We recently had the absolute pleasure of speaking with Gibson Brands Pro Audio Director of...
Benjamin Ricci
The MOBILE ISSUE is out now!
Performer Magazine is psyched to bring you our special MOBILE ISSUE celebrating how today's...
WATCH: Get Great Mobile Sound with the TASCAM Portacapture X6
YOUR CREATIVE WORLD: TO-GO -- that's what we love about the TASCAM Portacapture X6, and in this...
Mapex Drums Unveils Uplift Campaign
Mapex Drums, in partnership with our artist roster, is proud to announce the launch of the Uplift campaign, creating a platform for Mapex drummers to host fun and educational drumming events in...
Akai MPC One Retro Edition REVIEW
In the world of standalone samplers and drum machines, Akai has certainly made their mark on the industry with over 30+ years of MPC innovation. One of THE go-to instruments for drum beats, sampling...
The August/September 2021 Issue is Out Now!
Performer Magazine releases its latest issue, featuring a cover story on Black Pumas. INSIDE you'll find our feature interview with Black Pumas, as well as features on Suzanne Santo, Sub-Radio and...
Austrian Audio Releases Studio-Quality Stage Mics
Austrian Audio announces two new microphones that bring their acclaimed studio-quality microphone experience and technology to new handheld vocal mics that are designed for live performance....
Audio-Technica Updates ATH-M50x with ATH-M50xBT2
Audio-Technica, a leading innovator in transducer technology for over 50 years, announces the introduction of its new ATH-M50xBT2 Wireless Over-Ear Headphones, the next generation of the flagship...
ENTER TO WIN the JBL PRX ONE Portable PA
We're looking for a dynamic artist to win and test out the brand-new JBL PRX ONE all-in-one portable PA Here's the deal: JBL knows live sound, and they've just introduced the new PRX ONE...
Sunny War: Punk-Folk Guitarist on Optimism and Survival
Sydney Ward (aka Sunny War) isn’t your typical blues guitarist. Raised in a musical family between Nashville and Detroit’s music hubs, at an early age she developed a unique acoustic guitar style....
Lou Barlow and the Quest for Change Amidst Chaos
Few musical artists from the last few decades have been as prolific as Lou Barlow. Ever since alt-rock luminaries Dinosaur Jr. burst onto the scene with their eclectic-sounding debut in 1985, the...
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...
COVER STORY: AJ Smith Turns Engineering Into Creative Fuel
AJ Smith is jack of all trades, and well, a master of them all, too. Starting off his professional career on an engineering path, he found himself pursuing music and songwriting (and thank goodness,...