Benjamin Ricci

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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Harness the Power of AI with New Voice Changer Tool From lalal.ai 

We've previously covered some of the amazing (and groundbreaking) tools brought to artists by the creative team at lalal.ai -- read more on that here: https://performermag.com/home-recording/how-ai-will-change-the-way-you-write-record-and-sample/ To recap what we...
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Idjut Boys

by | Aug 8, 2012 |

“Crisp, chill grooves” Cellar Door London, UK (Smalltown Supersound) Normally known as DJs rocking the dance floor, Idjut Boys show their craftsmanship and restraint with Cellar Door. Opener...

Holiday Mountain

by | Aug 8, 2012 |

“Spirit blended styles” Become Who You Are Boston, MA (Self-released) Become Who You Are starts with a spacious organ, a giggle, and a question: “Are we ready?” The first words on their first...

Hannah Miller

by | Aug 8, 2012 |

“Bluesy folk that’s perfect for a rainy night” Doubters & Dreamers Nashville, TN (Self-released) Hannah Miller’s brand of bluesy folk-pop on her latest EP sounds best on a mellow, rainy evening....

Future Twin

by | Aug 8, 2012 |

“Art-punks from the Bay give us a collection to love” Future Twin – Deluxe Edition San Francisco, CA (Self-released) To clarify, Deluxe Edition is essentially a compilation of Future Twin’s first...

The Ex-Girlfriends Club

by | Aug 8, 2012 |

“Portland glam-punk-power-pop from a garage near CBGB” Boo Hoo Hoo Portland, OR (Bolt! Bolt! Bolt! Music) New York Dolls back-ups and tambourines with an Iggy and the Stooges brand of bravado.  If...

Drivin’ n’ Cryin’

by | Aug 8, 2012 |

“Southern boys pay tribute to their roots with first of four EPs” Songs From The Laundromat Atlanta, GA (Redeye) Songs From The Laundromat is the first of four EPs that Kevn Kinney and company have...

Air Traffic Controller

by | Aug 8, 2012 |

“A swift dose of string-laden indie-pop” NORDO Boston, MA (Sugarpop Records) Air Traffic Controller’s NORDO begins with a bang! The album delivers the perfect punch of caffeinated indie-pop,...