Gear Reviews
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...
Choon: The Next-Generation Music Streamer for a Crypto World
No matter what your feelings are concerning music streaming vs. music purchasing, one thing is clear: music streaming is growing as a consumer product. It may or may not be good for music rightsholders and songwriters, but it sure is a killer product for music...
Music Promotion on Facebook – Is It Worth It?
What's the best way to promote your music on social media? And is Facebook, as a platform, a worthy advertising vehicle for your next music video? Let's explore... For brands, Facebook is arguably one of the best advertising platforms available -- with the ability to...
How To
Boston Calling 2014 Photo Diary (Day One)
Performer was on hand this weekend to witness the amazing spectacle that is the Boston Calling Music Festival. The event, which now takes place twice annually, blasted through off-and-on rain to thrill the crowd gathered at City Hall Plaza in Boston. Day One featured...
PHOTO GALLERY: Crosses (†††) Live in Boston
Crosses (†††) with Death Valley High and Nostalghia Boston, MA - Paradise Rock Club May 13th, 2014 A side-project collaboration between Deftones frontman Chino Moreno, Far guitarist Shaun Lopez, and bassist Chuck Doom, Crosses packed the room on an early weeknight....
PledgeMusic Responds: “Who’s Accountable When Bands Bail on Crowdfunding Promises?”
Editor's note: the following is an unedited response from PledgeMusic Founder and President Benji Rogers to a post we recently made entitled “Who’s Accountable When Bands Bail on Crowdfunding Promises?” We recently read Chris Devine’s post about his experience with...
Buying Guide
VIDEO: Sterling Microphones Electric Guitar Comparison
One of our recent gear test winners, Randy Garcia from the band SmoochyFace, gives us a behind-the-scenes look at how the new Sterling Microphones stack up, quality-wise, in this comparison video. Check it out, and be sure to also check out the entire range of...
[VIDEO] Hands-On With the Simmons SD2000 Electronic Drum Kit
This kit rocks 🥁 I've really been digging the SD2000 so far, excited to dive into some of the more advance features and load in my own samples! Thanks @performermagazine & @playsimmons #drums #drumming #electronicdrums #drumkit #drummer #instadrums #drum #simmons...
Yamaha MX88 Review
Read Performer's review of the new Yamaha MX88 Music Synthesizer. If you want the a powerful (and realistic) sound engine, but don’t need all the bells and whistles of something like, say the MONTAGE series from Yamaha, the new MX88 might be just the thing for you....
Industry News
How to Successfully Book and Execute Your Own DIY Tour in 4 Simple Steps
STEP 1. PREPARING FOR BOOKING Get a handle on your social media presence. When it comes to booking your own DIY tour, you’ll be sending venues links to your music online, so it’s important to have a consistent brand and look on each of these sites. Make sure your...
VIDEO: How to Save Money on Liability Insurance
Our friends at K&K Insurance want to save you headaches, and more importantly, time and money, while out on tour. Here's a quick tip about saving some cash when it comes to purchasing liability insurance as a musician. And stick around to see a special smash...
Top 5 Songs to Land Music Licensing Deals with This Summer
Record These 5 Songs This Summer! A Tip Sheet for the Season’s Most Lucrative Music Licensing Deals From time to time, I like to give you a view into the world of someone who licenses music so you can better understand what we do, and better prepare to get your songs...