With the recent re-launch of the Maestro brand from Gibson, we thought it would be fun to take a...
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DPA Releases its First-ever Kick Drum Microphone
DPA Microphones, the leading manufacturer of high-quality microphone solutions, unveils the 4055...
Warm Audio Adds Faithful Recreations of Two Classic Mics to Lineup
Warm Audio, best-selling manufacturer of classic-inspired professional recording products,...
SCOTUS, Copyright, Sex, and Beer
Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer, I do not play one on TV, but like Jay-Z, I know a little bit… You know you can’t mail yourself a recording of your song to get copyright protection, right? I mean,...
How to Shop for Entertainer Insurance
We know a lot of you might be headed out on a spring or summer tour soon, and you’ve already gone through the checklist. Van’s in working order? Check. All the gear fits? Check. We’ve got...
LAST CHANCE to register for ASCAP EXPO
Haven't registered for the EXPO yet? Here are some things you might have missed that may change your mind. Panelist Victoria Monét joined ET online to talk about her creative and personal...
Take the Avid Link Studio Challenge
Performer Magazine and AVID are seeking creative artists, songwriters and producers to demonstrate the amazing collaborative capabilities of Avid Link. That's right, we're looking for two...
VINYL OF THE MONTH: Ages and Ages
Ages and Ages Me You They We (Partisan Records) It’s no secret that we’re huge fans of the Portland-based indie rock collective known as Ages and Ages. Led by primary songwriter and...
The New April/May Issue is Out Now!
Performer Magazine releases its latest issue, featuring a cover story on pronoun. INSIDE you'll find info on Brexit for touring artists, SCOTUS' latest copyright rulings, tons of gear reviews,...
Taylor Guitars makes history with largest planting of Ebony trees in Congo Basin
Photo Credit: Chris Sorenson/Taylor Guitars Taylor Guitars, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of acoustic guitars, is excited to announce the successful planting of 1,500 West African ebony...
EXTENDED! ASCAP EXPO savings all weekend long
You've probably seen all the exciting EXPO panelists and performers that've rolled in this month - Wyclef Jean, Questlove, Portugal. The Man, Yuna, Nineteen85 - to name just a few from the last week...
Beginner’s Guide to an Effective Audio Mix
You just made some beautiful music - you may have also recorded a singer or rapper on it. Now, the only thing between the masterpiece you have created and your listeners is the mixing process. To be...
Exploring the UK’s Brexit Landscape for Musicians
courtesy of Tim Reckmann, used under a Creative Commons license The songwriter, artist and multi-instrumentalist Brian Christinzio, who performs as BC Camplight, based his excellent 2018 release...