BOOK REVIEW: Inspire The Music: 50 Years of Roland History by Kim Bjorn If you’ve got a synth nerd...
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GEAR NEWS: New MusicNomad Fret Leveler – Leveling L-Beam Now Available
This just in from our friends at Music Nomad: Leveling your frets and fingerboard has never been...
REVIEW: DPA 4055 Kick Drum Microphone
We were delighted when the recently released DPA 4055 Kick Drum Microphone showed up for review...
BACKHOUSE : Asbury Park Rockers on Surviving 2020 as a Band
BACKHOUSE is an energetic new rock band from the New Jersey area, who we recently worked with on a cool video project for Electro-Voice (so if you haven’t checked those out yet, head to our YouTube...
Is Your Band Ready for Entertainer Insurance?
With the world of touring and live gigs at a standstill for the past few months, you may be forgiven for not giving your stage show much thought lately. That said, now might be the best time to...
COVER STORY: Ben Kweller on the Making of His New LP
Ben Kweller needs no introduction…but he deserves one, so here goes. The mop-topped indie kid who broke onto the scene with Radish two decades ago is now, without question, one of the best pop...
Thurston Moore Opens Up About New LP and Surprise Project
Really good art is often shaped by the time in which it’s created while also reflecting on how the world it exists in is changing, and if you’re lucky, shaping the discussion of the moment itself....
Using Gratefulness to Reframe Your Definition of Success
A few months ago, my life’s work was finally realized. One random weekday afternoon just driving down the road -- out of nowhere I realized… holy shit, I’m successful. Just like that. A life...
5 Ways to Build Your Fanbase Before Your Next Release
As hard as it is to write a hit song, sometimes it feels like the hardest part is getting people to know it’s out there. https://player.vimeo.com/video/453276817 There are so many options to promote...
NEW SYNTH ANNOUNCEMENT! KORG’s opsix Altered FM Synthesizer
The new opsix Altered FM Synthesizer from KORG amplifies the legendary and expansive sound of real six-operator FM synthesis with 16-step note and motion sequencing, 32 notes of polyphony, triple...
13 Ways Musicians Can Maximize Earning Potential During the Pandemic
Making ends meet as an independent musician has always been a grind. Throw a pandemic into the mix, and you have no choice but to get creative about earning money online however you can. It’s a lot...
Focusrite & Shure announce Production bundles
Production bundles for singer-songwriters, podcasters, and drummers, from audio industry leaders, Shure and Focusrite Titans of music technology, Shure and Focusrite, have partnered up to offer...
Are You Ready To Seek Investors For Your Music?
As an independent artist, how do I know if I'm ready to seek investment? While not all entrepreneurs are artists, all artists are entrepreneurs. More specifically, an emerging artist’s career is...