Gear Reviews
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...
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[VIDEO] Nick Ray goes behind-the-scenes with Mackie Onyx Interface and Big Knob
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Are Streaming Services Killing Artists?
The technological innovations of the past fifteen-plus years have irrevocably changed the way we consume and experience recorded music. Arguably, the most drastic change is that music is no longer confined to the trappings of a physical format. Free from LP's,...
Show Review and Photo Gallery: Chromeo Live in Boston
Chromeo had no problem bringing the funk to a nearly sold out audience at Boston's House of Blues this past Wednesday. The Canadian duo are anticipating the release of their fourth studio album, White Women, which is due out May 12th. With cameos from Solange, Toro y...
Who’s Accountable When Bands Bail on Crowdfunding Promises?
Crowdfunding is a relatively new process, but it's simple; an artist puts out the request for fans to pre-pay for their next project in an effort to fund the aforementioned project. It's been done for not just music but movies and even inventions. To contributors it's...
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[VIDEO] Unboxing the Simmons SD2000 Electronic Drum Kit
One of our Simmons SD2000 gear testers, Richard Thomas, has unpacked his new kit and provided an in-depth tour of the new gear in his latest video. Check out everything that comes with this amazing set!
VIDEO: Sterling Microphones Voiceover 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...
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[REVIEW] Guitar Thrones Spiked Strap Locks
Guitar strap locks are pretty much a necessity. You've spent a lot of money on an instrument, and you don't want it to get damaged. And of course, the embarrassment of your guitar coming off on stage is just something we all want to avoid. Guitar Thrones has...
Industry News
Independent Labels Eye New Business Models in the Digital Era
Cutting deals in the music industry used to be a straightforward affair. Like a cookie cutter, one deal usually looked just like the next and all of the key players — artists, managers, record labels, agents and distributors – knew their places. And for an...
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...