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HERE’S WHY WE AREN’T COVERING YOUR BAND About fifty times a day, I get asked, “How does my band...
MEET YOUR MAKER: U-Turn Audio (Turntables Made in the USA)
Performer Magazine goes behind-the-scenes with Ben Carter of Boston-based U-Turn Audio to discover...
Record Review: Alex Skolnick Trio
Alex Skolnick Trio Veritas Brooklyn, NY “Vintage small-combo jazz with a metallic undercurrent” Testament, Alex Skolnick’s main gig, shares musical ground with Slayer and Megadeth - a far cry from...
Record Review: Abacinate
Abacinate Genesis Keansburg, NJ “Abacinate (verb) - To blind with red hot metal” There’s something toxic in New Jersey’s water supply. Not only did it create Snooki, it also spawned...
Telekinesis & The Love Language
Odd Fellows Hall // Davis, CA // February 22 On an exceptionally freezing Tuesday night in California’s Central Valley, two of today’s most exciting indie rock groups guaranteed to heat things up....
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,...