Muzak - Music WordPress Theme 5.6.1

**Muzak** is a legendary WordPress theme in the music industry, widely considered one of the most reliable and feature-rich options for bands, DJs, and music professionals. Originally developed by **CSSIgniter**, the theme has evolved significantly over the years, with recent 2025 and 2026 updates (now often under the **Ramsthemes** banner) transforming it into a complete music database and encyclopedia platform. 

In 2026, it is no longer just a "band website" template; it is a powerful tool for building sites similar to **IMDb or Discogs**, but exclusively for music. 

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### 🚀 Key Music & Database Features 

* **Discogs & Genius API Integration:** Modern versions of Muzak can automatically pull artist metadata, album covers, and tracklists from Discogs, as well as lyrics directly from the Genius API. 
* **Specialized "Songs" Post Type:** A dedicated system for managing individual tracks, allowing you to create a massive, searchable lyrics and credits archive. 
* **Continuous Audio Player (Sonaar):** Includes integrated audio players (like Sonaar) that allow fans to listen to your tracks or album previews seamlessly while browsing the site. 
* **Event Management System:** A robust built-in tool to manage tour dates, concerts, and gigs. It includes "Ticket Status" markers (e.g., Sold Out, On Sale) and venue maps. 
* **User Ratings & Reviews:** Allows both editors and site visitors to rate albums and artists, making it perfect for music review portals or fan communities. 

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### 📂 Technical Highlights 

* **AJAX Live Search:** A lightning-fast, mobile-friendly search bar that shows results (Artists, Albums, Songs) instantly as the user types. 
* **Dark Mode & Modern UI:** Fully updated for 2026 with a sleek, "app-like" interface and a native Dark Mode toggle for a premium night-time browsing experience. 
* **WooCommerce Compatible:** Seamlessly sell digital downloads, physical vinyl, or band merchandise directly through your site. 
* **Multilingual & RTL Support:** Fully compatible with WPML and Loco Translate, allowing you to build a global music database. 
* **Bootstrap Framework:** Built on a responsive grid that ensures the site looks perfect on everything from a 4K studio monitor to a smartphone. 

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### ⚖️ Is Muzak Right for You? 

| Use Muzak If... | Consider Musik or Croma If... | 
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| You want to build a **Music Database** (Discogs-style). | You want a simple **Artist Portfolio**. | 
| You need **Genius/Discogs API** automation. | You prefer **manual content** entry. | 
| You are a **Music Blogger or Reviewer**. | You are a **Solo Producer** selling beats. | 
| You need a **robust Event Manager** for tours. | You don't perform live and only stream music. | 

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### 📋 Setup Tip: The "Homepage Flex" 

When setting up Muzak in 2026, look for the **"Homepage Flex"** template in your page attributes. This allows you to use pre-designed modules (Songs Slider, Album Grid, Latest News) and reorder them via the theme settings without having to use a complex page builder. This is the fastest way to achieve a professional "Music Portal" look. 

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### 💰 Pricing & Support 

* **Standard License:** Typically **$59** on ThemeForest or the developer's site. 
* **Developer:** Originally CSSIgniter; current "Database" version by **Ramsthemes**. 
* **Includes:** Lifetime updates, a child theme, and access to specialized "Addons" plugins. 

**Would you like me to find the instructions for connecting your Discogs API key to Muzak so you can start importing album data automatically?**