Gear Reviews
With Create Music Group, Data is the Name of the Game
You can gain traction — even some success — all by yourself as an independent artist. We’ve seen many examples of this, whether it’s the perfect playlist add that results in thousands of new followers/listeners and millions of streams, or even the right placement on a...
REVIEW: TC Electronic TC2290-DT Digital Delay
TC Electronic TC2290-DT Desktop-Controlled Plug-in TC’s delay units were pretty much industry standard in the 1980s, not only in studios, but in live rigs for guitar players, as well. It’s a delay sound that while being digital, had a character to itself that was...
REVIEW: TC Electronic DVR-250DT
Plug-ins really made things easier overall – with fewer big boxes and racks to take up space. BUT, turning knobs and hardware offers up immediate (and satisfying) tactile results. TC found a way to be minimal, but still give the user fingertip functionality with their...
How To
The Best of Boston Calling
This past Memorial Day weekend, Boston Calling delivered a refreshing array of talent. From the legendary Pixies to self proclaimed rap royalty Run The Jewels to the theatrical former My Chemical Romance frontman Gerard Way, Boston's City Hall plaza gave way to some...
Graveyard Orbit Walks Us Through Preparations For The Austin Cassette Festival
[Editor’s note – this article was originally published at http://www.unrecorded.mu/features/cassette-club-june-edition. It has been republished here with permission of the author.] How do you bring a subculture off of the Internet and into real life? That’s the...
The UK Perspective on the Current Cassette Revival
Why On Earth Did I Start a Tape Label? Running a Cassette Tape Label in 2015 is like going to the school prom in a wheelchair. It’s nice that you went, people smile and pat your head, but nobody wants a photo with you. I am writing this while I sit at the Hackney...
Buying Guide
Get Featured on our Vinyl Sampler with Elixir Strings
Grubby, corroded strings are disgusting and kill your tone. That's why we're seeking dynamic artists to enter our Elixir Studio Face-Off for a chance to be featured on our upcoming VINYL release! Here's the deal: we're looking for four amazing artists to record...
Taylor Guitars 317E Grand Pacific Acoustic Guitar Review
We’ve reviewed quite a few of Taylor acoustic guitars in the last 2+ years or so. All along the way we’ve raved about their overall quality. Their 317E features their new V class bracing, and it’s quite amazing to see a feature normally found on their more expensive...
Fluid Audio SRI-2 Interface Review
Small format interfaces are great, but the gain in desktop real estate sometimes means a loss in features or functionality, or porting over processing back to the DAW. Fluid Audio keeps things small, but maintains practical features with great sound in their new...
Industry News
noncomMUSIC Alliance – Strengthening Public Radio Music in a Streaming World
Some of you have had the chance to run a traditional commercial radio campaign and you’ll probably understand this more than most. While it’s thrilling to hear your song as the well-known DJ is saying your band’s name on the “real” radio station, the reality is that...
Mackie Announces Availability for New DL16S, DL32S Wireless Mixers, and More
Mackie today announces immediate in-store availability of the latest DL Series digital mixers, the 16-channel DL16S and 32-channel DL32S Wireless Digital Live Sound Mixers with Built-In Wi-Fi for Multi-Platform Control. Delivering the proven performance and intuitive...
The New October/November Issue is Out Now
Performer Magazine releases its latest issue, featuring a cover story on keys whiz Cory Henry. INSIDE you'll find info on co-writer splits, UK Visas for US artists, licensing Christmas music, e-Music and Blockchain, the nonComm Music Alliance, recording overhead...