Gear Reviews
REVIEW: Amp Hook by The Wishbone Workshop
Placing a microphone in front of a speaker should be a simple task. But sometimes the actual logistics, as well as the fact that singers and drummers seem to get the better working mic stands at gigs and sessions, leave guitarists with a mic draped over an amp -- with...
A Beginner’s Guide to Musical Instrument Insurance
If you’re a working musician, you can’t afford to lose your instrument. Unfortunately, instrument theft does occur. Instruments can also be damaged. When this happens, raising the funds to buy a replacement in time for your next gig can be difficult. That’s why all...
VIDEO: Cameron Cooper SHREDS on Elixir Optiweb Strings
Our friend Cameron Cooper SHREDS with his new Optiweb coated strings from Elixir Strings. Watch the full video below and stay tuned for an exclusive track premiere soon on our site. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbMOV-dN_Vs
How To
How to Tour as a DIY Solo Artist
Just after the New Year, I packed a guitar, a suitcase, merch, and my six-foot-two frame into a white Nissan Versa to begin touring for my new record From Your Bones. Being a solo traveler comes with its ups and downs. The ups: full control of the stereo, falling in...
Sharon Van Etten Offers Touring Advice for Indie Artists
For Sharon Van Etten, life on the road extends beyond cramped tour accommodations and small clubs. Her story reflects years of traveling away and back from home, a singer whose vagabond spirit has been buffeted by caring and cruel winds alike. The arc begins as a high...
Near-Death Van Crash Leads Screaming Females to Record Killer Live LP
Screaming Females Recount the Road to “Live at the Hideout” On their way to recording Live at the Hideout, Screaming Females lost control of their van. As they slid backwards down the frozen Interstate, they locked eyes with another driver, headed their way. In a...
Buying Guide
Alesis M1 Active MK3 Review
The new M1 Active MK3 powered studio monitors from Alesis prove to be one of the best bargains in the business. Read our expert review below for our reasons why. https://youtu.be/qi_F766wl7o Build and Design Quality Lifting the new Alesis M1 Active MK3 monitors out of...
Elixir Strings Expands its Electric Line With New Extended Range Strings
Elixir Strings, the leading innovator in coated guitar string technology, has expanded its lineup of electric guitar strings to include nine new sets for extended range guitars. In addition, two new POLYWEB Coated Electric String sets plus 20 new electric singles are...
TAYLOR GUITARS DEBUTS BREAKTHROUGH V-CLASS BRACING
Taylor Guitars is excited to unveil a groundbreaking innovation in acoustic guitar design: the all new V-Class bracing system, a powerful sonic “engine” developed by master guitar designer Andy Powers. The new bracing system marks an important advancement beyond...
Industry News
REVIEW & STREAM: L’Orange & Mr. Lif ‘The Life & Death Of Scenery’
L'Orange & Mr. Lif The Life & Death Of Scenery (Adult Swim and Mello Music Group) The Life & Death of Scenery by L'Orange & Mr. Lif Boston’s Boom Bap torchbearer Mr. Lif melds minds with Carolina sample-smith L’Orange to spin more of his signature...
Quick Recap: Kaytranada Captures Endless Euphoria at Boston’s Paradise Rock Club
Kaytranada's musical winning streak is as inevitable as it is satisfying; his captivating combination of synth washes and soulful beats has made him audibly irresistible. His debut album, 99.9%, was released in May and erased any preconceived notions that an...
Audio-Technica Offers Rebates on Select System 10 Digital Wireless Systems
Audio-Technica, a leading innovator in transducer technology for over 50 years, announces $25.00, $50.00 and $100.00 rebate offers on select System 10 Digital Wireless Systems, including Camera-Mount, Stompbox and System 10 PRO Rack-Mount (single- and dual-channel)...