The new Donner HUSH-X electric guitar is a cool, compact tone machine that makes practicing...
Benjamin Ricci
The ACOUSTIC ISSUE is out now!
Performer Magazine is psyched to bring you our special ACOUSTIC ISSUE celebrating all things...
The Ultimate Guitar Pedal Buyer’s Guide
OK, pedal newb, listen up! Making music should be fun! So don’t let any jaded a-holes talk down to...
REVIEW: PreSonus Eris E5 XT Powered Studio Monitors
We have reviewed PreSonus Eris Series monitors in the past and have been impressed, but the new Eris E5 XT brings heftier low-end presence in a small size. Inside these vinyl covered laminated MDF...
VIDEO: Behind the Scenes of Performer’s 2021 Mixtape
Go BEHIND-THE-SCENES of our new mixtape as we check in with each of our participating artists to see how they recorded their exclusive new tracks, thanks to all the gear donated by our generous...
Stream Performer’s ‘Class of ’21’ Mixtape NOW
Please enjoy the digital version of our 2021 mixtape, featuring amazing young artists from around the country, and awesome new gear from our very generous sponsors this year. Instead of a...
Performer’s 2021 Mixtape Artist Lineup Revealed
This winter, we're releasing a special, limited edition mixtape (yes, an actual cassette!) featuring some awesome artists we've been digging in 2021, coupled with some awesome gear graciously...
Focusrite Clarett+ 2Pre Audio Interface REVIEW
We’ve reviewed Focusrite interfaces in the past and have always been exceptionally pleased with their robust build quality, excellent analog and digital convertors as well as included software...
Sennheiser launches HD 400 PRO studio headphones
Audio specialist Sennheiser launches a new pair of professional headphones for mixing, editing, and mastering. The HD 400 PRO studio reference headphones are an ideal companion for creators seeking...
AKAI MPC Studio Controller REVIEW
We recently reviewed the previous entry-point into the MPC ecosphere, the MPC One. Coming in well under $1000, it offered most of the functionality that MPC users craved, while stripping out some of...
Enter to win the JBL EON ONE MK2
We're looking for a dynamic artist to win and test out the new JBL EON ONE MK2 All-In-One Rechargeable Column PA with Built-In Mixer and DSP. Looking for an easy-to-use PA for rehearsals, live gigs...
Catching up with Steve Caballero of Urethane
Urethane: Legendary Skateboarder Steve Caballero is Back with the Raddest New Punk Band We’ve Heard in Years https://youtu.be/YfXnT9hdOYk I can remember a time when my skateboard was covered from...
Nick Vivid on His Creative Process and Crafting New-School Videos with Old-School Tech
Editor’s note -- we recently asked New York indie artist Nick Vivid to give the mag an exclusive look inside his brain, to learn just how the creative process of one of today’s most unique,...