https://youtu.be/klI69syvLq0 We recently sent the new Positive Grid SPARK LIVE to Boston-based...
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WATCH: How to Record KILLER Vocals with the new Telefunken TF17 FET condenser microphone
https://youtu.be/wYVmcUZvMQY?si=Gf698iUc66A7uGjz We recently sent the brand-new Telefunken TF17...
WATCH NOW: Get Amazing On-The-Go Sound with new All-in-One Mackie ShowBox
Learn how to get better live sound in a small, affordable and portable PA/acoustic amp package....
Build a Business, Not a Following
If small business owners in other lines of work took the same advice that has regularly been doled out to musicians, they’d never get anything done. The fact is artists, producers, and other music...
10 Ways to Tune Up Your Music Business for 2022
Here are 10 ways to tune up your music business for the coming year. Make a commitment to focus on these every few weeks. No need to overwhelm yourself, just make progress. Refresh Your Profiles You...
7 Simple Ideas to Market Your Music Online
Music marketing is difficult. It doesn't matter how good your music is, without an audience it's not going to go anywhere. There are many ways to promote your music online, but there are also some...
Shure Introduces AONIC 40 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones
Today, Shure introduced its AONIC 40 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones. Building on the success of the AONIC 50 Headphones and recently launched AONIC FREE Sound Isolating™ Earphones, the AONIC...
BOOK REVIEW: Battle of the Bands (Candlewick Press)
Battle of the Bands Edited by Lauren Gibaldi and Eric Smith (Candlewick Press) Brian Eno’s comment that everyone who bought the first Velvet Underground record started their own band might just also...
The December/January 2022 Issue is Out Now!
Performer Magazine releases its latest issue, featuring a cover story on Ricky Duran. INSIDE you'll find our feature interview with Ricky Duran as well as features on seeyousoon, Satellite Citi and...
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...