Gear Reviews
Taylor 810e DLX Review
Performer goes hands-on with the gorgeous Taylor 810e DLX acoustic guitar in its latest review. Taylor’s well known for their expertly-designed, top-shelf quality and amazingly fantastic sound. Their new 810e models certainly cement all that history. It’s of the...
Focusrite launch new Clarett USB range
Focusrite has introduced a new range of USB audio interfaces – laying down the challenge to interfaces twice the price. The Clarett USB range features specially designed high performance, low-noise (-128dB EIN) mic pres with a low distortion, ultra-linear design that...
FLASHBACK: Vintage 1959 Fender Esquire
FLASHBACK: 1959 Fender Esquire Once upon a time, in a land called Rock & Roll, a man known as Leo Fender developed his first solid-body electric guitar, the prototype for which was completed in the fall of 1949. He would call it the Fender Esquire. The design was...
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Photo Gallery and Show Review: KRS-One Live in Boston
The sweaty downstairs hallow of the Middle East Club warmly welcomed KRS-One and his messianic message with sold out love. Calling it “hip-hop perfection,” the Blastmaster noted three reasons for what made this night special: concert promoter Leedz graciously met...
The War On Drugs Live in Boston
The War on Drugs have always possessed a certain level of freewheeling buoyancy. Their 2008 debut, Wagonwheel Blues, showcased vigorous scope and envious enthusiasm that saturated the record from beginning to end. Follow up efforts Future Weather and Slave Ambient...
Taking Back Sunday/The Used Live in Boston
Those in attendance for last night's epic showcase at the House of Blues went into it with an alliance to one band already made. Members of the audience were either choosing to relive their emotionally lopsided high school days (Taking Back Sunday) or vocally unleash...
Buying Guide
Steinberg Launches Cubase Pro 9.5
Steinberg today announced the immediate availability of the 9.5 updates to the Pro, Artist and Elements editions of Cubase. Earlier than anticipated, Steinberg is releasing this year’s update now in November, seizing the opportunity to introduce the additions to...
Fuzzrocious LunaReclipse Pedal Review
Stacking gain pedals together is nothing new, but balancing it all out can be tough. Fuzzrocious has found a way with their LunaReclipse pedal, which brings the best out of whatever dirt box a player is already using. There are two controls, a volume control and a...
[VIDEO PSA] The Howling Tongues & Elixir OPTIWEB Coated Guitar Strings Pt. 4
We recently asked Nick Magliochetti (aka the Mayor of ToneTown) from one of our favorite bands, The Howling Tongues, to test out the new OPTIWEB coated strings from Elixir. Nick has dropped his final video, a PSA that explains why YOU should pick up a set of these...
Industry News
Deftones Bring Haunting Melodies, Sheer Passion to Boston’s Blue Hills Bank Pavilion
Not many hard rock vocalists can emulate the stark nature of Chino Moreno's vocal prowess: it manages to saturate the haunting, quieter moments on songs while maintaining its' grit and enviable range. Even when he effectively reigns in his grandiosity, it's the...
STUDIO TEST FINAL REPORT: Three Real-World Studios Demo the Sterling MX5 Studio Monitors
We put the Sterling MX5 Studio Monitors to work in three different recording studio environments. Here are the results... Back in April, we put out a call for entries to win brand new pairs of the criminally-underrated Sterling MX5 studio monitors. We’ve been enjoying...
The August issue is out now, featuring Tobacco!
Performer Magazine releases its August 2016 issue, featuring a cover story on Tobacco and his new LP, Sweatbox Dynasty. This month Performer Magazine drops another jam-packed issue, featuring the ever-enigmatic Tobacco on the cover. INSIDE you'll find tips for...