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Alesis M1 Active MK3 Review
The new M1 Active MK3 powered studio monitors from Alesis prove to be one of the best bargains in...
Judgement Day
“String metal san guitars” Polar Shift San Francisco, CA (minus HEAD Records) Some Performer readers may already be familiar with the trio that is Judgement Day (see their cover story in our August...
Idjut Boys
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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’
“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...
Vinyl Of The Month: The Cheebacabra
“Analog funk for your inner pimp” Pass The Information Seattle, WA (Mackrosoft, LLC) The Cheebacabra’s latest dose of funk comes courtesy of a double-LP, laced with so many breaks, grooves, porno...
Air Traffic Controller
“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,...
Giving a Grand Piano Some Teeth: In The Studio With Ted Hu
PRE-PRODUCTION What was your pre-production like on this project? As a pianist, the most important thing was to find the right piano. Unlike other musicians, we don't usually have the luxury of...