We are opening submissions for PTN’s second Live Listening Session. HOSTED BY our own: @Nate Michalic This session is focused specifically on music for visual media, so please read before submitting. (Submission info below) We are listening for cues or tracks that feel purpose-driven, structured, and built with picture in mind. 🎥Think arcs, scenes, ads, trailers, moments, and pacing. Music that could live under a story. Your cue does not need to be perfect. It needs intention. If it feels “almost ready,” or you want clarity on whether it truly lands for film, TV, trailers, or branded media, this room is for you. Before you submit, ask yourself: • Does this cue move in a way that supports visual media? • Does it have a clear structure, or is that something you want help with? • Can you hear it under a scene? • Does it have a sting, and what does the ending communicate? • Is the mix in a place where the idea can be judged? If any of this fits, or this kind of feedback would help you, send it in. SUBMIT VIA EMAIL: [email protected] Submission cutoff: Tuesday, Feb 10 at 7 PM CST We will review the submissions and play as many cues as the session time allows. Bring your best work forward.

Not a massive win but, this week I composed a full OST for a indie game participating in this years Global Gam Jam! It was incredibly fun and difficult as we only have about a week, but my team built the game and I got the score and sound design wrapped all in time! Is anyone else dabbling in the games industry of Global Game Jam? I’d love to hear from yall!

Waves has a new plugin available for free for the next 48 hours. Here’s the link: https://www.waves.com/plugins/curves-resolve Cheers!

It’s a new year—2026 is here. And the real question isn’t what year it is…it’s what are you going to do with it? If you’re a composer, sound designer, songwriter, vocalist , engineer or just lover of music, this is your space. Let’s come together as a creative community and be intentional. What is ONE goal you’re committing to this year? Finish an EP? Land your first sync? Build consistency? Collaborate more? Finally release the music you’ve been sitting on? Say it out loud. Write it here. Accountability starts with declaration. As cliché as it sounds—teamwork really does make the dream work. But only if we show up for each other. Drop your goal in the comments, support someone else, and let’s make 2026 a year we can actually point to and say: “I grew.” I created. I followed through.” Lets Build, Kevin

Hello everyone and happy holidays! For those of us with a little extra Christmas cash haha I was wondering did you all have Any recommendations on sound packs or VST’s that will go a long way in Visual media music? If there’s any sales as-well anyone knows about this could also be a mega thread to put those out there maybe! Best! And happy holidays!