Gear Reviews
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
REVIEW: Elektron Analog Drive Pedal
Digital’s great for effects that really need to do math, like choruses, reverbs, delays and filters. Digital distortions, though, haven’t really caught on in pedals with a lot of players, because the benefit of the ability to recall sounds didn’t even out to the...
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Indianapolis Jones Live at The Goat Farm, Atlanta
Indianapolis Jones The Goat Farm - Atlanta, GA - May 2, 2014 "For the fan with an insatiable appetite for everything good" Atlanta-based psychedelic pop super-group Indianapolis Jones made their jaw-dropping debut with a show that felt like a stadium rock concert,...
Boston Calling 2014 Photo Diary (Day Three)
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 Three...
Boston Calling 2014 Photo Diary (Day Two)
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 Two featured...
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
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...