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2019 State of the Music Industry
It’s 2019; look at that number again. 2019. Doesn’t that kind of blow your mind? We are pretty...
3 Things You Should Know About Musical Instrument Insurance
Let’s get it out of the way: insurance is not the most exciting topic we cover here at Performer....
The Afghan Whigs – “Do To The Beast” Review PLUS Video
“The highly-anticipated new release from Cincinatti’s own Afghan Whigs, every bit as musically and lyrically ferocious as 1998’s 1965." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovhzeqIaggY Don’t dare call it...
Lux Lisbon – “Get Some Scars” Review
“The love child of The Killers and Fleetwood Mac...and some Bruce Springsteen, too.” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D13lu3aajjo Lux Lisbon’s most recent EP, Get Some Scars, is one that should be...
Epiphone Casino Review
PROS: Great fit and finish; fantastic neck; highly responsive and articulate P90 pickups. CONS: None. PRICE: $599 w/out case The Casino has been around for decades, first brought to worldwide fame...
How to Fix Common Mistakes in the Recording Studio
“Don’t worry, we’ll fix it in the mix.” We know it’s a cliché but often it’s true. The power of recording in a controlled environment with the right tools and the right engineer is that many common...
Yesway “Howlin’ Face” Video Premiere
Yesway is the creation of best friends Emily Ritz and Kacey Johansing. Kacey, in addition to a budding solo career following the release of her Grand Ghosts LP last year, has lent her talents to...
Exclusive Interview with Phil Anselmo and Jimmy Bower of Down
How the Metal Supergroup Mines The Blues & Explores Music’s Boundaries on Latest EP “I’m going to make crazy fucking music for crazy fucking people.” –Phil Anselmo If a mystical experience...
WATCH: Electric Guitar Recording Techniques From Audio-Technica
Our friends at Audio-Technica are releasing a series of videos on basic recording techniques. Today we share electric guitar recording tips for multi-mic setups; let us know if you find these...
PHOTO GALLERY: Leedz Edutainment Presents Sage Francis
Where: Middle East Downstairs - Cambridge, MA When: May 31, 2014 Highlight: Vulnerable philosophizing from hip-hop's Slavoj Žižek Bedecked in a flowing Strange Famous Records flag, and a lopsided...
The June Issue Has Arrived, Featuring Baby Baby
The new June issue is here! Join us as we chat with Atlanta's punk party monsters Baby Baby about the recording of their new LP and how to get fans to crowd-fund your record the old-fashioned way....
WATCH: Human Beatbox EKLIPS Seeks to Beat Eminem’s Speed Rapping Record
http://youtu.be/zxm1pApjVD0 Charismatic, cool and infinitely talented, world-famous beatbox artist EKLIPS exudes a magnetic force of personality and bewildering skills on the mic that has held...