Gear Reviews
Universal Audio Arrow Interface Review
Read our expert review of the Universal Audio Arrow Thunderbolt Interface and learn why we awarded it our Editor's Pick Award for May 2018. Another small-footprint interface? Now, before you roll your eyes, hear us out. This might be the best of the bunch – let me...
VIDEO: MikelParis Explores the Bose S1 Pro Part II
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 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...
How To
Sasquatch! Festival 2014 Photo Recap
Sasquatch! rocked the Gorge in Washington state this past weekend, and we were on hand to photograph some amazing artists in all their glory. In order we have: Austra, Damien Jurado, Elbow, Hobosexual, John Grant, Jonathan Wilson, La Luz, Night Beats, Phosphorescent,...
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...
Buying Guide
Two Real-World Reviews of the Simmons SD2000 Electronic Drum Kit
[Editor’s note – this past fall we searched for two active drummers to test out and report back on the Simmons SD2000 Mesh-Head Electronic Drum Kit. Both testers put the kit through its paces, and produced a series of demo videos showing off the kit in action and...
MIC LOCKER CHALLENGE: Testing Sterling Microphones in The Studio
Let me start this whole thing off by saying: I never win anything on the internet. Sure, I apply for those alluring “win free gear” promotions from prominent distributors and manufacturers all the time, but I’ve never managed to fall into the winner’s bracket for...
How to Set up a Portable PA System
Welcome to the second 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 setting up your portable PA system for the first time, including...
Industry News
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[PHOTO GALLERY] Berklee College of Music Presents ‘Black Music Matters’
This past Thursday night marked a momentous occasion for Berklee College of Music; their annual Africana Studies Black Music Matters concert series turned 10. In 2007, it was launched to highlight the achievement of Black people in the world of music that has...
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[VINYL REVIEW] Curse of Lono – ‘Severed’
For our VINYL OF THE MONTH, we've selected the new Curse of Lono album, entitled Severed (out April 7, 2017 on Submarine Cat Records). Who would have thought the best indie roots-rock album of the year would come via Curse of Lono, a London-based collective who, with...
MOOGFEST REVEALS MUSIC LINEUP AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Today, Moogfest reveals its lineup of musical performers, led by Flying Lotus, Animal Collective, Gotye, Suzanne Ciani, Derrick May, 808 State, Simian Mobile Disco, Syrinx, Jessy Lanza, and Function. Building on the experimental format of previous years, Moogfest...