Gear Reviews
How to Shop for Entertainer Insurance
We know a lot of you might be headed out on a spring or summer tour soon, and you’ve already gone through the checklist. Van’s in working order? Check. All the gear fits? Check. We’ve got hotels/accommodations booked? Done and done. Forgetting something? If you’re...
Exploring the UK’s Brexit Landscape for Musicians
courtesy of Tim Reckmann, used under a Creative Commons license The songwriter, artist and multi-instrumentalist Brian Christinzio, who performs as BC Camplight, based his excellent 2018 release Deportation Blues on his own experiences of the United Kingdom’s arcane,...
REVIEW: Klos Carbon Fiber Acoustic/Electric Travel Guitar
Travel guitars often come up short; small versions of full size guitars, with compromised tone and playability. Traditional construction also fails to deliver when subjected to different environments, as well as overall durability. Klos (pronounced close) Guitars...
How To
Understanding Artist Management Agreements: What Does (and Doesn’t) a Manager Do?
This article originally appeared on Sonicbids.com - it has been republished here with permission. The artist management agreement is the deal that you, the artist, enter into with a personal manager or management company. Not only is it an important agreement, but...
5 Not-So-Obvious Revenue Tips For Musicians (UPDATED)
You've probably seen many lists outlining revenue opportunities. Here's a little twist on not just learning what they are, but also how to utilize them. We present: 5 Not-So-Obvious Revenue Tips For Musicians MASTER/SYNC LICENSES By far, this should be the most...
PHOTO GALLERY: Reverend Horton Heat Live in Boston
On January 20th, 2015, Performer caught a blazing set at Royale in Boston featuring Reverend Horton Heat on the Baddest of the Bad Tour, with special guests Dale Watson and Rosie Flores.
Buying Guide
Enter our MASSIVE Mitchell Guitars Giveaway!
We're looking for 12 awesome axe-slingers to win, demo and record with new guitars from the Mitchell Guitars lineup. Got what it takes? Enter below... With a full range of instruments to choose from, there's bound to be one that fits your style. And we're...
3 Tips For Getting Great Sounds From Your Analog Synth
THE NEW GOLDEN AGE OF ANALOG SYNTHESIS Analog synths have undergone a radical resurgence in the last 7 or 8 years. Companies like Moog and Korg are now re-issuing and updating their former flagship models, or innovating once more with brand new iterations of the form....
KORG “Nano” MIDI Controllers
When KORG said they were going to send us a “little” something to check out for the mag, they weren’t kidding. Here we have the new lineup of “nano” devices for your mobile recording rigs. First up is the nanoKEY2, which is an ultra-compact MIDI controller with a...
Industry News
The New December/January Issue is Out Now
Performer Magazine releases its latest issue, featuring a cover story on The Selecter (new album, Daylight, out now!) INSIDE you'll find info on Bitcoin's impact on the industry, setting up the ideal home studio and how to choose the right pressing plant for your...
Download Our FREE Insurance Guide for Musicians
Looking to go out on tour? Don't hit the road without the right coverage. Performer Magazine and K&K Insurance present a FREE GUIDE to help you navigate the world of entertainment insurance. Click here or on the cover below to download NOW! INSIDE: --5 Things Your...
Download Our FREE Guide to Setting up the Ideal Home Studio
Looking to get a new home studio up and running, or even make your existing home recording space sound better? Performer Magazine and Yamaha present a FREE GUIDE to help you set up the ideal home recording studio. Click here or on the cover below to download NOW!...