Gear Reviews
Yamaha CP73 Review
Were you one of the many who wanted a more "pro" Reface series? Well, the new Yamaha CP73 might just scratch that itch. When the original Reface line was introduced a few years back, we had some reservations. Not about the quality of the keyboards, in fact we were...
Erica Synths Black Double Bass Eurorack Module Review
We’re big into synthesis, so when new modules come out in the Eurorack community, we can’t help but wipe the drool from our computer keyboards. The good folks over at Eric Synths in Latvia recently sent us their Black Double Bass Module to test out. So, we racked it...
Prestige Troubadour RS REVIEW
How does the one-pickup beauty stack up to its peers? Read our expert review on the new Prestige Troubadour RS guitar below... So, getting a modern single cut electric opens up some choices; go “authentic” and have the same version as everyone else, or go boutique,...
How To
3 Tips For Composers To Boost Your Networking Skills
The methods of finding work are constantly changing, and the type of music that sells is changing even faster. So Performer Magazine has decided to present "3 Tips For Composers To Boost Your Networking Skills." No matter how long your music career lasts, the...
Quick Recap: Juicy J at Boston’s House of Blues
Broken ankle be damned; Juicy J’s physical impairment (one which requires him to wear a boot) just wasn’t a legitimate reason for the legendary emcee not to hit the road to promote his latest album, THC: The Hustle Continues. To a brazenly blazed Boston crowd, Juicy J...
Behind The Scenes with Xtra Mile Recordings
Dani Cotter Takes Performer Behind The Scenes with Xtra Mile Recordings, Home of Frank Turner and Against Me! INTRO/TEAM & BACKGROUND We are Xtra Mile Recordings - an independent record label based in London, releasing records all over the world. We’re a team of...
Buying Guide
TC Electronic June-60 Pedal Review
Does the TC Electronic June-60 Chorus Pedal deliver on its vintage-inspired promises? Read our full review below... If you’re an old fart like me and grew up with the sounds of the Roland Juno line (Juno 6, 60 and 106), then those glorious yellow/orange buttons on the...
IK Multimedia UNO Drum REVIEW
Back when we tested the original UNO Synth, we immediately started jonesing for a drum machine to complement it. And to our surprise, IK delivered the news to us that the UNO Drum was on the way. So, naturally we had them send us a unit to test out, and let’s get...
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 bright future for the acoustic guitar manufacturer, as Powers has been the...
Industry News
Stream the FREE Elixir Strings New Music Sampler Vol. 2
Stream our FREE playlist, featuring our most recent Elixir Strings "artists of the month" as they drop some exclusive music recorded with Elixir coated guitar strings. Over the past few months, we've been bringing you behind-the-scenes videos from Buffalo Killers,...
Enter to win a Mackie DL32S Mixer
We're looking for one lucky artist to win and demo the new Mackie DL32S Mixer. The new Mackie DL32S delivers proven mixing power with legendary Onyx+ mic preamps in an all-new stage-friendly design made to withstand real-world abuse. Get mixing quickly with built-in...
PHOTO GALLERY: Toro Y Moi Stuns at Boston’s Royale
This past Friday night proved to be a remarkable one for synth-pop staple Toro Y Moi. His most recent release, last year's Boo Boo, combined the genres of funk, chillwave and R&B for a cutting-edge and fully realized project. "Mirage" served as the album's sultry...