Gear Reviews
How to Mix Live Vocals: Pro Tips
Welcome to the fourth and final part of a series that will provide real-world advice about portable PA systems, co-presented by Yamaha and Performer Magazine. We’ve already addressed choosing the right portable PA system for your needs, setting up a portable PA system...
KORG TM-60 Review
Read our expert review of the Korg TM-60 Tuner/Metronome Two items any player should have on-hand at all times are a tuner and a metronome. Yes, there are apps that can fill these spots, but having a physical device ensures you’re practicing, and not getting...
VIDEO: A Closer Look at the Bose S1 Pro PA System
We recently got a hands-on look at the Bose S1 Pro at Winter NAMM, and were pretty impressed with the build quality, feature set, and smart controls it afforded to working musicians. So, we enlisted the help of filmmaker and musician MikelParis (touring keyboardist...
How To
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...
Say Anything Live in Boston
Last night, House of Blues was ransacked by Say Anything's first live performance with a full backing band in Boston in quite some time (the last time frontman Max Bemis came through, it was on his epic solo acoustic tour last December). Of course, Bemis and company...
PHOTO GALLERY: Mephiskapheles Live at Great Scott
It couldn't have been any more appropriate for a Friday the 13th night in early June for the playfully Satanic-themed ska/punk outfit Mephiskapheles to headline Great Scott in Allston, MA. The band announced that they are writing new material and played a few new...
Buying Guide
What is the Best Portable PA System For Your Band?
Welcome to the first in a four-part series that will provide real-world advice about portable PA systems, co-presented by Yamaha and Performer Magazine. In this installment, we’ll take a closer look at what makes up a portable PA system, what makes the best portable...
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...
Industry News
How to Prevent Stolen Gear on Tour
After their performances, indie-folk group Watching for Foxes don’t waste much time before tearing down their set, thanking the booker and collecting pay, and schlepping gear back to their large passenger van. After all, on some nights they might be driving several...
Winners Announced in Recent Mitchell Guitars Giveaway!
Performer Magazine and Mitchell Guitars recently opened up entries for guitarists to win SIX new guitars from Mitchell's recently unveiled line of electrics. Today we're excited to announce the winners, who will each be posting exciting videos featuring the new...
Winners Announced in Shure KSM8 Giveaway
Performer Magazine and Shure recently opened up entries to win the new KSM8 Dualdyne Dynamic Microphone - for stage and studio use. Today we're excited to announce the winners, who will each be posting exciting videos featuring the new mics, as well as final expert...