I’ll admit, Fender is probably not the first name I think of when it comes to PA gear. But in...
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[VIDEO] Unboxing the Simmons SD2000 Electronic Drum Kit
One of our Simmons SD2000 gear testers, Richard Thomas, has unpacked his new kit and provided an...
VIDEO: Sterling Microphones Voiceover Comparison
One of our recent gear test winners, Randy Garcia from the band SmoochyFace, gives us a...
Record Review: Mouse on Mars
Mouse on Mars Parastrophics Düsseldorf, Germany “ADDreams” It is not yet possible to experience another person's dream, to inhabit their mind while they navigate their subconscious in strange and...
Record Review: Lost in the Trees
Lost in the Trees A Church That Fits Our Needs Chapel Hill, NC “A record born in tragedy reaches transcendence” When I interviewed Lost in the Trees’ Ari Picker in 2008, he had just released his...
Record Review: John K. Samson
John K. Samson Provincial Winnipeg, MB “A dark and winding journey down the somber roads of Manitoba” The depth of John K. Samson’s lyricism and his ability to create honest and poignant music has...
Record Review: Howlin’ Rain
Howlin’ Rain The Russian Wilds San Francisco, CA “Brooding, organic mix of nostalgic classic rock” Utterly convincing in their message, Howlin’ Rain brings compelling energy in the rawest form, with...
Record Review: Herman Dune
Herman Dune Tell Me Something I Don't Know Paris, France “Carefree folk and fun indie pop” Herman Dune, once a trio and now an indie duo, lists the following s some of their major influences:...
Record Review: Foxy Shazam
Foxy Shazam The Church of Rock and Roll Cincinnati, OH “Melodic, glam super pop with multi-layered harmonies” On the rise for some time now, Foxy Shazam is ready for the big time with their fourth...
Record Review: Butterknife
Butterknife Do the Needful Boston, MA “Delightful power chord pop” Do the Needful is a strong pop-punk EP from the Boston group, Butterknife. But unlike the shortly enjoyed pop-punk bands from high...
Record Review: Bhi Bhiman
Bhi Bhiman Bhiman San Francisco, CA “Smooth and soulful sounds from a Sri Lankan-San Franciscan” You only have to get about 30 seconds into Bhi Bhiman’s almost-self-titled album, Bhiman, to realize...
Record Review: Ash Reiter
Ash Reiter Heatwave San Francisco, CA “Velvety vocals layered over intricate instrumentals” Ash Reiter and her indie-pop band from San Francisco have released their most recent EP, Heatwave, which...
Record Review: Animal Talk
Animal Talk Animal Talk Boston, MA “Upbeat, strong and invigorating, this Boston band holds great promise” Animal Talk, a relatively new band out of Boston, recently released their self-titled EP...