Performer takes a hands-on look at the Travelcaster Deluxe from Traveler Guitar. Do good things...
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Enter to win the New Mackie FreePlay LIVE Personal PA
We're looking for one lucky artist to win and demo the new FreePlay LIVE from Mackie. FreePlay...
Review: Graph Tech Tusq Guitar Picks
It’s hard to believe that the standard guitar pick has evolved just as much as guitars and amps,...
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...
Listen to Performer’s October Mixtape
Dig into fresh new tracks from artists featured in the October 2013 Print Issue, including King Khan & The Shrines, Andrew St. James, Deer Tick, Ricky Skaggs, La Luz, of Montreal and more. Share...
A Tribute to Rebecca Rosenthal: A Night of Music, Art & Remembering Presented by Amanda Palmer & Neil Gaiman
A Tribute to Rebecca Rosenthal: A Night of Music, Art & Remembering, presented by Amanda Palmer, Neil Gaiman, Brian Viglione and other friends of Becca’s will take place at the Somerville...
Blue Mics Announces “Free Fall” Promotion
Don’t miss free gear this fall from Blue Microphones! Blue announces the annual “Free Fall” in-store promotion, starting October 1 through December 31, 2013 at participating retailers. During Free...
The October Issue is here, featuring King Khan & The Shrines
Can't find a print copy? No problem. Read the interactive digital issue below, or click here to download and for more options.
Submissions Now Open 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,...
Caroline Smith releases new video for “Magazine”
Merging '90s R&B and neo-soul with her indie-rock roots, Caroline Smith's new music has settled comfortably into a new backdrop as she takes a step from girl to woman. Half About Being a Woman...
An interview with Owen Ashworth of Advance Base (formerly Casiotone for the Painfully Alone)
“I’m not very interested in singing about myself,” says Owen Ashworth, the humble songwriter behind Advance Base. Often using the first person narrator to paint a scene or explore characters,...
Piñata Protest – “El Valiente” Review
Piñata Protest is actually pretty epic. Let’s start from the top; as a concept they’re a punk band. But they’ve fused their NOFX/Guttermouth sound and instrumentation with the traditional song...