Gear Reviews
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...
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,...
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Ladies of Boston Rock! Live Review and Gallery
This past Thursday at Boston's Brighton Music Hall, some of the most talented local female musicians banded together to show the city what they're truly made of. From the very start of the evening, DJ Leah V relished in her role of musical curator. Orchids were...
5 Crowdfunding Rewards Proven to Work for Indie Musicians
A version of this article originally appeared on Sonicbids.com - republished here with permission. You're an artist, you need money, and you want to attempt to generate those funds via an engaging crowdfunding campaign. That's all well and good, but as soon as you've...
Papa Roach Live in Boston: Interview and Photo Gallery
With their 8th studio album F.E.A.R (Face Everything and Rise) due out next week, Papa Roach should be a proverbial ball of nerves. But on this particular rainy afternoon in the back of a tour bus stationed in front of Boston's House of Blues, drummer Tony Palermo...
Buying Guide
Yamaha FG-TA TransAcoustic Dreadnought Review
Read our Yamaha FG-TA TransAcoustic Dreadnought thoughts and review below. The dreadnought shape has the sound that most people think of when acoustic guitars are mentioned. Yamaha is no stranger to this design and sound, however they’ve added a special addition to...
Tone.A.Cane Copper Guitar REVIEW
With few exceptions, the standard construction of electric guitars utilizes wood. Every now and then designers and creators come up with new materials, and new methods of construction, from hi-tech resins to composites. Tone.A.Cane has taken an old material, copper,...
RAT Tail Distortion and Vcable Reviews
RapcoHorizon Vcable Review Simply plug in an instrument, and this extra volume control is easily accessible right on your cable. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PEuKF9cRh98 There are plenty of applications of one of these. There are some acoustic guitars that,...
Industry News
Nick Ray has been selected for a Mackie Home Studio Makeover!
New Orleans singer/songwriter Nick Ray been selected as the winner in our recent Mackie Home Studio Makeover. Over the course of the winter, Nick will be putting his new Mackie recording gear through its paces to track a new, exclusive song for us to premiere - and...
Insurance Matters: What Happens When a Claim is Filed Against You as a Performer
With the help of our friends at K&K Insurance, we’ve put together a number of helpful insurance resources for today’s performing musicians, including the following: The Difference Between Liability Insurance and Property Insurance for Musicians 5 Ways to Mitigate...
Audio-Technica Publishes New Video Tracing the Making of Its Flagship AT5047 Cardioid Condenser Microphone
Audio-Technica, a leading innovator in transducer technology for over 50 years, continues its ongoing activities surrounding the introduction of its acclaimed AT5047 Cardioid Condenser Microphone, including a new making-of video and a series of rollout events around...