Gear Reviews
REVIEW: ART TubeMix 5-Channel Mixer
The 5-channel TubeMix from ART is a pretty handy device that would serve a small home studio well, especially if you are dealing with a number of synths or drum machines that you want to have running through one device to share a set of monitor outputs. The cool thing...
MY FAVORITE AXE: Sarah Longfield
BACKGROUND I started playing guitar at 12 years old, and began pursuing it seriously upon graduating high school. Since then I’ve been lucky enough to tour multiple countries, and in my spare time I make YouTube videos. MAKE & MODEL 2013 custom painted...
Guitarists Wanted! Take the Elixir Strings Endurance Challenge
Grubby, corroded strings are disgusting and kill your tone. That's why we're looking for two dynamic guitarists to take the Elixir Endurance Challenge! We’ll hook you up with a box of Elixir Coated Guitar Strings (acoustic or electric, depending on the player) to take...
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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...
7 Reasons Why Your Band’s PR Campaign Didn’t Work
I've already discussed the not-always-obvious signs your PR campaign worked, and how its success is not measured in clips or record sales, but in conversations, buzz, social media growth, name recognition, a press kit, and further development. A PR campaign is...
Buying Guide
JoeCo Cello Audio Interface Review
With two combo 1/4”/XLR connections meant for microphones, each input on the JoeCo Cello Audio Interface also as a selection of options, with classic push analog feel pushbuttons; phantom power, a 20dB pad, a high pass filter, and phase control. There is a dedicated...
Furch Guitars Adds Zebrawood Models to Its Blue Series
Furch Guitars (Furch), one of the world's leading manufacturers of premium quality guitars, is introducing two new models. Featuring zebrano back and sides, the two new solid all-woods guitars will complement the Blue Series. Zebrawood is an exotic...
REVIEW: Mackie CR Earbuds & MC Studio Headphones
Mackie’s been a huge player in the prod audio world for 30 years, and now they’ve unveiled a new lineup of in-ears and studio headphones for today’s musicians. How do they fare? Mackie’s CR-series buds start things off with a sleek and very small form. They use a...
Industry News
Enter To Win Cloudlifter Products from Cloud Microphones
We're looking for two artists to become our trusted product testers, to win and demonstrate the features of the Cloudlifter range of products from Cloud Microphones. Does your band want the best possible audio output from your low-output dynamic and ribbon...
Choon: The Next-Generation Music Streamer for a Crypto World
No matter what your feelings are concerning music streaming vs. music purchasing, one thing is clear: music streaming is growing as a consumer product. It may or may not be good for music rightsholders and songwriters, but it sure is a killer product for music...
Music Promotion on Facebook – Is It Worth It?
What's the best way to promote your music on social media? And is Facebook, as a platform, a worthy advertising vehicle for your next music video? Let's explore... For brands, Facebook is arguably one of the best advertising platforms available -- with the ability to...