Gear Reviews
Fu-Tone Brass Block for Floyd Rose Tremolos
(AKA, The Guitar Mod Chronicles: Part II) Back in May of 2018 we gave an old Strat some new life; shielded the electronics compartment with copper tape (big difference), Sheptone Pickups (YUGE improvement), new nut, all new pots and switch, and a proper setup by our...
D&A Gigstand & Icestand REVIEWS
Guitar stands that are functional and portable are usually things that don’t go together. Tubular stands offer support, but don’t collapse well enough for storage, between the gig and the practice space. They also usually come apart, meaning parts are bound to get...
WATCH: The final behind-the-scenes look at WYO’s new LP
It's WYO's world, we're just living in it. We shipped a supply of coated strings from Elixir Strings to the boys in WYO as they prepared to record their sophomore album ‘Changes’ — we also had the band shoot a behind-the-scenes documentary as they tracked the...
How To
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...
Understanding Artist Management Agreements, Part 2: How Long Should the Contract Last?
This article was originally published at Sonicbids.com - it has been re-posted here with permission. In the first installment of our three-part series on the artist/manager relationship, we talked about managers' duties to their clients and what falls within that...
The Working Musician’s Perspective: Do Drugs Really Aid The Creative Process?
Since I am an artist, perhaps that’s why Performer Magazine asked if I would write a few words concerning the positive side of drugs. After all, nobody is going to ask an athlete, a politician or a soccer mom that question. It’s up to us artists to be the pioneers,...
Buying Guide
QSC CP8 Review
Let’s face it – those 20-year-old speakers in your band’s rehearsal space are in need of an upgrade. It’s sad really, you should be ashamed. So, if you find yourself in the market for some new powered speakers, we think we’ve got just the thing. We were recently sent...
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WATCH NOW: WYO hits the stage and studio with Elixir acoustic strings [Pt1]
It's WYO's world, we're just living in it. https://youtu.be/Z9Qb77TR4j8 We recently shipped cinematic indie band WYO a supply of coated acoustic strings from Elixir Strings and in Part II of their behind-the-scenes docu-series, we take a peek behind the curtain as the...
FLASHBACK: Vintage ’66 Mosrite “Ventures” Guitar
Today we are showcasing this really cool 1966 Mosrite “The Ventures Model.” The Mosrite of California Guitar Company was founded in 1956 by Semie and Andy Moseley. They started building custom guitars one at a time in garages, sheds and any place they could fit their...
Industry News
The California Consortium of Song Presents: Playhouse Sessions II
Where: : Santa Monica Playhouse - Santa Monica, CA When: May 11, 2018 As the sun set over the glorious golden shore of the Pacific ocean, The California Consortium of Song flowed into motion. As the gaze of amber rays gave way to night on the west side, eager fans...
Win a “Home Studio Makeover” From IK Multimedia
We're looking for one lucky artist to get a complete home studio makeover featuring TWO brand-new products from IK Multimedia. Can your home studio or mobile recording setup use an overhaul? Well, we've got just the thing! Our friends at IK Multimedia are gonna hook...
LIVE REVIEW: Hawthorne Heights Leave Inhibitions Behind At Boston’s Brighton Music Hall
Hawthorne Heights' debut album, The Silence In Black and White, was released 14 years ago and served as the prototype for alternative records that also came out during that era. It was infused with tumultuous melodies, dizzying buildups, and roaring vocals that...