Chris Devine

TikTok for Music Makers: Part 2 of 2

In a previous article we went through some strategies and tips on how to blow up your music on TikTok. Well, if you have music to promote, I am assuming you are a music maker, so here are some tips on how to help your career when you are in between releases or aren’t...

Focusrite launch new Clarett USB range

Focusrite has introduced a new range of USB audio interfaces – laying down the challenge to...

Blue Raspberry USB Microphone Review

Blue Microphones brings the quality found in their higher end mics to the iOS/USB platform with...

Buffalo Killers on Musical Authenticity and Fraternity

We recently sat down with Buffalo Killers' Andrew Gabbard to talk about the band's new LP,...

Gear Review: Crescendo DS-11 Earphones

by Ryan Lee Crosby | May 7, 2012 | Live Sound

Pros: excellent sound isolation and hearing protection; balanced, reliable sound; useful in a variety of applications Cons: More high end than low end; not truly applicable for high fidelity...

Gear Review: Pigtronix FAT Drive

by Chris Devine | May 7, 2012 | Best Guitar Picks, Effects Pedals, & Accessories

Pros: Simple; great tones; works with 9v or 18v power supplies Cons: None Price: $139 A lot of pedals are just copies of another manufacturer's product. Thankfully the folks at Pigtronix have...

Record Better Drum Tracks: Part 2 of 2

by Dustin Lefholz | May 7, 2012 | Industry News

After microphone selections have been made and sent into the control room, it’s time to start thinking about getting the sound into DAW - but first you’ll need to choose what the signal will pass...

Tips on Vinyl Track Sequencing

by Benjamin Ricci | May 7, 2012 | Industry News

How to Make the Most of the Format’s Limitations Humor me while I put on my Captain Obvious cape, won’t you? Vinyl’s back, baby! Or…insert some other generic phrase from Squaresville, where...

Touring Advice for First-Timers with Daniel Huffman

by Gail Fountain | May 7, 2012 | Booking Gigs & Touring

Daniel Huffman has played guitar with bands like Comet, The Flaming Lips and The Polyphonic Spree and has several years of touring...

Capturing Portugal. The Man – Live!

by Benjamin Ricci | May 2, 2012 | Concerts & Festivals, Reviews

Our own Alexandria Sardam caught Portugal. The Man live at Buster's in Lexington, KY, on April 15. Here are some shots from that show. Enjoy! [gallery link="file" order="DESC" columns="4"...

Live Review: The Paranormals

by Jason Peterson | May 1, 2012 | Concerts & Festivals, Reviews

Where: at The 5 Spot - Nashville, TN When: March 11 Highlight: A power trio that didn’t skimp on the power. The term “power trio” covers a wide swath of three-piece bands, but its most basic,...