Oak House chats with Performer Magazine about their new LP, Hot or Mood, the Air Between...
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Fredenstein Magic Mic Pre Review
Performer Magazine reviews the Fredenstein Magic Eye 500-Series Mic Preamp. Does it deserve a...
RECORDS THAT CHANGED MY LIFE with Junior Astronomers
Terrence Richard from Junior Astronomers shares the records that shaped his early days as a...
Live Review: Noise Pop 2011
Noise Pop festival was held in San Francisco for the 19th time from February 22-27. The roster of artists ranged from The Urinals and Yo La Tengo, bands that have been around for 20 years or more to...
Live Review: Mason Jennings
Brighton Music Hall // Allston, MA // February 12 Minnesotan Mason Jennings released his first album to critical acclaim in 1997. He has put out nine more since, including a live recording released...
Live Review: Deerhoof
The Middle East // Cambridge, MA // February 3 Deerhoof’s set began with a roll of tape; a series of cables being strapped to the floor and pedals arranged in their habitual order. A completely...
Live Review: Boston’s Alternative and Acoustic Showcase
The Middle East // Cambridge, MA // February 19 It was only appropriate that such an eclectic mix of artists from the Boston area congregated at The Middle East. The city’s most well-known venue...
Audio Damage Profile and Phosphor Review
There the world is replete with companies making “utility” plug-ins, emulating hardware to give digital mixing a more old-school feel. Audio Damage is not one of them. Audio Damage makes effects and...
Live Review: Broken Social Scene
The Buckhead Theatre // Atlanta, GA // February 10 On the first stop of a ten-date tour, Kevin Drew told two stories. One credited drummer Justin Peroff because Peroff had food poisoning that day,...
Live Review: Balkans
Star Bar // Atlanta, GA // February 24 Balkans have written what is their best song to date in “Edita V.” The music is quick, intricate, and abrasive. The song’s chorus, however, is a catchy,...
Live Review: Baby Baby, Cusses & Today The Moon, Tomorrow The Sun
The Drunken Unicorn // Atlanta, GA // February 12 At 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 12th, a very slow trickle of music fans filtered into The Drunken Unicorn. Three bands were slated to...
IK Multimedia’s iRig Mic Now Shipping Around The World
March 2011, Modena, Italy - IK Multimedia is proud to announce that iRig Mic, the first handheld quality condenser microphone for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad, is now shipping. iRig Mic is ideal for...
Live Review: Portugal. The Man at SXSW
"We can make it through the war if we make it through the night," the words of Portugal. The Man could definitely sum up the experience of South by Southwest. The conference is a flurry of events...