Performer Magazine goes hands-on with the Cerwin-Vega CVE-12 Powered PA Speakers and...
Michael St. James
Shure GLX-D Advanced Digital Wireless System Review
Performer Magazine Reviews the Shure Wireless GLX-D Advanced Wireless Suite GLXD24R/B58 (handheld...
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[INTERVIEW] King Khan Distills the Power of Oakland on His First-Ever Solo Outing
Psyche-soul veteran King Khan returns to the scene with his first-ever solo record, backed by the...
Deerhoof
Breakup Song San Francisco, CA (Polyvinyl Records) "Breaking up made easy with shredding guitars, blasting percussion and speaker-melting surprises" Since the birth of the Bay Area...
The Coup
Sorry To Bother You Oakland, CA (ANTI-) “Funky, political hip-hop for fans of Outkast” For those who have been waiting, it’s been a long six years since The Coup’s last studio release, but...
Black Moth Super Rainbow
Cobra Juicy Pittsburgh, PA (Rad Cult) “Vocoded indie rock with psychedelic flair” It’s coming up on a decade of solid music-making for experimental band Black Moth Super Rainbow and their new...
The Big Cats
The Ancient Art of Leaving: Two Parts Little Rock, AR (Max Recordings) “Arena rocking returns to its Little Rock roots ” Originally formed in 1993, The Big Cats are solid. Big rock guitars, paired...
Vintage Synths and Home Recording: In The Studio with OMBRE
PRE-PRODUCTION What was your pre-production like on this project? Roberto Lange: YouTube and eating and laughing… How did you choose the studio? Lange: It is conveniently located inside [my] house. ...
HAO Bass Liner (BL-1) Preamp Pedal
PROS: Small size, great tone, very adjustable. CONS: No English manual provided. PRICE: $299 http://youtu.be/gH3ZYBfgsl4 Most bassists rarely use effects, but HAO’s Bass Liner Preamp may be seen in...
Dynaudio DMB50 Studio Monitors
PROS: Great sound, good design, excellent flexibility. CONS: None. PRICE: $499 each. Monitors are the ears of every studio, and when it comes time to mix, it’s not a place to cut corners. Dynaudio’s...
Ernie Ball Everlast Coated Acoustic Strings
PROS: Great sound, long life, feels great. CONS: None. PRICE: $15 per set. Ernie Ball is the father of modern guitar strings, and one of the first companies to offer custom gauge string sets. The...
Washburn WCG25SCE Acoustic Guitar
PROS: Excellent construction, playability and sound. CONS: A little expensive compared to other imports. PRICE: $1069 MSRP Washburn’s been making guitars for over 100 years, and even though acoustic...
Benjamin Gibbard Live in Boston
Benjamin Gibbard isn’t just a singer . He is a gifted songwriter with the ability to lyrically paint concepts of love, loss, regret, and transcendence in vibrant and evocative hues. He is a poignant...