Even before Dave Grohl put Rupert Neve back in the spotlight in the Sound City documentary, his...
Michael St. James
Washburn Revival Series Acoustic Guitar Review
Performer reviews the new throwback acoustic from Washburn as part of their Revival Series (Model...
Status Audio CB-1 Headphones Review
Premium headphones are all the rage these days, whether we’re talking reference-grade...
Overcoming Indie Film Scoring Challenges: One Composer’s Personal Experiences with the Art & Craft
Many film composers learn their trade by scoring short films. Many continue to score short films, and many never get an opportunity to score a full feature. The truth is that there are many...
The Best Products from AES 2013
Hey there gearheads, we recently got back from the AES Convention in New York, and wanted to report back on some of the coolest pro audio and recording products we got a chance to get our grubby...
Listen to Performer’s November Mixtape
Dig into fresh new tracks from artists featured in the November 2013 Print Issue, including Ben Kweller, Of Montreal, Dog Party, The Dismemberment Plan, La Luz, RJD2 and more. Share and enjoy!
Interview with Of Montreal’s Kevin Barnes
“I take pieces of other people’s genius and blend them together in a way that’s interesting to me.” -Kevin Barnes, of Montreal An ever-evolving group from Athens, Georgia, with only one consistent...
FLASHBACK: 1953 Fender Telecaster
This month's FLASHBACK entry comes courtesy of Don Miggs, as we take a look at his gorgeous 1953 blonde Fender Telecaster. Commence drooling... BACKGROUND I found this guitar where I find a lot of...
BMI to Mark 75th Anniversary with Book Launch, Video Projects and More
Broadcast Music, Inc.® (BMI®), the global leader in music rights management, will celebrate the 75th year of its founding in 2014. To mark this milestone, the Company has announced a year-long...
PreSonuSphere 2013 Earns Standing Ovation
Rarely does a manufacturer receive a standing ovation from its users but the PreSonus® team received a heartfelt and enthusiastic one at the closing ceremony of its third annual PreSonuSphere user...
The November Issue is Here, featuring Dog Party, Ben Kweller, La Luz, The Dismemberment Plan & of Montreal
Can't find a print copy? No problem. Read the interactive digital issue below, or click here to download and for more options.
LAST CHANCE: Submissions Closing for Performer’s Special Photography Issue
Attention photographers! We are planning a special print issue celebrating the diverse and wonderful field of music photography – both live music photography and studio work. Black and white, color,...
How to Run a Live Music Venue: Age Restrictions, Alcohol, Liability & The Law
RUNNING A MUSIC VENUE COMES WITH MANY STRINGS ATTACHED. While a main concern is booking quality bands and getting a paying audience in night after night, there are many other considerations that a...