Audio-Technica announced today the release of its AT2020USB-X cardioid condenser USB microphone. A...
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Love You Later On Navigating TikTok and Creating a Visual Sound
Over the last decade, few places in the country have grown as fast or as much as Nashville....
Travis Shallow: Building a Real-World Connection Through Digital Barriers
Travis Shallow has been building a budding community of listeners with his down-home, relatable...
5 Tips to Boost Your Odds of Getting Sync Placements
Pro Advice from 411 Music Group CEO Kristen Agee Sync licensing has become a significant source of revenue in the music industry…and there are certain ‘tastemakers’ and reps who put your music into...
COVER STORY: TYCHO on His Home Studio & Creative Evolution on New LP
More than 15 years into his musical career leading the quasi-solo project Tycho, Scott Hansen is ready for another change. After completing the “trilogy” of records including 2011’s Dive, 2014’s...
Playlist Freedom with TuneMyMusic
Playlists are the thing. Playlists are the most important tool of the recorded music business today. That is undeniable. No amount of web advertising, email blasts, radio ads, or even social...
Why Do Venues Require Bands to Have Liability Insurance?
We’ve written numerous articles on insurance for musicians, covering everything from basic terms and phrases, to specific details about liability coverage and policy requirements. We’ve also asked...
How to Treat Your Band as a Brand
If you truly want to make a living in this industry, you need to ask yourself, "what am I selling?" Here's a hint: it's not music. Music is not your product. It can't be. Consumers simply won't pay...
Andy Powers Is Made Partner At Taylor Guitars
Taylor Guitars is pleased to announce that Master Guitar Designer Andy Powers is joining Taylor co-founders Bob Taylor and Kurt Listug as the third partner of the company. The move solidifies a...
With Create Music Group, Data is the Name of the Game
You can gain traction — even some success — all by yourself as an independent artist. We’ve seen many examples of this, whether it’s the perfect playlist add that results in thousands of new...
The New August/September Issue is Out Now!
Performer Magazine releases its latest issue, featuring a cover story on TYCHO. INSIDE you'll find info on sync placements, band insurance, pedalboard setup tips and much more... Read the issue in...
IK Multimedia UNO Drum Machine Video Review
New Orleans musician Nick Ray reviews the new UNO Drum Machine from IK Multimedia. Watch Nick's walkthrough and demo as he records a new track using the UNO Drum as part of his new production...
Enter to Win and Demo KRK ROKIT G4 Studio Monitors
We're looking for a dynamic home studio user to win brand-new ROKIT G4 Studio Monitors from KRK Can your monitor situation use an overhaul? Well, we've got just the thing! Our friends at KRK have...