Smartphones, love them or hate them, are here to stay. With video and audio recording it can be a...
Benjamin Ricci
REVIEW: Stage Ninja Retractable Guitar Cable Reel
Cables get tangled, regardless of the way they’re coiled up after a gig, or how they’re stored,...
YAMAHA Presents: The ULTIMATE Guide to Portable PA Systems
Looking to get started with a portable PA system, or even upgrade your old PA rig? Performer...
Interview with Nora Jane Struthers
On Her Successful Kickstarter Campaign & The Future of Crowdfunding Nora Jane Struthers has just self-released Carnival with a new band, The Party Line, formed just prior to heading into the...
Electro-Voice announces launch of EVDJ – a new online destination for DJs
Electro-Voice is pleased to announce the launch of EVDJ, a new website created for the DJ community. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRx9PW1IGkI&feature=player_embedded “EV enjoys a great working...
New Okkervil River LP art, tracklist & more revealed
Today on OkkervilRiver.com, Will Sheff revealed the artwork and tracklist of 'The Silver Gymnasium' (out September 3, ATO). Although he has long been known as a character-driven songwriter, Sheff...
Enjoy “I’d Rather Be With You” by Bootsy Collins
Enjoy the loosest rubber-band bass around in this clip for Bootsy's 1978 classic. Dig? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nph4Ln9BX2E
Audio-Technica AT2020+ USB Condenser Microphone
PROS: Quality construction and sound, easy to use. CONS: Included tripod is a bit flimsy. PRICE: $149 Since USB devices have become standard, a lot of companies have flocked to use this technology...
Concert Security: How to Protect Yourself, Your Fans, and Avoid a Lawsuit
THE SAME ELEMENTS THAT MAKE FOR A GREAT SHOW can sometimes turn against you. The combination of large crowds, loud music, dancing, booze and a host of other elements are often a breeding ground for...
Audio-Technica System 10 Digital Wireless Systems
PROS: Good price, no interference, great sound. CONS: None. PRICE: ranges from $489-664 (MSRP) Wireless mics used to be the luxury item even for touring artists, and when the technology came down to...
Win Tickets to See Bosnian Rainbows in San Francisco!
Bosnian Rainbows by Bosnian Rainbows We're super psyched that Bosnian Rainbows are coming to San Francisco next Thursday - more specifically, the badass Great American Music Hall. After an intense...
In The Studio with BAD BAD MEOW’s Alen Khan
The Challenges of Recording After Your Studio Sells Their Console PRE-PRODUCTION What was your pre-production like on this project? We have had these songs for a while, and played out regularly....
Inside the Booking Process at the Pitchfork Music Festival
The 2013 Pitchfork Music Festival is just around the corner, kicking off on July 19. Every summer the festival takes over Union Park in Chicago for three days of impressive and provocative music and...