Locking tuners seem like a no brainer when it comes to any guitar with a tremolo; ease of...
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Ehrlund EHR-H Microphone Review
When it comes to live vocals, condenser mics are really starting to make their presence known....
DrumCore 4 Ultra Review
Performer reviews DrumCore 4 Ultra from Sonoma Wire Works. Is this the killer app for songwriters?...
Recording The Sonic Equivalent of a Bonfire: IN THE STUDIO WITH SHOOK TWINS
"Window" by Shook Twins What was your pre-production like on this project? At the time we confirmed our dates at the studio we only had seven songs for a new album. So I think we had...
Wonderflu – “No End in Sight” Review
Paris natives Wonderflu have released a new EP of hard-hitting, gritty and driving indie rock. No End in Sight is riddled with intense and piercing guitar riffs, thumping percussion and raw vocals....
Vic and Gab – “Love of Mine” Review
Milwaukee natives Victoriah and Hannah Gabriela Banuelos (Vic and Gab) use their sisterly voicing for startling harmonic effect. The singers meld their sound further with liberated instrumentation,...
3PM – “Change of Plans” Review
Some initial thoughts on 3PM: Unapologetic pop-punk from a very young group of dudes in B’More. Catchy guitar pop in the vein of early Blink-182 and (very) early New Found Glory. Definitely...
First Artist Line-Up For CMJ 2013 Announced
CMJ Music Marathon 2013 announces round one of the artists performing for this year's event, New York City's largest music festival. From October 15-19, CMJ 2013 showcases hundreds of rising artists...
BUILDER PROFILE: Livid Instruments
Livid Instruments creates customizable hardware controllers that turn computers into playable instruments, smoothing workflow and enabling inspired live performances. Livid began in 2004 in Austin,...
Electro-Voice ZLX-12P Powered Speakers Review
In the past, even a minimal PA system could fill the better part of a band’s van, was a mega kluge of wires and hardware, and possibly featured questionable reliability. EV’s new ZLX system...
PreSonus ADL 700 All-Tube Mic Channel Strip/Preamp Review
Digital recording gives plenty of clarity, but warmth has always been the secret ingredient that’s most elusive. PreSonus brings that audio glow to the modern age with their ADL 700, an all-tube...
The Goodnight Darlings “July” Video Premiere
Like outlaws, The Goodnight Darlings shot their newest music video ("July) in the same wild desert backdrop as the movies “No Country for Old Men” and the 1950s classic “Giant." After touring their...
Line 6 Sonic Port iOS Audio Interface Review
Here’s something you’re gonna dig. Got an iPhone and wanna jam on the go? Line 6 has got you covered with the new Sonic Port guitar interface for iOS. This works seamlessly with all iPod, iPhone and...