Benjamin Ricci

Home Studio Makeover: The Headphones

When it comes time to not only tracking but listening back to some of the fruits of your labor, you’re going to want the most accommodating headphones to listen back with! And that’s why when I set up my new home studio space, I opted for the AKG K371-BT...

Spire Studio Audio Interface Review

The new Spire Studio from iZotope is a mobile recording studio for the iOS generation. Read our...

iRig Stomp I/O Review

IK’s really embraced using iOS devices as a platform for their software, but in a lot of cases...

VIDEO PREMIERE: Handsome Jack “KEEP ON”

Performer is excited to premiere the brand-new video for "Keep On" from Lockport, NY boogie-soul...

Make Money Selling Holiday-Themed Music or: It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year (For Indie Music)

by Michael St. James | Oct 30, 2013 | Music Licensing

Happy Hanukkah! Merry Christmas! Happy Kwanzaa! I know, I know, it's only November; so what's with all the holiday brouhaha? Simple, these next few months could explode your musical career, if you...

How to Record Ass-Kicking ’70s Guitar Rock with a Side of Grunge: In the Studio with The Easy Reasons

by Benjamin Ricci | Oct 29, 2013 | Music Production

“The cool part was turning the challenges into awesome bits – we worked a lot faster than any of us had in the past.” PRE-PRODUCTION What was your pre-production like on this project? Leesa: We...

Dirty Projectors Release “Impregnable Question” Video

by Benjamin Ricci | Oct 28, 2013 | Industry News, Videos

Dirty Projectors have unveiled the music video for “Impregnable Question,” the sixth and final video from the their critically acclaimed album Swing Lo Magellan. Directed by Adam Newport-Berra, the...

NOISE POP 2014 Announces Initial Lineup!

by Benjamin Ricci | Oct 24, 2013 | Industry News

The Bay Area’s premier indie music and arts festival Noise Pop will celebrate its 22nd anniversary of championing independent culture this February, and has just announced the initial music lineup!...

My Favorite Axe: Music Man Sterling Bass

by Dana | Oct 24, 2013 | Best Bass Guitars

Dana “Deadly” Forrester rocks her Music Man Sterling Bass with Detroit hard rock band Dead in 5. The band’s music will be featured in Pro-Wrestlers Vs. Zombies (Troma Films) starring WWE legends...

The Art of Stereo Panning – Part 1 of 2

by Zac Cataldo & Brent Godin | Oct 24, 2013 | Industry News

Plenty of great music was recorded back in the day, which we still love today, but that due to the limitations of technology of the time was recorded in mono. Take a listen to Chuck Berry’s 1955...

Spotlight on New England Singer/Songwriter Shaun England

by Julia R. DeStefano | Oct 23, 2013 | Interviews and Features

Singer/songwriter and actor, John Legend, is quoted as saying: “Soul is about authenticity. Soul is about finding the things in your life that are real and pure.” Enter Shaun England, an...

You Rock Guitar Digital Guitar & MIDI Controller Review

by Chris Devine | Oct 23, 2013 | Best Electric Guitars, Best Music Keyboards & Synth Pads

Guitar synths have come a long way, from expensive bulky modules, to compact user-friendly units. You Rock’s latest offering is trying to keep that trend happening. First off, it’s not quite a...

A Million Dollar Record Label for $20 with DistroKid

by Michael St. James | Oct 23, 2013 | Music Licensing

Steve Jobs' nightmare has come true; it's now possible for “just anybody” to get on iTunes. At an Apple special event way back in 2003, Jobs was defending criticism of iTunes' small catalog (then...

Mantic Effects Proverb Reverb Pedal Review

by Garrett Frierson | Oct 23, 2013 | Best Guitar Picks, Effects Pedals, & Accessories

Mantic Effects is a new audio effects company based out of Denver, CO, focused on making pedals that are unique and inspirational, perfect for the artist looking to create a singular sound. In a...

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