RECORDS THAT CHANGED MY LIFE With Francis Beringer from Caustic Casanova I’m Francis Beringer,...
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Is Bitcoin the Future of Music Purchasing or Just Hype?
I’m assuming you’ve heard of Bitcoin by now. For those who haven’t heard, here’s a quick primer....
The New December/January Issue is Out Now
Performer Magazine releases its latest issue, featuring a cover story on The Selecter (new album,...
Record Review: Jasmine Ash
Jasmine Ash Beneath the Noise Los Angeles, CA (Lip Sync Music, Inc.) “Lovely dreamy synths, rainbow pop” Jasmine Ash provides fresh new life to the meaning of singer/songwriter in the female music...
Record Review: Greylag
Greylag The Only Way to Kill You EP Portland, OR (Ninth Street Opus) “A strummy, liberating acoustic-driven Americana road trip" Portland, OR folk duo Greylag is Andrew Stonestreet and Daniel Dixon,...
Record Review: Good Old War
Good Old War Come Back As Rain Philadelphia, PA (Sargent House) “The third in a battery of heartfelt acoustic emotions” Folksy, feel-good melodies, incomparable harmonies and releases that make us...
Record Review: Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad
Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad Country Rochester, NY (Controlled Substance Sound Labs) “Jammy rock and Dead-inspired Americana” A bit of twang has long shown itself in the jam-based pop reggae of...
Record Review: Father John Misty
Father John Misty Fear Fun Seattle, WA (Sub Pop) “Hauntingly personal lyrics and introspective harmonies” Former Fleet Foxes drummer, Josh Tillman, is Father John Misty. Father John Misty is a...
Record Review: Empire Escorts
Empire Escorts Empire Escorts Brick, NJ (Self-released) "Feel good roots rock with tinges of Tool" Empire Escorts’ self-titled debut EP is an awesome calling card for the rock quartet from Brick,...
Record Review: Damien Jurado
Damien Jurado Maraqopa Seattle, WA (Secretly Canadian) “Expands sonic offerings to great effect on flawless record” Leading into his new record, Maraqopa, Seattle folkster Damien Jurado was in a...
Record Review: Choir of Young Believers
Choir of Young Believers Rhine Gold Copenhagen, Denmark (Ghostly International) “Baroque-pop troubadours weave lush textures” Much like Fleet Foxes, My Morning Jacket, Band of Horses and many other...
Live Review: Xiu Xiu
Where: Middle East Downstairs - Cambridge, MA When: May 5, 2012 Upon my fifth live inception of Xiu Xiu, I expected a sold-out crowd for such amazing and intense performers. What I got was a densely...
MANUFACTURER PROFILE: Subdecay Studios
Unique Sonic Concoctions Subdecay has been perfecting boutique guitar pedals for almost a decade, focused on making original effects that can stand the test of time while still within the price...