Gear Reviews
REVIEW: Revv Amplification G4 Pedal
Finding a high gain distortion pedal that acts and sounds like an amp is difficult; most sit on what could be called juvenile, for the younger player who hasn’t figured out the balance between gain, volume and tone. Revv took their high gain Generator series amps, and...
REVIEW: PreSonus Atom Controller
Studio One has become our go-to DAW, so it’s great to see PreSonus continue their hardware output to supplement the software side of things. We got our first hands-on look at the new Atom Controller at NAMM, and were pretty impressed with its build quality and...
REVIEW: Orbit Concepts Jetpack Remix Backpack
Even though gear has gotten smaller over the years, hauling all the necessary stuff to gigs can be a pain. Try cramming everything in a backpack, and everything gets lost, and taking a milkcrate of gear on a bus or plane, good luck with that! Orbit Concepts have...
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Bush Live at Boston’s House of Blues
At Chicago's Riviera Theatre February 13, 2015 The boys of Bush never basked so brightly than last night at House of Blues. Frontman Gavin Rossdale marveled at the band’s seemingly immortal reverie that has managed to span two decades. Their debut album, 1994’s...
PHOTO GALLERY: Sleater-Kinney Live in Boston
Sleater-Kinney House of Blues, Boston/MA February 22, 2015 Pounding through over 20 songs, the punkish trio of Corin Tucker (vocals, guitar), Carrie Brownstein (guitar, vocals), and Janet Weiss (drums) proved that Sleater-Kinney must not be forgotten. Their return,...
Theophilus London Live in Boston
Theophilus London doesn’t need to do much to command an audience when he performs—his discography speaks for itself. The Trinidadian born artist released Vibes this past November, and his sophomore effort showcased his predisposition for brooding rhythms, pummeling...
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WATCH NOW: WYO’s unique light show and their signature sound with Elixir Strings [Pt3]
It's WYO's world, we're just living in it. https://youtu.be/H9S-MRTuWro Watch as we follow the band behind-the-scenes over the next few weeks leading up to the record’s release on May 31st and the world premiere on performermag.com. Find WYO on Spotify Pre-order the...
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WATCH NOW: WYO prepares to record their new LP with Elixir Strings [Pt2]
It's WYO's world, we're just living in it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_JmvKf0TeM Watch as we follow the band behind-the-scenes over the next few weeks leading up to the record’s release on May 31st and the world premiere on performermag.com. Find WYO on Spotify...
GEAR TEST: Electro-Voice ZLX-BT PA Speakers
[Editor’s note – we recently held a giveaway promotion with the good folks at Electro-Voice to put these new ZLX-BT speakers in the hands of a working musician. We ended up selecting Michael Flynn, who shot a series of demo videos using the speakers on our YouTube...
Industry News
Common Exclusions From Entertainer Insurance Policies
OK, let’s address the elephant in the room. Insurance isn’t the coolest topic to discuss when it comes to your career. We get it. We’re sure you’re much more interested in articles on gear, recording techniques, business advice and so on. But, as a responsible...
PHOTO GALLERY: Kid Koala Brings Vinyl Vaudeville Tour To Boston
Kid Koala, the esteemed DJ, producer and award-winning graphic novelist, has transformed his storytelling proclivities into some of the most memorable shows the world has ever seen. This past Saturday (May 19th), his infamous Vinyl Vaudeville tour made a stop at The...
A Beginner’s Guide to Musical Instrument Insurance
If you’re a working musician, you can’t afford to lose your instrument. Unfortunately, instrument theft does occur. Instruments can also be damaged. When this happens, raising the funds to buy a replacement in time for your next gig can be difficult. That’s why all...