Between running for office in Athens, performing as Linqua Franqa, helping to unite the city’s...
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GETTING YOUR BAND STUDIO READY with TYLER SMYTH
“So, you’re in a band, huh? You have any music I can hear?” This question has long been the...
We want YOU to win and demo Elixir Strings!
Gear Test Challenge: Never tried coated guitar strings before? Here's your chance! If you've shied...
Performer’s Guide to Home Studio Headphones
What does one look for in a good set of studio headphones? Is it more important to have a flat frequency response or do you want more highs or lows? Open back or closed back? These are just a few...
Elektron Analog Four Review and Builder Profile
Elektron is an electronic instrument company based out of Sweden that has been putting the soul into electronic music since 1998. They believe that making music should be fun, and that there’s...
The Smoking Flowers “Something I Said” Video Premiere
http://youtu.be/IE-c1XHuXJw From the band: "Directed by acclaimed photographer Allen Clark, the video is yet another exercise in minimalism for us. Something we dwell in often, in regards to our...
Sly & The Family Stone’s “Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)”
One of the ABSOLUTE BEST tracks from Sly's illustrious, if somewhat erratic, career. This live version comes courtesy of Soul Train. So remember, peace, love and SOOOOOOOOUUUUL. Smooch....
Focusrite Forte USB Interface
PROS: Wonderful preamps, plenty of features, easy to use. CONS: None. PRICE: $499 Focusrite was founded in 1985 by Rupert Neve, and although he’s no longer associated with the company, the level of...
In the Studio with Plumerai
Dreampop Band Discovers New Sound with a Punk Engineer Mondegreen by Plumerai PRE-PRODUCTION What was your pre-production like on this project? We initially wrote a handful of song ideas and then...
TC-Helicon Harmony Singer
PROS: Plenty of useful, musical harmonies. CONS: None. PRICE: $199. It’s tough being a singer in a band, and even tougher to have band mates that can sing harmony without any ego. Thankfully,...
Kendl Winter Interview
The Banjo-Totin’ Oddball on Being Shunned by Traditional Bluegrass Festivals, Going Solo & Taking Artistic Liberties http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIgg7TLKOT0 Kendl Winter can exist in many...
FLASHBACK: 1988 Eventide H3000 D/SE
First signal-processing unit to do ‘intelligent’ diatonic pitch shifting BACKGROUND The H3000 Ultra-Harmonizer is a legendary multi-effects processor used in every major studio around the world and...
Tips for Booking Your Own DIY International Tour
DIY Travelogue: On The Road with Kristen Ford Hello! My name is Kristen Ford and I play indie rock, both solo and with my band. I’m based in Boston, but over the past three years I’ve been playing...