Yamaha Guitars has partnered with Musopia, a music software development studio, to bring forth a...
Benjamin Ricci
Ultimate Ears UE 4 Pro Custom Monitors Review
Performer gets the perfect custom fit as we review the Ultimate Ears UE 4 Pro Personal Monitors...
Taylor GS Mini-e Bass Review
Proving that great things come in small packages, we take a closer look at the Taylor GS Mini-e...
Don de Leaumont
“Folk songs contrived from dreams and played with sincerity” An Old Leg Sign Atlanta, GA (Self-released) Don de Leaumont oozes sincerity. Those who know him as a journalist know his passion for...
The Deadfields
“Sunny, pop-infused country that relies on honesty” Dance In The Sun Atlanta, GA (Self-released) Georgia natives The Deadfields are a band of musicians determined to create music that exists without...
The Brothers Comatose
"Swaggering, fun-loving boots and denim bluegrass” Respect The Van San Francisco, CA (Self-Released) Believe it or not, it’s tough to create foot stomping rhythms without the use of percussion. San...
Brad
“Seattle outfit more than just a Pearl Jam side project” United We Stand Seattle, WA (Razor & Tie) Beginning with the opening track “Miles of Rope,” Brad launches from their Seattle roots with...
The Bombay Royale
“Espionage jazz cavorting with beach-pop benevolence” You Me Bullets Love Melbourne, Australia (HopeStreet Recordings) Straight from the gills of Melbourne, The Bombay Royale is an orchestral...
Beachwood Sparks
“Unparalleled psychedelic indie-folk experience” The Tarnished Gold Los Angeles, CA (Sub Pop Records) Have you ever wondered to yourself what it might sound like if Willy Nelson and James Mercer of...
Charvel Desolation DS-1 ST
Pros: Classic shape, modern tones and playability. Cons: Minor finishing flaw at neck/body joint. Price: $749 Charvel brought the "superstrat" to the masses back in the 1980s. Their new DS-1...
Snazzy FX – Bridging the Gap Between Synths and Guitars
Guitar pedals have a lot more in common with modular synthesizers than most guitarists realize. Both use a lot of cables to guide a signal through sound shaping units chosen and tweaked by a...
Performer’s Guide to Keyboard Amps
Out of necessity, many pianists begrudgingly become keyboard players when they join touring bands. Let’s face it - lugging around that Bösendorfer really isn’t an option unless you’re Tori Amos. So...
Cutting & Mixing an Analog Album at Home with Ryan Lee Crosby
PRE-PRODUCTION What was your pre-production like on this project? At the beginning, I had a handful of new songs that were written very quickly, in a sudden burst of inspiration. Then, I...