Gear Reviews
Why Do Venues Require Bands to Have Liability Insurance?
We’ve written numerous articles on insurance for musicians, covering everything from basic terms and phrases, to specific details about liability coverage and policy requirements. We’ve also asked our readers to write in with any insurance-related questions they may...
How to Treat Your Band as a Brand
If you truly want to make a living in this industry, you need to ask yourself, "what am I selling?" Here's a hint: it's not music. Music is not your product. It can't be. Consumers simply won't pay for it—at least not like they used to. They want to stream it online....
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...
How To
6 Types of Artists Publicists Will Never Work With
[This article was originally published at Sonicbids.com. It has been re-published here with permission.] As a publicist with my own PR agency, I'm solicited daily by bands looking for PR services or for some advice/to be consulted about the wild, wonderful world of...
PHOTO GALLERY: Black Signal Live in Cincinnati
Black Signal May 9, 2015 Northside Tavern - Cincinnati, OH Headlining the Northside Tavern and fresh from their win as Best Electronic Act of 2014 at the Cincinnati Entertainment Awards, alt-electronic group Black Signal broadcast their own intriguing mix of...
PHOTO GALLERY: Jakübi live at Great Scott in Boston
Jakübi live at Great Scott (Allston, MA - 5.28.2015) Melbourne Australia's Jakübi visited Great Scott last week as part of their North American Holiday tour. This was their first headlining tour in the US, and it ends June 27th at Electric Forest in Rothbury, MI. They...
Buying Guide
REVIEW: Jack Caps Protective Covers
Sometimes an item come out, and it falls under the “huh?” category. It somehow feels like it fills some made up need, but then it comes to hit you that it’s not such a bad idea after all. Jack Caps came up with a unique way to protect cable ends, but they also solve...
REVIEW: Taylor Builder’s Edition 517e Grand Pacific
Taylor’ using some amazing ingredients on the new 517e Builder's Edition Grand Pacific dreadnaught; a sitka spruce top that’s been torrefied, which means the top wood has been really dried out to maximize its overall stability. Ever wonder why old acoustics sound so...
REVIEW: CruzTOOLS GrooveTech Guitar Player Tech Kit
Working on guitars can seem like looking into an abyss, if you’ve never gone past changing strings or changing pickup heights. Setting neck relief, string height, and intonation isn’t that hard, if you have the right tools. Inside the vinyl pouch are a set of string...
Industry News
Collaborators and Copyright – What You Don’t Know Could Cost You
“Help! my music was used in a production without my permission and I haven’t been paid for it!” “I hired a producer to complete my album and now they won’t give me the instrumentals because they claim to own them.” “My content was tagged as copyright infringement and...
GIK Acoustics Introduces the Impression Series Corner Bass Trap
Leading acoustic treatment manufacturer GIK Acoustics is launching a corner bass trap option as part of the popular Impression Series line of room treatments. The Impression Series turns a corner on low-frequency control. The NEW Impression Series Corner Bass...
SHURE DEBUTS HOLIDAY PROMOTIONS FOR POPULAR PRODUCTS
Shure has unveiled special holiday promotions for a variety of its popular products just in time for the holiday season. Whether you’re shopping for a seasoned musician, aspiring content creator, or simply looking for a new pair of headphones for yourself, Shure has...