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GEAR TEST FINAL REPORT: Cloudlifter on Tour and in the Studio
Editor’s Note – this spring we put a call out to artists and studio owners to test out a variety...
We’re giving away a copy of Acid Pro 8
We're looking for a great artist, producer or beat-maker to win and test out the FULL version of...
Win Vinyl From Partisan Records!
Our friends at Partisan Records rule - they've given us copies of the new Ages & Ages record AND the new Sylvan Esso LP to give away to you, dear readers. Whatta ya gotta do to win? Simple, you...
The May Issue Has Arrived, Featuring Mr. Lif
The new May issue is here! Join us as we chat with the amazing Mr. Lif as he geeks out about his favorite production gear and drawing inspiration from the home studio. Also inside: interviews with...
Who’s Accountable When Bands Bail on Crowdfunding Promises?
Crowdfunding is a relatively new process, but it's simple; an artist puts out the request for fans to pre-pay for their next project in an effort to fund the aforementioned project. It's been done...
Group Vocal Recording Techniques From Audio-Technica
Our friends at Audio-Technica are releasing a series of videos on basic recording techniques. Today we share group vocal recording tips - let us know if you find these recording how to videos...
Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars – “Libation” Review + Video
“Infused with an authentic energy and spirituality that can be instantly felt by listeners across cultural boundaries” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRKf7jPGKlY Comprised of refugees of the...
King of Prussia – “Zonian Girls” Double LP Review + Stream
The new King of Prussia LP is a swirling, poppy trip that of Montreal fans (and let’s face it, anyone who loves music from Athens) will eat up in a heartbeat. It’s a sprawling affair, but virtually...
Redvers – “Laughing At Rainbows” Video Premiere
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kw5vFXlW4CQ The music video for “Laughing At Rainbows” by Redvers was shot in a pristine environment in the Blue Mountains of Australia in an area once inhabited by...
John The Conqueror – “The Good Life” Review
Another winner for Alive Records, the new John the Conqueror LP is a hearty gumbo of raw, electric blues-rock at its absolute pinnacle. Gritty vocals bash around grittier, nasty guitar riffs while...
Deadkill – “No, Never!” Review
Deadkill is among a handful of amazingly abrasive, cocksure, noisy-as-fuck bands from the Pacific Northwest (most of whom have found a home with Good to Die Records). The band’s first full-length,...
Win Tickets to See The Soft White Sixties Live in San Francisco!
That's right! Tomorrow night in San Francisco, the AMAZING Soft White Sixties will be part of a tremendous bill at Slim's, one of our all-time favorite venues. Also performing are Chicano Batman and...