Gear Reviews
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...
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...
How To
How Contests Are Killing Your Band’s Career
And Why Bullshit Prizes Make You Lose Out On Real Opportunities... Not a week goes by where I am not inundated with breathless posts and emails from bands and artists spamming me with requests to help them win some contest or another. It’s gotten to the point where I...
Photo Gallery and Review: Tyler The Creator Live in Boston
Whether he's touring with his crew or doing a solo performance, Tyler The Creator knows how to put on one hell of a show. Billing Boston's House of Blues this past Friday as the only scheduled performer before hitting New York's Govenors Ball, Tyler managed to enchant...
PHOTO GALLERY: Leedz Edutainment Presents Sage Francis
Where: Middle East Downstairs - Cambridge, MA When: May 31, 2014 Highlight: Vulnerable philosophizing from hip-hop's Slavoj Žižek Bedecked in a flowing Strange Famous Records flag, and a lopsided toupee, Sage Francis pummeled the Middle East with an ebullient return...
Buying Guide
PRODUCT TESTERS WANTED! Win Elixir Optiweb Coated Strings for your ENTIRE BAND
Tired of constantly changing gross, grungy strings on tour? We want to hook up YOUR BAND with Elixir Optiweb coated strings, and have you tell the whole world why they're the best choice for gigging musicians. We think that Elixir is making, hands-down, the best...
DPA Microphones d:vice Review
Performer Magazine reviews the d:vice Digital Audio Interface, d:vote 4099 Instrument Microphone and d:fine Headset Microphone Making things smaller is easy; making them more functional at the same time is a challenge. DPA Microphones has designed and produced some...
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...
Industry News
The Six Best Podcasts For Musicians
Because being a musician consists of a lot more skills other than just playing your instrument, here are a few podcasts to get you to the next level or at least out of writer’s block. SONG EXPLODER The Song Exploder podcast has captivated musicians and non-musicians...
How To Achieve Crowdfunding Success as an Indie Musician
Learn How To Ensure Crowdfunding Success as an Indie Musician And How to Sustain Your Career Without a Label The Internet is the single greatest thing to ever happen to the music industry - but also the worst. On one hand, we are able to connect with people all over...
How 21st Century Musicians Are Becoming the CEOs of Their Own Careers
Or, How to Be Your Own Frank Ocean When historians look back at this era in the music industry, they will characterize it as a Great Awakening — a time when artists discovered that their options were unlimited. Sure, it’s also the Dawn of the Digital Age, and much ink...