Benjamin Ricci

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. The new Mackie ShowBox is an awesome battery-powered PA and acoustic amp with a few tricks up its sleeve. We enlisted the help of singer/songwriter Travis Shallow to walk...
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STREAM new Baxter Hall Single “High Road”

We here at Performer have been big fans of Baxter Hall for a while now, as the Boston-based singer/songwriter/guitarist extraordinaire has been sharing his earnest brand of relatable guitar-fronted alternative music for the past few years. You may have even heard him...
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WATCH NOW: Get Better Sound with JBL PRX900 SERIES PA Speakers

Looking to hit the stage, or bring your own sound system to upcoming house concerts, outdoor festival slots and more? Let the amazing singer/songwriter Hayley Reardon walk you through the JBL PRX900 series, including the 12-inch speaker and 18-inch subwoofer to...
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REVIEW: Donner HUSH-X Travel Guitar

The new Donner HUSH-X electric guitar is a cool, compact tone machine that makes practicing and recording no matter where you are a total breeze. The review model we received went straight into the hands of Bella Moulden for a full deep dive and demo in a series...
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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 into the studio with Amanda Ayala to show off just what a powerhouse this new condenser is. Sit back as she unboxes, sets things up and tracks vocal parts for her new...
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Yamaha MX88 Review

Yamaha MX88 Review

Read Performer's review of the new Yamaha MX88 Music Synthesizer. If you want the a powerful (and...

The Tallest Man on Earth

by | Aug 8, 2012 |

“An American South journey with the literate, finger-picking Scandinavian Sherpa." There’s No Leaving Now Dalama, Sweden (Dead Oceans Records) Seven hundred and thirty days - that’s how long the...

Sun Kil Moon

by | Aug 8, 2012 |

"Boldly stark, yet surprisingly upbeat sad bastard musings” Among the Leaves San Francisco, CA (Caldo Verde Records) Releasing albums since ’89, San Francisco transplant Mark Kozelek has one of the...

Soul Asylum

by | Aug 8, 2012 |

“Wittiness, familiarity and change keep runaway train Dave Pirner on track” Delayed Reaction Minneapolis, MN (429) Soul Asylum’s original members Dave Pirner and Dan Murphy have retained Tommy...

Shout Out Out Out Out

by | Aug 8, 2012 |

“Dark, melodic ‘vocoder pop’ from the Great White North” Spanish Moss and Total Loss Edmonton, AB (Normals Welcome Records) Edmonton, AB-based dance punk/electro poppers Shout Out Out Out Out have...

Sean Rowe

by | Aug 8, 2012 |

“An introspective, timeless showcase of a deep-voiced singer/songwriter's gift” The Salesman and the Shark New York, NY (ANTI-) It is difficult to characterize the hefty-voiced singer/songwriter...

Poor Moon

by | Aug 8, 2012 |

“Woodsy bearded baroque-folk” Poor Moon Seattle, WA (Sub Pop) Although this is the first full-length album under the Poor Moon moniker, the musicians who make up the group are anything but strangers...

Niki & The Dove

by | Aug 8, 2012 |

“Scandinavian electronic pop-noire” Instinct Stockholm, Sweden (Sub Pop) In the Swedish tradition of perfect pop music, Niki & The Dove have produced a chart-worthy album of tenderhearted...

Mike + Ruthy

by | Aug 8, 2012 |

“When clever lyrics, beautiful harmonies, and two hearts combine” The NYC EP Woodstock, NY (Humble Abode Music) Folk duo Mike + Ruthy are back again with their newest release, The NYC EP, featuring...

Measure

by | Aug 8, 2012 |

“Textured, layered electronics; gorgeous cinematic indie pop” The Air Inside Our Lungs Brooklyn, NY (Self-released) The Air Inside Our Lungs is ethereal, rich with a tapestry of indie sounds and...

Mark Bates

by | Aug 8, 2012 |

“Glorious, calming Americana melodies in the realm of Beck, CSNY” Night Songs Los Angeles, CA (Self-released) In his new Americana-style LP Night Songs, Mark Bates delivers the goods with a feast of...