The really cool thing about nice microphones, is even if they’ve been meant for one application...
Benjamin Ricci
WATCH: The final behind-the-scenes look at WYO’s new LP
It's WYO's world, we're just living in it. We shipped a supply of coated strings from Elixir...
VIDEO PREMIERE: Curse of Lono – “Blackout Fever”
Performer is excited to premiere the brand-new video for "Blackout Fever" from UK act Curse of...
How to Persuade People to Come to Your Show on a Weeknight
Any band that's toured at least once knows that attendance at shows varies not only city by city, but also day by day. Scheduling events is tough enough, and sometimes getting a slot at 9:30 p.m. on...
The Hiss is Back: The Growing Resurgence of Cassette Culture
Why Your Band Should Consider This Cost-Saving Merch Opportunity As a child of the ’90s, I’m just barely old enough to feel nostalgic about cassettes. My first album was a tape of the Austin Powers...
7 Reasons Your Band Should Release Music on Cassette
The Argument for Tapes: Why Your Band Should Release Your Music on Cassette If you are an indie musician or label there's a good chance you're interested in making physical product of your...
5 Cool Ways to Incorporate Tape in Your Next Recording Project
5 Cool Ways to Incorporate Tape in Your Next Project For some odd reason we often discuss the use of tape as some sort of analog vs. digital theoretical battle, when the truth is quite the opposite....
MUSIC VIDEO PREMIERE: RadaR Debuts “G.U.N. (Give Up On The Now)”
Performer is excited to be debuting the music video from RadaR for the new single “G.U.N. (Give Up On The Now)." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1g1ClRD_po&authuser=0 It’s a track full of yearning...
BUYER’S GUIDE: 6 Things You Need to Know Before Buying a Tape Machine
WHAT TO WORRY ABOUT Skip a lot of heartache and get a “modern” tape machine - something post 1975-ish (this varies depending on manufacturer) and that is a professional-grade machine. These will...
5 Things Your Band Needs to Know About Liability Insurance
As a musician, practicing and scheduling performances can be time consuming - and business decisions such as purchasing liability insurance can sometimes fall off the radar. Whether you’re an...
7 Must-Haves for Session Musicians Recording at Home
Modern technology has drastically changed the nature of working as a session musician. These days, many session players have almost as much skill as audio engineers and run their own studios where...
Why Ditching Your DAW & Going Analog Renews Studio Focus
The Howling Tongues Get Blown Away By Analog Tape We recorded our debut album to 2” tape on a 24-track Studer at Sound Emporium in Nashville, TN. That whole experience opened our eyes - we weren’t...
How To Use Tape as an Effect During The Mixing Process
DIGITAL, YOUR GRANDPA & TAPE’S CHARM Tape machines are like your grandfather. They’re old, and cranky, and require patience and tender loving care. But just like Grandpa, if you take the time...