Jaclyn Wing

Audio-Technica Introduces AT2040 Hypercardioid Dynamic Podcast Microphone

Audio-Technica unveils its new AT2040 Hypercardioid Dynamic Podcast Microphone. Inspired by the performance of Audio-Technica’s acclaimed BP40 Large-Diaphragm Dynamic Broadcast Microphone, the AT2040 brings professional broadcast-quality sound with exceptional vocal...

Record Review: The Real McKenzies

The Real McKenzies Westwinds Vancouver, BC (Fat Wreck Chords) “Bagpipe punk from the Great White North” Aging gracefully is a tough thing to do, and is even more difficult when you wear a kilt and...

Record Review: The Plastic Arts

The Plastic Arts Academy Clonez San Francisco, CA (Self-released) “Serenading acoustic ballads from poetic a troubadour” “Waiting For You (To Come Dance)” opens up with a serenading master. The...

Record Review: The Illness

The Illness A Monument To Our Gilded Age San Francisco, CA (Self-released) “A brutal tribute to prog rock, fueled by jazz-influenced instrumentation” The Illness packs more than earned comparisons...

Record Review: The Funkees

The Funkees Dancing Time: The Best of Eastern Nigeria’s Afro Rock Exponents 1973-77 Nigeria/London (Soundway Records) “Must-own Afro-funk rock (preferably on double vinyl)” This is a collection of...

Record Review: Daydream Vacation

Daydream Vacation Dare Seize the Fire Seattle, WA (Self-released) “A Femme Fatale of Sensual Synth-Pop” The debut album from Emerald City duo Daydream Vacation, Dare Seize the Fire, is a colorfully...