Audio-Technica announced today the release of its AT2020USB-X cardioid condenser USB microphone. A...
Jason Peterson
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...
My Favorite Axe with Jack Gray
MAKE & MODEL Fender EOB (Ed O’Brien) Sustainer Stratocaster WHAT IT MEANS TO YOU This guitar is the newest addition to my family so I’m really pumped about it. I spend most of my days in...
WYO: Cinematic Indie Band Finds Inspiration in Isolation
We recently collaborated with the LA-via-Wyoming band WYO to produce and share some amazing behind-the-scenes videos as the band worked on their sophomore album, Changes, both in Los Angles and in...
Ages and Ages Takes Us Inside the Recording of Breathtaking New LP
No one can argue that passion for music is what drives the distinctive Portland-based Ages and Ages. While holding down full-time jobs, the brains behind the operation, Tim Perry and Rob Oberdorfer...
How Much Liability Insurance Does My Band Need?
We’ve spoken at length about liability insurance for live bands, especially touring bands and those performing at large outdoor events like festivals, fairs and the like. A while back we discussed,...
Focusrite launch Scarlett 3rd Generation range
Focusrite’s Scarlett range of USB interfaces has already helped make more records than any other in history, and with the 3rd Generation, you’ll sound better than ever. Featuring six...
Get Up Offa That Thing! Or: Why You Need a Pedalboard
When it comes to equipment, guitarists have the worst case of GAS (gear acquisition syndrome) of any musicians. They accumulate instruments, accessories, and most of all, fx pedals! Heck, a lot of...
Exclusive Premiere: Vegabonds “Colorado Evergreen”
We're excited to premiere the new track from the rootsy Vegabonds, "Colorado Evergreen." The band says of the track: “Colorado Evergreen” is an upbeat, groovy tune that embraces the mentality of...
Manila Killa Talks Tour Rehearsal and Soaking Up International Inspiration
At HARMAN’s Experience Center, Chris Gavino—better known as his stage name Manila Killa—and his lighting designer, Anthony Napolitano, rehearse for their upcoming tour. In a dark sound stage, the...
In Profile: Fusion Whiz Alan Hertz
Alan Hertz is one of the last disciples of jazz fusion - his drumming is similar to other great drum masters such as Billy Cobham and Tony Williams in that he plays with a complex and distinct...
10 Tips for Making it in Today’s Music Industry
Dear Indie Musician, You’re Not Going to Make It Well, there is ONE secret… It’s harsh, it’s brutal, but it’s also true. As an independent musician, you’re not going to “make it.” What do I mean by...