Benjamin Ricci

COVER STORY: Thao Nguyen

Thao Nguyen On Building Authentic Fan Experiences, and Re-Learning How to Open Up with ‘For The Record’ https://youtu.be/DGwQZrDNLO8 Thao Nguyen, known for her prolific lyricism, is a solo artist on the cusp of her seventh album, a member of Thao & The Get Down...

Fortune’s Folly Selected to test Audio-Technica System 10 PRO Wireless System

Eugene, OR alt-rock band Fortune's Folly have been selected as the winners in our recent...

VINYL OF THE MONTH: Walk The Line Soundtrack (Re-Issue)

VINYL OF THE MONTH: Walk The Line- Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (Craft Recordings) When the...

WATCH: THE ACCIDENTALS drop new video for “ODYSSEY”

Folk/pop triumvirate The Accidentals are currently on tour to support their new LP (and, dare we...

Record Review: Cass McCombs

by Noelle Janka | Feb 29, 2012 | Folk & Singer/Songwriter, Reviews

Cass McCombs Humor Risk San Francisco, CA “Indie-folk’s favorite mercurial mystery man strikes again” Halfway between a troubadour and a magician, Cass McCombs churns out albums that are always...

Record Review: Black Bananas

by Ari Goldberg | Feb 29, 2012 | Hip-Hop & Electronic, Indie Rock, Reviews

Black Bananas Rad Times Xpress IV Washington, D.C. “A beautiful haze of acid drenched noise” It wouldn’t be fair to call Black Banana’s sound a melting pot. It’s a junkyard. On Rad Times Xpress...

Record Review: Animals As Leaders

by Derek Burns | Feb 29, 2012 | Metal, Reviews

Animals As Leaders Weightless Washington, D.C. “Chimera of emotive shred, finger-style jazz & electronica” Animals As Leaders’ tendency to plunge from lofty, circling jazz chords into ice-capped...

Record Review: Alert New London

by Gail Fountain | Feb 29, 2012 | Reviews

Alert New London Youth Columbus, OH “Dreamy music with meaning” Ambient music and lovely vocals are currently popular musical stylings. However, many bands won’t conquer the techniques that keep...

Maximize Facebook Marketing to Build Your Fan Base

by Pamela Ricci | Feb 8, 2012 | Music Promotion

Most musicians know that social media is an essential tool for building and maintaining a fan base. What many do not know is how to really take advantage of those tools to create measurable...

THEFT PREVENTION: Keep Your Gear Safe From Criminal Hands

by Chris Devine | Feb 8, 2012 | Band Management, Live Sound

Don't advertise; get rid of all the bumper stickers on your car that relate to a piece of musical gear you own. It's like saying, “This car contains any of the following: Ampeg, Fender, Mesa/Boogie,...

Bob Ludwig’s Tips for Home Recorders

by Benjamin Ricci | Feb 3, 2012 | Interviews and Features, Music Production, Music Recording Plugins & Apps

Bob Ludwig, while technically needing no introduction, will still get one here. Why? Because the man deserves it for all the amazing work he’s done in the field of mastering. As one of the top...

Live Review: Pillage & Plunder

by Gail Fountain | Jan 31, 2012 | Concerts & Festivals, Reviews

Where: The Drunken Unicorn - Atlanta, GA Highlight: Three-piece rock magic with an arty twist. Do plaids and stripes go together? They do...

Live Review: Coyote Kolb, Abbie Barrett, and Kristen Ford

by Ashley Amaru | Jan 31, 2012 | Concerts & Festivals, Reviews

Where: Lizard Lounge - Cambridge, MA Highlight: Passionate local music, spearheaded by an amazing performance by Kristen Ford. Dark and intimate, the Lizard Lounge was packed to capacity. The red...