Jon Vetri

How to Read the Fine Print and Get a Fair Advance Deal

Knowledge in Advance With all the legitimate criticism of record deals we’ve heard in recent years, advances have gotten a bad rap. They aren’t the kiss of death for an artist; when done right, they can benefit your career. “Advance” shouldn’t be a dirty word, though...

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...

Records That Changed My Life with DieAlps!

Frank Calcaterra of DieAlps! explores the albums that inspired him to become a musician. My dad...

LIVE REVIEW: Manray, Baby Baby and Cusses

by Amelia Shackelford | Jan 1, 2012 | Concerts & Festivals, Reviews

WHERE: Drunken Unicorn - Atlanta, GA WHEN: December 9, 2011 HIGHLIGHT: Singers screaming and jumping into the audience. Guitarists...

Laser Printers, Paper Cutters and Shortwave Radios: In The Studio With Comanchero

by Benjamin Ricci | Dec 12, 2011 | Music Production

Band Name: Comanchero Album Name: The Undeserved Recording Studios: CDIA Studios, Riverview Studios - Waltham, MA Record Label: Horse Fuel Records...

Live Review: Ryan Adams in Boston

by Candace McDuffie | Dec 9, 2011 | Concerts & Festivals, Reviews

Where: Boston, MA (Orpheum Theater) When: December 8, 2011 A part of me wishes I could have seen Ryan Adams live at the very start of his epic career as the crass, snot-nosed performer who always...

Performer’s Quick Intro To Recording Software

by David Pier | Dec 9, 2011 | Industry News

Admittedly, it can be a struggle to stay up-to-date on the current state of affairs in the DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) market. As I write this, my Pro Tools...

MANUFACTURER PROFILE: GuitarFetish.com

by Garrett Frierson | Dec 9, 2011 | Best Electric Guitars, Best Guitar Picks, Effects Pedals, & Accessories

The Cure for GAS (Guitar Acquisition Syndrome) GuitarFetish.com (GFS) was started in 2004 by Jay Abend with the intention of making his custom gear available to guitar players around the world. "I...

GEAR REVIEW: Maxon RTO700 Tube Overdrive (w/Video)

by Chris Devine | Dec 9, 2011 | Best Guitar Picks, Effects Pedals, & Accessories

PROS: Great tube sound. Small package. Plenty of gain. Noise gate. True bypass switch. CONS: Proprietary power supply required (included). Changing tubes may be difficult. It's pretty common for...

GEAR REVIEW: MOOG Cluster Flux Analog FX Processor (w/Video)

by Chris Devine | Dec 9, 2011 | Best Guitar Picks, Effects Pedals, & Accessories, Best Music Keyboards & Synth Pads

PROS: Analog feel. Tap tempo. Great sounds. Tons of options. Very quiet. CONS: Too large for smaller pedal boards. Pricey for the average player. Moog's been making synths for decades, and entered...

Tips for Booking Your Band at 2012 Festivals

by Tara C Lacey | Dec 7, 2011 | Booking Gigs & Touring

It’s never too early to begin thinking about getting your band booked at a summer festival. Performer recently had a few experts weigh in on the...

Recording Tips: Using Digital Tools on Analog Tracks

by Dustin Lefholz | Dec 7, 2011 | Industry News

The choice to mix the analog warmth of tape with the editing/automation capabilities of Pro Tools will help to open up options when it comes to mixing, but will require a well laid out plan. If...

An Inside Look at United Record Pressing

by Brad Hardisty | Dec 2, 2011 | Industry News

Putting it on Wax Since 1949 United Record Pressing, LLC (URP) began in Nashville, Tennessee in 1949, when it was known by the name Southern Plastics. The first Beatles seven-inch records in America...

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