; for now, it feels like a promising signal still searching for its frequency. The charisma is there, but maybe it just needs a little prodding.The post New Music Critique: The Antennas first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

Tokenized real estate projects advance in Dubai and MaldivesA Trump-tied hotel development in the Maldives and the Dubai Land Department announced details on tokenizing their real estate projects this week.

Panoramic Film Camera Made from 3D Printed PartsEven though digital cameras have lowered the barrier of entry to photography dramatically, as well as made it much easier for professionals and amateurs alike to capture stunning images without the burden of developing film, the technology behind them is considerably more complex than their analog counterparts. In fact, an analog film camera (not counting the lens) can be as simple as a lightproof box and a way to activate a shutter. Knowing that, any kind of film camera could be built for any number of applications, like this 3D-printed panoramic camera from [Denis Aminev].
The custom-built camera works by taking a standard roll of 35mm film, which is standardized to take 36 pictures, and exposing a wider section of the film to create a panorama. This reduces the number of pictures on the roll to 19. This is the fifth version of this camera, called the Infidex 176 V, and has everything a standard film camera would have, from an exposure counter, pressure plate for the film, a winder, interchangable lenses, a viewfinder, and a tripod mounting point. It does take a bit of work to assemble, as shown in the video linked below, but the final result is impressive and delivers a custom finished product not easily found or reproducible in off-the-shelf cameras.
The path to creating this camera was interesting as well, as [Denis]’s first custom film camera was a pinhole camera. From there he moved on to disassembling an SLR camera and attempting to reproduce all of its parts with 3D printed ones. With that in hand, he was able to modify this design into this panoramic camera which he likes because it reproduces the feel of widescreen movies. Although this camera reproduces all of the bells and whistles of a high quality analog camera, not all of these features are strictly necessary for taking pictures on film. Have a look at this minimum viable camera as well.

Remember HQ? ‘Quiz Daddy’ Scott Rogowsky is back with TextSavvy, a daily mobile game showThe former HQ host Scott Rogowsky is back with TextSavvy, a live mobile game show that he's building on his own terms.

From UMG’s deal with superfan platform EVEN to Live Nation’s $25B in 2025… it’s MBW’s weekly round-upThe biggest headlines from the past few days...
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VSL Synchron Wagner Tuba Ensemble Captured on Stage a of the Vienna Synchron Stage, Synchron Wagner Tuba Ensemble presents users with “the noble sonority of four Wagner tubas in a cohesive, symphonic blend”.

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Ewan Bristow releases ANINA, a FREE spectral shaping plugin
Ewan Bristow has released ANINA, a free spectral shaping plugin for macOS and Windows. A new plugin from Ewan Bristow is always good news, like UZU and LOCD, released toward the end of 2025. But ANINA might be a particularly pleasant surprise for some. While ANINA is a new plugin, it is not a new [...]
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The ambient drone of these supermarket freezers is sending people wild – and you can now listen to a 10-hour loop on YouTubeWhen you’ve got an ear for music, you start picking it up everywhere – even in the freezer aisle at the supermarket.
In fact, the freezers in a Co-Op on Sheffield’s Ecclesall Road have garnered viral attention for sounding so soothing, and have not only received radio play, but have also been turned into a 10-hour long loop on YouTube, so you can fall asleep to sweet sounds of cold and crisp freezer hum.

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This all originates with a post in the Sheffield subreddit, where a user suggested how nice they sound, comparing them to an “electrical gong bath”, and suggested that anyone with decent field recording equipment should head over to capture the music in all its glory.
Ecclesall road co-op freezers byu/yaxu insheffield

Another post was shared some weeks later, this time with a video that was ultimately reposted on X and went viral. What’s even more amusing is that commenters then began debating what note could be heard across the hum.
The Eccy road Co-op freezer section does indeed sound heavenly byu/Lukeautograff insheffield

“The dominant note you hear is the C# and that is the lowest frequency with the octave very prominent (140Hz approx – C# is actually 138.5Hz), but there is a very strong E# (177Hz) a major third up from the low C# which does not occur there in the standard harmonic pattern, neither is its occurrence an octave above that…” says a Redditor.
“The 5th (G#) occurs where expected (416Hz) but the 7th is much closer to a major 7th (B#, 527Hz) which is odd (it should be the flattened 7th around 493Hz) and the upper octave above that. There is a faint A# too, above the 5th (459Hz, A# is actually 466Hz), again not where it occurs in the harmonic spectrum.”
They conclude, “None of this is unusual with engines like this as various things will be causing resonances, adding into the harmonic series pitches… Personally I hear it as C# major.”
You can catch a snippet of these musical freezers in the clip below, or drift off to the 10-hour ASMR version on YouTube aptly titled ‘The Eccy road Co-op freezer Symphony’. Magical.

