Gear Reviews
![WATCH NOW: WYO’s unique light show and their signature sound with Elixir Strings [Pt3]](http://performermag.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Screen-Shot-2019-05-21-at-12.26.49-PM.png)
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...
![WATCH NOW: WYO prepares to record their new LP with Elixir Strings [Pt2]](http://performermag.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Screen-Shot-2019-05-17-at-3.43.26-PM.png)
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...
![WATCH NOW: WYO hits the stage and studio with Elixir acoustic strings [Pt1]](http://performermag.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/IMG_0027.jpeg)
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...
How To
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,...
Hey, Artists. Guess What? You’re Role Models Whether You Like it or Not.
Understanding Musicians’ Roles as Influencers in Today’s Culture I live, eat, and breathe music. For decades, that’s been the case. Music has long been a constant companion, one that’s seen me through countless experiences, both good and bad. In elementary school, I...
Buying Guide
Enter to Win a Simmons SD600 Electronic Drum Set!
We're looking for two dynamic drummers to demo these awesome new SD600 electronic kits from Simmons. Got what it takes to take your sound to the next level? Enter below... Designed for the drummer who wants a rock-solid electronic drum kit for practice,...
Taylor 614ce Acoustic Review
The traditional method of acoustic guitar making uses a pattern of braces on the sound board in an “X” design, called (you guessed it) X bracing. Taylor Guitars have always found new ways to turn tradition into innovation, and at the 2018 NAMM show, showcased their...
ZYLIA ZM-1 Microphone Review
Bands have made room recordings since the beginning of…well, recording. However, so many good recordings could have been better, with a better mix, or even the possibility of fixing that one flub if you could just separate the parts. Zylia has come up with an...
Industry News
The New February/March Issue is Out Now
Performer Magazine releases its latest issue, featuring a cover story on Django Django (new album, Marble Skies, out now!) INSIDE you'll find info on recording drums, mixing with headphones and studio monitors, plus more on the future of digital royalites. Read the...
Announcing the ‘Shure Signal Path’ Podcast Series
Shure today announced its new podcast series, “Shure Signal Path.” Shure will host members of the music industry community on the bi-weekly podcast—ranging from engineers who work behind the scenes to the musicians we love—to share their stories and shed light on the...
Focusrite offers free AudioThing software and 50% discount
Focusrite has unveiled a new offer for its Plug-in Collective community from February 8th to March 29th, 2018. The availability of free AudioThing software Valve Exciter, Valve Filter and SR-88 coincides with a 50% discount off AudioThing’s other plug-ins and sample...