On June 29, 2022, a declaration was filed in federal district court in New York confirming that...
Benjamin Ricci
How to Make Music Together in an Age of Rising Costs
To many of us, music making is something fundamental. We sing, we play, and more often than not,...
5 Rules for Modern Songwriters to Get Noticed
Secure More Licensing Opps Anyone in the music business will tell you that teaching songwriting is...
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...
Microphone Basics for Streaming Audio
Welcome to the first in a multi-part series that will focus on microphone basics and capturing sound both for streaming platforms as well as podcasting, co-presented by Performer Magazine and...