Gear Reviews
7 Tips For Boosting Social Media Engagement for Musicians
As a musician, you probably already use social media to promote your songs, invite people to your gigs, and grab the attention of new fans. But, are you satisfied with your performance on social media? Does it help you sell more tickets to your concerts or gain more...
IK Multimedia unveils AXE I/O premium audio interface with unique advanced guitar tone shaping
IK Multimedia proudly announces AXE I/O™. This high-end audio interface and controller is now available, and delivers premium sound and innovative features designed for guitarists seeking the perfect way to record with world-class tone and professional techniques. The...
Marketing Your Streams with Feature.fm
Music streaming has changed the landscape of the music business greatly for consumers, labels, and for artists too. Obviously, for consumers it’s an amazing way to have the world’s music at their fingertips, in their pockets, accessible from basically anywhere in the...
How To
Photo Gallery: Deleasa Live in Boston
Singer/songwriter Mike Deleasa played an intimate set earlier today at The Middle East in Cambridge. In front of a modest all ages crowd, the New Jersey native indulged us with his relaxed croon and sharply drawn indie-pop wonder. Openers included Spill Canvas...
Performer’s Best Photos from Fun Fun Fun Fest 2014
Performer's Ralph Arvesen was down in Austin, TX November 7-9, 2014 to photograph Fun Fun Fun Fest 2014, and here are just some of the amazing shots he was able to capture. Enjoy!
Ditch the CD and go USB: Tips for DIY Physical/Digital Hybrid Releases
Let’s face it, the game done changed: Nobody expects to pay for music anymore, and if you want people to buy your stuff, you better offer more. So unless you’re content with just your mom and Uncle...
Buying Guide
PreSonus Studio One 4 Review
Back in August 2015, we reviewed PreSonus’s Studio One 3. Since that time our review team has used it as a go-to platform for some of our other review items, from studio mics and preamps to DAW plug-ins, with no issues. Now, PreSonus has rolled out Studio One 4, and...
5 Tips for U.S. Musicians Applying for U.K. Visas
International artists are finding it increasingly difficult to secure visas to perform in the UK, but as immigration expert Anne Morris explains, there are ways to improve prospects of making a successful application to the British Home Office. The reality is, visas...
Enter to Win Electro-Voice ZLX BT Speakers
We're looking for a killer band or solo artist to win and test out the Electro-Voice ZLX BT speakers. Need big sound for your live rig or rehearsal space? Learn more and enter below. Electro-Voice's ZLX line is the worldwide best-selling portable PA speaker, with...
Industry News
Simmons Introduces SD550 Mesh-Head Electronic Drum Kit
Following up on the success of its breakthrough SD2000 mesh-head electronic drum kit, Simmons has introduced the SD550 full-sized, five-piece, mesh-head electronic drum kit. Advanced, tension-able mesh pads with variable attack response technology enable expressive...
Blue Microphones Announces ‘Free For All’ Sale
Starting September 1, Blue launches ‘Free For All’ sale; for a limited time customers can buy a Hummingbird, enCORE 100i, enCORE 100 or enCORE 200 microphone and get a second microphone of the same model for free. Hummingbird is a small-diaphragm condenser microphone...
The Difference Between Liability Insurance and Property Insurance for Musicians
We’ve run a number of articles in the past about insurance coverage for working musicians. Mainly these have dealt with avoiding insurance claims while performing live on tour or at other live events, and how to assess insurance policy needs for your band. READ: 5...