From headphones to software plugins
— what’s that one essential piece of gear in your setup?

Why is it irreplaceable?

Budget options welcome! Producers, DJs, vocalists — let’s geek out.

Thought I’d share my main music machine for 2026
— my HP OMEN 16-wd0xxx gaming laptop.

Specs:
* Processor: 13th Gen Intel Core i7-13620H (2.40 GHz, 10 co…Read More

2016 gave us some indie bangers turning 10 this year

— what’s your favorite album from that era?

Revisit classics, share memories, or recommend deep cuts. Let’s celebrate indie history!

Here is a little something you guys might remember. This song turns 10 years old this month (January 2026). That’s wild! I have been playing J Juice music f…Read More

For broadcasters and viewers

— has live streaming (on NGR or elsewhere) impacted how you create, perform, or discover music this year?

More interaction?

New fans?

Share your stories and tips!

I have personally been using my NGR Music TV livestreams to practice and record my DJ mixes. It has given me a fun way to interact with new people a…Read More

Some indie/unsigned covers flip the script and become even better

— share your favorite cover that tops the original!

Post links and explain why it’s superior (vibe, arrangement, emotion).

Let’s discover some gems!

I am going to go with this song! Not only do I love this newer version of the song, but I am also in the music v…Read More

Indie production is all about creativity

— what’s the strangest sample, field recording, or random sound you’ve turned into music? Household items, nature, old vinyl crackle?

Producers and beatmakers, spill your secrets!

I used this fireworks sound later in editing because my sparkly ornaments vibrated off the speaker and actually stopped t…Read More