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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 wireless iteration of its popular ATH-M50x professional monitor...

[VIDEO] The Howling Tongues & Elixir OPTIWEB Coated Guitar Strings Pt. 3

We recently asked Nick Magliochetti from one of our favorite bands, The Howling Tongues, to test...

How to Choose the Best USB Audio Interface

What makes the best USB audio interface for my needs? It’s a common question, and Yamaha and...

Performer Gives Away Two Sets of Simmons SD2000 Electronic Drum Kits

Performer has selected its two winners in our recent Simmons SD2000 Electronic Drum Kit Giveaway....

Record Review: Greenland is Melting

by Jason Peterson | Jan 10, 2012 | Folk & Singer/Songwriter, Reviews

Greenland is Melting Where Were We Gainesville, FL “Screw Auto-Tune. This is real music made by real people.” In a musical landscape often overrun by click tracks and Auto-Tune, it’s refreshing to...

Record Review: Gauntlet Hair

by Dana Forsythe | Jan 10, 2012 | Reviews

Gauntlet Hair Gauntlet Hair Denver, CO “Jagged guitars propelled through dissonance” On their self-titled debut, Gauntlet Hair reaffirms their echo-y, disheveled, bombastic rock sound, which as lead...

Record Review: Gaba Gavi

by Arthur Orfanos | Jan 10, 2012 | Reviews

Gaba Gavi Temporary Hero Louisville, KY “Melodious and choral” Temporary Hero is the first of a two-part release from Gaba Gavi. Here, Gavi presents a collection of his latest works: a six song EP...

Record Review: The Dang-It Bobbys

by Heidi Schmitt | Jan 10, 2012 | Folk & Singer/Songwriter, Reviews

The Dang-It Bobbys Big Trouble Brooklyn, NY “Heartfelt songs with sophisticated instrumentation and a bluegrass heart” While Brooklyn is overrun with hipsters claiming to be bluegrass fans (yet have...

Record Review: Buraka Som Sistema

by Kristian Richards | Jan 10, 2012 | Hip-Hop & Electronic, Reviews

Buraka Som Sistema Komba Amadora, Portugal “Colorful, upbeat electro ghettotech tunes from Portugal” It's been three years since Portugal’s lauded electronic dance group Buraka Som Sistema premiered...

Record Review: Annie Williams

by Lesley Daunt | Jan 10, 2012 | Reviews

Annie Williams This Mountain / Midnight Window Springfield, MO “Americana vibes with intoxicating female vocals” This Mountain by Annie Williams The first thing that hits you when you listen to...