Gear Reviews
REVIEW: Prestige Guitars DC Coupe Deuce MB
If a player has a hankering for some of that classic Filtertron tone, there aren’t a lot of options out there. Add in a need/want of a Bigsby tremolo, and the field sharply narrows. Until now. Prestige’s new DC Coupe Deuce captures those great classic options in a...
Glossary of Common Insurance Terms for Musicians
As a responsible performing artist, you’ve made sure that your tour dates are booked, travel and lodging are taken care of and that you’re fully insured for that big gig. Right? No? Well, we’ve written quite a bit on the importance of entertainer insurance in previous...
Reivew: GuitarGrip Guitar Hangers
Displaying an instrument has a few options; a floor mounted guitar stand, which is usually inexpensive and easy, until someone stumbles and knocks it over, or a flood happens (seen it) and the instrument is now soaking in a puddle. Getting it off the floor is a great...
How To
Diane Warren’s 7 Secrets for Successful Songwriting
There’s no denying that making it in the music industry is hard. It’s harder than hard. But it’s not impossible. What if we told you that legendary songwriter Diane Warren – responsible for such classics as “If I Could Turn Back Time,” “Rhythm of the Night,” and “I...
How to Sell More Merchandise at Your Show
Selling merchandise at a show is probably one of the biggest sources of revenue that an artist has left today. It’s clear to anyone in the music industry that selling music has taken such a dramatic dive in sales that it’s almost a necessity to search and reach out...
How to Get Quality Album Artwork on a DIY Budget
If you’re not a studied designer, the thought of commissioning an album cover may be a little overwhelming (especially considering how strongly we've emphasized its importance!). Nobody freak out, though. Simply by reading this, you’ve already shown some enterprising...
Buying Guide
Eargasm Earplugs Review
Earplugs are a necessity for musicians, as well as people around loud, live music. The reason that cheapo DayGlo disposable versions always get lost or thrown out is, well, they’re cheap, and therefore they are usually MIA when needed. Getting into high-priced...
WATCH: Cameron Cooper SHREDS with Elixir Strings on exclusive new track
We asked our pal Cameron Cooper to write and record an original track using Elixir Strings - specifically the new Optiweb coated strings. He didn't disappoint, just listen to this!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JqXq92aygW4
Universal Audio Arrow Interface Review
Read our expert review of the Universal Audio Arrow Thunderbolt Interface and learn why we awarded it our Editor's Pick Award for May 2018. Another small-footprint interface? Now, before you roll your eyes, hear us out. This might be the best of the bunch – let me...
Industry News
5 Keys to Avoiding Insurance Claims on Tour
THE TOUR VAN CHECKLIST You’ve got the tour van all loaded up for that string of club dates, or perhaps that awesome summer festival gig your agent scored. Let’s go through the checklist. Instruments and amps? Check. Food and water? Check. Clean clothes? Check. Gas...
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[PHOTO GALLERY] Berklee College of Music Presents ‘Black Music Matters’
This past Thursday night marked a momentous occasion for Berklee College of Music; their annual Africana Studies Black Music Matters concert series turned 10. In 2007, it was launched to highlight the achievement of Black people in the world of music that has...
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[VINYL REVIEW] Curse of Lono – ‘Severed’
For our VINYL OF THE MONTH, we've selected the new Curse of Lono album, entitled Severed (out April 7, 2017 on Submarine Cat Records). Who would have thought the best indie roots-rock album of the year would come via Curse of Lono, a London-based collective who, with...