I love products like the new Mackie MDB-USB DI box – they’re built to do one job, and they do that...
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Travelcaster Deluxe Review
Performer takes a hands-on look at the Travelcaster Deluxe from Traveler Guitar. Do good things...
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We're looking for one lucky artist to win and demo the new FreePlay LIVE from Mackie. FreePlay...
Vieux Farka Touré – “Mon Pays” Review
“Virtuosic guitar helps mend the wounds of war in this Malian insta-classic” The title of guitar virtuoso Vieux Farka Touré’s latest album is translated as "My Country" in English. Originally...
Thunderbird – “s/t” Review
“One-man band crafts LP like Cage the Elephant’s garage tunes” This album is going to make it a long way, especially with these tracks sounding the way they do. The songs are versatile, featuring...
Interview with Franz Ferdinand’s Alex Kapranos
Start a rock band and rule the world. It’s an ambition at the heart of music in the 21st Century and it’s a reality for which many aim but few have seen. Among those few are Alex Kapranos, lead...
Wild Throne Premieres Video for “Shadow Deserts”
Wild Throne, formerly Dog Shredder (see our May 2012 cover story here) has just released a supremely badass video for their brand new track "Shadow Deserts." The group, which hails from Bellingham,...
Catching up with Deer Tick
Recovering from the brief loss of his voice and relishing in the final day of the Newport Folk Festival, John McCauley and his Deer Tick bandmates are in rare form as they discuss their careers, the...
How to Keep Tabs on Your Record Label’s Books
IF YOU’RE SIGNED TO A LABEL, THE MONEY YOU EARN FROM RECORD SALES doesn’t flow directly from your supporters to your pocket like it did in the early days. A majority of your income now flows from...
Andrew St. James on Tackling Politics Through Lyrics & Blowing Ageism Out of the Water
At just 18, Andrew St. James is likely to make songwriters twice his age throw up their hands in defeat. The San Francisco native blends a cool cocktail of folk, soul and vintage rock and roll while...
Stardog Champion – “Exhale” Review
“Interesting take on punk that takes you right back to the good ol’ days” Hailing from Pennsylvania, Stardog Champion’s new album, Exhale, is neither short on guitar nor drums, which is a recipe...
Songs: Ohia – “Hecla & Griper 15th Anniversary Edition” Review
“Wonderful re-issue of seminal indie classic” Songs: Ohia was the band name Jason Molina used for most of his musical output from 1996 to 2003, when he formed Magnolia Electric Company. Coming...
Poor Young Things – “The Heart. The Head. The End.” Review
“Indie-pop that comes barreling out of your speakers at warp speed” Canadian-bred Poor Young Things have just released their new LP, The Heart. The Head. The End., an album built on driving guitar...