Gear Reviews
Taylor GS Mini-e Bass Review
Proving that great things come in small packages, we take a closer look at the Taylor GS Mini-e Bass in our latest review. Acoustic basses can be large and ungainly, but to produce decent enough low end, it typically needs to be big. Taylor’s figured out how to get...
Cloudlifter Zi Review
Read Performer Magazine's hands-on review of the Cloudlifter Zi DI and Mic Activator from Cloud Microphones The great thing about recording to a DAW is simplicity, but at times getting a good tone from the start gets overlooked, and means relying on plug-ins to fix...
MY FAVORITE AXE: Epiphone Masterbilt AJ-45ME
Gary Blanchard has been performing and writing songs since 1966. He offers uplifting songs that explore themes of hope, love, peace, and nature. His latest CD, Be the Change, was released in April 2017. MAKE & MODEL Epiphone Masterbilt AJ-45ME WHAT IT MEANS TO YOU...
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Deer Tick & The Hold Steady Live Photo Gallery
Deer Tick and The Hold Steady performed live in Boston this past weekend at the House of Blues. Below are some of our choice photos from the evening, courtesy of Performer's own Matty Paster. Enjoy! DEER TICK THE HOLD STEADY
The suit brought by Greg Ginn against the members of Flag has been settled
Just got this message from our friends at SST Records: "The suit brought by SST Records and Greg Ginn against the members of Flag, which was filed in August 2013, has been settled, in an agreement signed by Greg Ginn, SST Records, and former Black Flag members Henry...
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...
Buying Guide
Sheptone Tribute Humbucker Review
Performer takes a hands-on look at the Sheptone Tribute Humbuckers in our latest review. New pickups can breathe fresh life into any guitar, and there are a lot of choices out there. But Sheptone just made it easier if you’re looking for that classic PAF tone. We were...
Hotone XTOMP Mini Review
There are tons of programmable pieces of guitar gear -- most are big and bulky, or have interfaces that even NASA would have an issue with understanding. Hotone’s new XTOMP Mini brings great tonal options, without a lot of programing nonsense....
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...
Industry News
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...
Rainer Maria live in Philadelphia
Performer caught up with Rainer Maria live at Johnny Brenda's in Philadelphia on August 11, 2015 At the end of a tautly played hour, Rainer Maria exited a sold out Johnny Brenda's. Someone yelled out, "play some more, please!" Maybe it was the tone, maybe it was the...
Enter to Win One of Six New Mitchell Electric Guitars
We're looking for six dynamic musicians to demo these cool new electric guitars and basses from Mitchell Guitars. Got what it takes? Enter below... In case you missed it, Mitchell Guitars recently unveiled its brand-new line of electric guitars and basses. And now YOU...