diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 3004b144..feb4ab62 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -46,8 +46,9 @@ StemDeck is free and **does not accept any money, sponsorship, or funding** - no
 | Lisbon Guitar Works | Guitar building | [dlimaguitars.com](https://dlimaguitars.com) |
 | Joao Gaspar | Producer/Film Scorer, Touring/Session Musician | [@jay_glaspar](https://www.instagram.com/jay_glaspar) |
 | Kris Luthier | Luthier and Musical Instrument Repair, Lisboa | [@krisluthier](https://www.instagram.com/krisluthier) |
-| Thomann | Musical instruments & music gear | [@thomann.music](https://www.instagram.com/thomann.music) |
+| Thomann | Online Music Store | [@thomann.music](https://www.instagram.com/thomann.music) |
 | Analog4Lyfe | Analog music gear | [@analog4lyfe](https://www.instagram.com/analog4lyfe) |
+| Empress Effects | Effects pedals | [empresseffects.com](https://empresseffects.com) |
 
 
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diff --git a/static/js/catalog.js b/static/js/catalog.js
index f5692289..c68d5715 100644
--- a/static/js/catalog.js
+++ b/static/js/catalog.js
@@ -42,7 +42,7 @@ const FRIENDS = [
   },
   {
     name: "Thomann",
-    role: "Musical instruments & music gear",
+    role: "Online Music Store",
     url: "https://www.instagram.com/thomann.music",
     logo: "/img/friends/thomann.jpg",
     avatar: true,
@@ -54,6 +54,12 @@ const FRIENDS = [
     logo: "/img/friends/analog4lyfe.jpg",
     avatar: true,
   },
+  {
+    name: "Empress Effects",
+    role: "Effects pedals",
+    url: "https://empresseffects.com",
+    logo: "/img/friends/empress-effects.png",
+  },
 ];
 
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