Gear Reviews
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...
PRODUCT TESTERS WANTED! Win Elixir Optiweb Coated Strings for your ENTIRE BAND
Tired of constantly changing gross, grungy strings on tour? We want to hook up YOUR BAND with Elixir Optiweb coated strings, and have you tell the whole world why they're the best choice for gigging musicians. We think that Elixir is making, hands-down, the best...
DPA Microphones d:vice Review
Performer Magazine reviews the d:vice Digital Audio Interface, d:vote 4099 Instrument Microphone and d:fine Headset Microphone Making things smaller is easy; making them more functional at the same time is a challenge. DPA Microphones has designed and produced some...
How To
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
VIDEO: Drum Mic Comparison with Sterling Microphones
Randy Garcia delivers the final installment of his video series, chronicling some behind-the-scenes demos of Sterling Microphones we sent him to check out: namely the ST 169 tube mic and the ST155 large-diaphragm condenser mic. In this video, he compares the three in...
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...
Blue Raspberry USB Microphone Review
Blue Microphones brings the quality found in their higher end mics to the iOS/USB platform with their new Raspberry USB condenser studio microphone. Read our review below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=50DjeYsg8u4 For starters, it doesn’t take up...
Industry News
Why Your Band Should Purchase Liability Insurance Ahead of Time
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 why you should think about purchasing liability insurance before you hit the road. And stick around to see a special smash...
How to Press and Sell Vinyl On-Demand as an Indie Band
Prepare for the Next Wave of the Vinyl Revolution with QRATES: Or, How to Design, Press and Sell Vinyl On-Demand You love vinyl. Your fans love vinyl. You want to offer your music on vinyl. But how do you press vinyl and get started in the process? That’s where the...
The Musician’s Guide to Crowdfunding: How to Get Money for Your Next Music Project
How to Get Started with Crowdfunding as a Musician, and how to Ensure Your Crowdfunding Campaign is a Success. How do you make a music project happen? Good question. The romantic in me wants to say that it’s all about, passion, inspiration, hard work and...