I formed Mamas in Music (along with co-founder Mary Leay) to support and encourage other mums...
Benjamin Ricci
PreSonus Studio One 5.5 Update Delivers New Mastering Tools and More
PreSonus® has released Studio One® 5.5, a major update to its award-winning recording and...
How to Set Up a Killer Interactive Session With Your Fans
Livestreams were a lifesaver for musicians and fans alike during the pandemic, approximating the...
Glossary of Common Insurance Terms for Musicians
As a responsible performing artist, you’ve made sure that your tour dates are booked, travel and lodging are taken care of and that you’re fully insured for that big gig. Right? No? Well, we’ve...
Reivew: GuitarGrip Guitar Hangers
Displaying an instrument has a few options; a floor mounted guitar stand, which is usually inexpensive and easy, until someone stumbles and knocks it over, or a flood happens (seen it) and the...
REVIEW: Mackie MDB-USB Stereo Direct Box
I love products like the new Mackie MDB-USB DI box – they’re built to do one job, and they do that job well. End of story. Well, not quite. We do have a full review if you want to keep reading… The...
Travelcaster Deluxe Review
Performer takes a hands-on look at the Travelcaster Deluxe from Traveler Guitar. Do good things really come in small packages? Read on for more... Traveling with an instrument is difficult at best,...
Enter to win the New Mackie FreePlay LIVE Personal PA
We're looking for one lucky artist to win and demo the new FreePlay LIVE from Mackie. FreePlay LIVE is the ultra-portable, personal PA of your dreams. With tons of power, crystal clear sound, and up...
Review: Graph Tech Tusq Guitar Picks
It’s hard to believe that the standard guitar pick has evolved just as much as guitars and amps, but even the little things make big differences. Graph Tech has found an interesting way to change...
Grammy-nominee Kenyon Dixon Releases New Single “Drippin’”
“Less of a sound, more of a feeling; this record is just that. The summer feels you’ve been waiting for, layered with infectious guitar, sensuous chords, and layered vocals for some serious bedroom...
IK Multimedia’s UNO Synth now shipping
IK Multimedia's first hardware synthesizer, UNO Synth, is now available. Designed for everyone interested in rich, true analog sound, this monophonic synth offers a wide sound palette and easy...
REVIEW: Graph Tech Ratio Tuners
Locking tuners seem like a no brainer when it comes to any guitar with a tremolo; ease of re-stringing and positive hold on strings prevents any slippage that results in being out of tune. Graph...
Ehrlund EHR-H Microphone Review
When it comes to live vocals, condenser mics are really starting to make their presence known. It’s a simple design and gives a lot more sensitivity and dynamics. Swedish manufacturer Ehrlund has...