Draft:MusicRadar

MusicRadar is widely recognized for its extensive product reviews, tutorials, and industry news coverage. According to the media monitoring service Muck Rack, MusicRadar is a well-established media outlet with substantial social media engagement and frequent citations across music and technology publications.

As of 2023, the website reports over 2 million monthly unique users globally, with strong audience penetration in North America, Europe, and Asia.

MusicRadar was launched by Future plc in 2007. In 2009, Future Publishing expanded its “Radar” network, which included MusicRadar, as a centralized platform to consolidate content from its music-focused print magazines.{{cite news |last=Sweney |first=Mark |title=Future Publishing launches PhotoRadar |url=https://www.theguardian.com/media/2009/jun/29/future-publishing-launches-photoradar |work=The Guardian |date=29 June 2009 |access-date=15 May 2025}}

At launch, the site aggregated over 2,000 product reviews, video tutorials, royalty-free sample downloads, and music industry news sourced from Future’s print portfolio.

In 2017, The Guardian identified MusicRadar as part of Future plc’s growing music media portfolio.{{cite news |title=Heir guitars: rock and metal music publisher TeamRock saved |url=https://www.theguardian.com/media/2017/jan/08/heir-guitars-rock-and-metal-music-publisher-teamrock-saved |work=The Guardian |date=8 Jan 2017 |access-date=15 May 2025}}

In 2012, MusicRadar announced a full redesign aimed at modernizing the user experience and its growing U.S. readership. At the time, Future announced that further international sites would be launched to serve non-English-speaking users.{{cite press release |title=MusicRadar's new look accelerates U.S. growth; more international sites to be launched |url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/musicradars-new-look-accelerates-us-growth-more-international-sites-to-be-launched-181820521.html |publisher=PR Newswire |date=6 December 2012 |access-date=14 May 2025}}

According to the same press release, the site reported 1.5 million unique users and 12 million monthly page views, with more than 30% of traffic coming from the United States.

In reporting on Future’s strategic shift toward digital media, The Guardian identified MusicRadar as part of the company’s investment in online publishing.{{cite news |last=Plunkett |first=John |title=Future turns the page with focus on websites and weeklies |url=https://www.theguardian.com/media/2011/nov/21/future-focus-on-websites-and-weeklies |work=The Guardian |date=21 November 2011 |access-date=15 May 2025}}

MusicRadar regularly publishes interviews, features, and news articles focused on music production, artists, and gear. Its editorial content has been referenced by major publications, including The Guardian and Forbes. For example, The Guardian cited MusicRadar in its coverage of John Frusciante’s departure from Red Hot Chili Peppers, and again in its ranking of the greatest guitar solos.{{cite news |last=Rodger |first=James |title=The 50 greatest guitar solos of all time |url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2017/aug/15/the-50-greatest-guitar-solos-of-all-time |work=The Guardian |date=15 August 2017 |access-date=15 May 2025}} MusicRadar has also been referenced in industry commentary on topics such as the loudness war{{cite news |last=Snapes |first=Laura |title=Metallica turn it down to 11 |url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/musicblog/2008/sep/09/metallica.death.magnetic.sound.quality |work=The Guardian |date=9 September 2008 |access-date=15 May 2025}} and modern listening habits.{{cite news |title=Is modern music too loud? |url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2016/jun/09/modern-music-volume |work=The Guardian |date=9 June 2016 |access-date=15 May 2025}} In 2015, a reader poll hosted by MusicRadar naming KISS the best live act was reported by Forbes.{{cite news |last=Newman |first=Melinda |title=KISS' Gene Simmons And Paul Stanley On KISS Kaskets And Why Music Still Comes First |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/melindanewman/2015/06/26/kiss-gene-simmons-and-paul-stanley-on-kiss-kaskets-and-why-music-still-comes-first/ |work=Forbes |date=26 June 2015 |access-date=15 May 2025}}

MusicRadar covers a wide range of music-related content aimed at musicians, producers, and gear enthusiasts.{{cite news |last=Singer |first=Quentin |title=Soundgarden's Kim Thayil Elaborates On Unfinished Album With Chris Cornell |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/quentinsinger/2019/07/25/soundgardens-kim-thayil-elaborates-on-unfinished-album-with-chris-cornell/ |work=Forbes |date=25 July 2019 |access-date=15 May 2025}}

Guitars, drums, synthesizers, microphones, recording gear, effects processors, and more.{{cite web |title=Reviews |url=https://www.musicradar.com/reviews |website=MusicRadar |access-date=14 May 2025}}{{cite web |last=Stamp |first=Robbie |title=MusicRadar Reviews the Key-Largo |url=https://www.radialeng.com/blog/musicradar-reviews-the-key-largo |website=Radial Engineering |date=11 April 2018 |access-date=14 May 2025}}

=== Tutorials ===

Covering music production, recording techniques, instrument skills, and software such as DAWs and plugins.{{cite web |title=Tutorials |url=https://www.musicradar.com/tutorials |website=MusicRadar |access-date=14 May 2025}}

A recurring feature offering downloadable royalty-free sample packs for musicians and producers.{{cite web |title=Software & Apps |url=https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/software-apps |website=MusicRadar |access-date=14 May 2025}} MusicRadar regularly publishes genre-specific content, including guides and roundups focused on rock, electronic, metal, jazz, and more.{{cite web |title=Genre Guides |url=https://www.musicradar.com/news/genre-guides |website=MusicRadar |access-date=14 May 2025}}

MusicRadar is owned by Future plc, a UK-based media company.{{cite web |title=News |url=https://www.musicradar.com/news |website=MusicRadar |access-date=14 May 2025}}

• Future plc
• Guitarist (magazine)
• Rhythm (music magazine)
• Total Guitar
• Computer Music (magazine)
• List of online music databases

• [https://www.musicradar.com Official website]

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Category:Online music magazines

Category:Internet properties established in 2007

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