Anyone who has heard a Jeff Tweedy interview or listened to one of his records knows the Wilco...
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7 Tips for Choosing the Right PA System
Whether you are a professional musician or an amateur who wants to boost their sound, choosing the...
The New Issue is Out Now!
Performer Magazine releases its latest issue, featuring a cover story on guitar virtuoso John 5....
Get to Know Retro Stefson
Have you heard that joke about when Han Solo walks into a bar? Well, Icelandic octet—and avid Star Wars fans—Retro Stefson embodies the scene where Han Solo strolls into the Cantina on Tatooine....
Hand Percussion Recording Techniques From Audio-Technica
Our friends at Audio-Technica are releasing a series of videos on basic recording techniques. Today we share hand percussion recording tips - let us know if you find these recording how to videos...
Baby Baby “Big Boy Baller Club” Review PLUS Video
“A thrashing party soundtrack driven by pounding percussion and gritty bass lines” Atlanta natives Baby Baby are back with their sophomore album and once again they waste no time diving right into...
PreSonus Cinco De Mayo Sale!
Buffalo Killers Explore Recording with Vintage Neve Consoles
The Ohio-based Buffalo Killers already knew what Sven Kahns could do musically from his guest appearance on their third album, 2011’s appropriately titled 3. It wasn’t until last year that...
Down “IV Part II” Review
“Dedicated to sludge, but exposing more melody” Some may criticize the title as uncreative, but in driving the sludge genre, Down leads the way with Part II. Front man Phil Anselmo has undoubtedly...
Enter to win a pair of Kaenon G. Love Bluesmaster Sunglasses
G. Love fans, have we got a giveaway for you! That's right, G. Love just dropped a fantastic new album called Sugar and to celebrate, he's hooking up one lucky Performer reader with a bad-ass prize...
Imogen Heap Innovates Music Production With Wearable Technology Project
http://youtu.be/UOw7eFr1mZo Earlier this month, audio specialist Sennheiser announced its MOMENTUM campaign, which together with Spotify highlights one hundred unique sound stories from all over the...
Mr. Lif May 2014 Cover Story
Legendary MC Drops Critical Knowledge on Home Studio Production & Geeks Out on His Favorite Gear Lif likes toys. He grew up watching the Creature Double Feature. His parents once drove all day...
Pretty & Nice Selected to Road Test New Audio-Technica System 10 Wireless Stompboxes
The submissions came rolling in, and we thank everyone who entered (click here if you have no idea what we're talking about). We have selected an amazing Boston-based rock band to test out the new...