Pure Audio Streaming Welcomes Five-Time GRAMMY Winner Michael Romanowski as Director of Content Licensing

Immerse yourself in the future of music with Pure Audio Streaming and Michael Romanowski leading content licensing for premium immersive audio.

A New Chapter in Immersive Audio Begins

If you’ve ever leaned in close to hear the subtle richness of a perfectly mastered track, you’ll appreciate the significance of this news. Pure Audio Streaming, the trailblazer of immersive music platforms, has just scored a major win by bringing on board Michael Romanowski—a five-time GRAMMY-winning mastering engineer—as their new Director of Content Licensing for the Americas. This powerhouse announcement lands just in time for the NAMM Show 2026, where Pure Audio Streaming will unveil fresh innovations and collaborations in Anaheim, California.

Meet Michael Romanowski: Audio Mastery Meets Immersive Innovation

Romanowski isn’t just any engineer—he’s a giant in the audio world. Owning and leading Coast Mastering, Michael has shaped countless iconic albums over decades, pioneering workflows that bring spatial audio to life. I remember when immersive audio was niche, something audiophiles whispered about in forums. Now, thanks to visionaries like Romanowski, it’s fast becoming the standard. His work champions artist-first audio quality, ensuring every note, every breath, and every nuance hits you like a wave of sonic clarity.

This year alone, Michael’s creative influence earns him another GRAMMY nod for Best Immersive Audio Album thanks to the groundbreaking project Immersed, co-created with Justin Gray. The album is a genre-bending journey designed to transport listeners emotionally and globally—and it’s available exclusively on Pure Audio Streaming. Talk about a perfect match.

Michael Romanowski on the Future of Music

Romanowski’s enthusiasm for the platform is contagious: “Pure Audio Streaming represents everything I’ve worked for in my career – the highest quality music, fair payout models for artists, accessible to everyone, and now in immersive,” he shares. “The technology has caught up to the demand, and I’m excited to help reshape what it means to release an album in 2026.”

That’s music to any audiophile’s ears. It’s like the moment when vinyl made a triumphant comeback but amplified with the magic of immersive soundscapes that surround and move you.

Driving Immersive Audio Forward: Romanowski’s Role at Pure Audio Streaming

With this new role, Michael Romanowski is set to accelerate immersive music’s adoption in exciting ways:

• Building partnerships with independent and major record labels to expand immersive content.
• Guiding artists through the nuances of immersive-ready production, mastering, and delivery.
• Growing the platform’s catalog to include even more high-resolution immersive releases.
• Educating the industry and fans on the creative and commercial opportunities spatial streaming unlocks.

Jonathan Reichbach, the founder and CEO of Pure Audio Streaming, sums it up perfectly: “Having worked with Michael Romanowski for 30 years, we are so excited to have him on board. He’s pioneered working with artists for immersive audio delivery and now gets to share what he knows with everyone.”

Catch Pure Audio Streaming and Romanowski at NAMM 2026

This January, Pure Audio Streaming and Romanowski will be front and center at the NAMM Show 2026, booth 14916 in Anaheim. Whether you’re an artist, label, engineer, or music industry enthusiast, this is the place to dive into the latest immersive music technology and explore how the platform is shaping the future of album releases.

If you’re considering attending, NAMM’s official registration opens the door to a world where sound, passion, and innovation collide.

Why This Matters to Fans and Artists Alike

Immersive audio isn’t just a fancy tech term—it’s a revolution in how we experience music. Imagine stepping inside a song rather than just listening to it. Every sound moves around you, creating an emotional journey that stereo can’t match. And with Romanowski’s expertise guiding content licensing, artists get the support they need to break into this transformative format, while fans get a richer, more vibrant listening experience.

FAQ

• Who is Michael Romanowski?
  A celebrated mastering engineer with five GRAMMY wins, known for his expertise in high-fidelity and immersive music production.
• What is Pure Audio Streaming?
  It’s the world’s first platform natively designed for premium immersive music experiences, focusing on spatial audio and high-resolution content.
• What will Romanowski’s role entail?
  He will develop label partnerships, assist artists with immersive production, expand the immersive catalog, and educate the market on spatial streaming’s benefits.
• Where and when will Pure Audio Streaming debut this role publicly?
  At the NAMM Show 2026, from January 20–24 in Anaheim, California.
• What makes the album Immersed special?
  It’s an exclusive immersive audio album co-created by Romanowski and Justin Gray, designed to deliver an emotionally transportive listening experience.

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