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Sunbunny releases Panoramatone FREE vintage-style vibrato plugin
Sunbunny has released Panoramatone, a free analog-style vibrato plugin for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Panoramatone is a true stereo vibrato effect that adds movement and gentle pitch changes with a vintage feel. The workflow is super simple, and it sounds nice. You can use it to quickly get smooth pitch shifts, a bit of warmth, [...]
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Social media virality rarely translates into long-term financial value for artists, report findsA new report from music financing platform Duetti has found that going viral on social media rarely leads to long-term financial value for artists.
More and more artists are turning to social platforms like TikTok to boost their music and go viral, sometimes even with pressure from labels to do so. However, Duetti’s Music Economics Report finds that virality is “almost impossible to achieve”.

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The report draws on proprietary data from over six million tracks. Its analysis focuses on indie creators earning between $100 and $350k annually and defines a durable catalogue as one with an annual decay of less than 10 percent.
Duetti’s findings suggest that instead of virality, musicians should instead take a strategic approach that “leverages optimal release timing, clear audience focus, and YouTube-led growth”, which is a more reliable driver of catalogues that keep paying.
Despite TikTok being the go-to platform for artists to market themselves, it seems that YouTube is actually the place to start from. Artists who grow on YouTube first are 16 percent more likely to develop a durable catalogue than those whose growth began on any other platform.
Other key data reveals that only 1.14 percent of tracks go viral, and that only 0.11 percent of those tracks sustain virality after six months. Tracks that exhibit slower, steady growth are 60 percent more likely to build durable catalogues.
Interestingly, those who release music more frequently (at least three tracks per year) also benefit from higher revenue, and despite many believing that singles are the way to go, albums are actually more powerful; independent artists that released at least one album per year saw an average of 16 percent higher revenue per track in the first year post-release compared to those who only released singles.

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“Duetti’s Music Economics Report provides actionable insights to help independent artists and songwriters make informed, long-term decisions about their careers,” says Angelo Sasso, Head of Growth at Duetti. “This data is typically reserved for large companies, and sharing it reflects our commitment to provide meaningful information to artists and their teams.”
You can request the full report via Duetti by simply submitting your email address.
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Laureano Studios releases AURA, a free master bus enhancement plugin
Laureano Studios has released AURA, a free one-knob-style enhancement plugin for macOS and Windows. AURA was created by New York producer and mixing engineer Justin Laureano. It’s mainly for master bus processing, but you can also use it on drum buses, guitar buses, or even single tracks. The plugin uses a spectral EQ curve and [...]
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IK Multimedia announce ReSing Session Singers Showcase ReSing Session Singers Showcase introduces seven new professional ReSing models, and allows users to hire virtual singers for a one-off session fee.

Arturia releases FX Collection 6, the latest installment in its all-in-one FX Collection seriesArturia has unveiled FX Collection 6, an all-in-one suite of 39 tools and effects designed to help you “transform, enhance and finish” your projects.
Serving as the sixth instalment in Arturia’s FX Collection series, this package promises to “bridge the gap” between more classic and modern audio processing set ups. All 39 tools and effects in the kit are designed to work seamlessly with your DAW, with 34 tools previously included in FX Collection 5 with a few new additions.

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In terms of the newer tools on offer, there’s two new effects to play with. First up, the dreamy Efx Ambient allows you to shape singular soundscapes through 6 different modes to create rich, emotive textures. The other new tool comes in the form of the Pitch Shifter-910, designed to inject some grainy texture, harmony and space to vocal or instrumental recordings.
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There’s also a couple of new tools specifically for fine-tuning your drum tracks. The new Bus Transient tool does what it says on the tin, allowing you to shape your transients. It’s the perfect answer if you’re keen to control the attack and sustain of your drums to capture a tighter, punchier sound. Elsewhere, Mix Drums allows you to increase the impact and loudness of your drum tracks, while preserving peak levels.
Another new addition is Tape J-37, which allows you to inject some tube-driven coloration to your track, or fiddle with some harmonic distortion.
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In terms of general ease-of-use updates, FX Collection 6 also has an improved browsing system and the ability to add preset comments, which should allow you to navigate through your favourite presets with ease.
Alongside the new additions, the entire FX Collection 5 arsenal is also included – and 24 tools have been reworked, including Efx Motions, Rev Intensity, Delay TAPE-201, and more. The reworking has added 134 new presets across the 24 effects, to get those creative juices flowing.
The suite also boasts the same low latency for live performances, so it’s perfect for people needing a digital multi-tool kit to use during gigs.
Last year, Arturia also released a the latest instalment in its V Collection, with the V Collection 11 boasting 45 quality emulation plugins. While FX collection focuses on effects and production, the V Collection offers an extensive kit of classic analogue synthesizers and acoustic instruments.
FX Collection 6 is available now for £99. For more information, head to Arturia.
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