Gear Reviews
Music Promotion on Facebook – Is It Worth It?
What's the best way to promote your music on social media? And is Facebook, as a platform, a worthy advertising vehicle for your next music video? Let's explore... For brands, Facebook is arguably one of the best advertising platforms available -- with the ability to...
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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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...
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...
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[VIDEO] Hands-On With the Simmons SD2000 Electronic Drum Kit
This kit rocks 🥁 I've really been digging the SD2000 so far, excited to dive into some of the more advance features and load in my own samples! Thanks @performermagazine & @playsimmons #drums #drumming #electronicdrums #drumkit #drummer #instadrums #drum #simmons...
Yamaha MX88 Review
Read Performer's review of the new Yamaha MX88 Music Synthesizer. If you want the a powerful (and realistic) sound engine, but don’t need all the bells and whistles of something like, say the MONTAGE series from Yamaha, the new MX88 might be just the thing for you....
REVIEW: Fender Fighter 12” Powered PA Speaker
I’ll admit, Fender is probably not the first name I think of when it comes to PA gear. But in recent years, the venerable brand has been pushing further into both the consumer audio and pro audio markets to supplement its traditional guitar and amp businesses. And,...
Industry News
K&K Insurance Presents: Quick Tips For Musicians Part 3
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 obtaining some last-minute insurance that you may not have been prepared for. And stick around to see a special smash...
Enter to win a HYDRA Guitar Stand from D&A Guitar Gear
Performer Magazine is giving away a HYDRA guitar stand to one lucky winner! Wanna score one of these awesome 3-headed, 6-legged stands that's virtually impossible to knock down? Simple. Enter below by October 5, 2016 at 11:59pm Eastern time and we'll pick a winner....
Enter to Win a Shure KSM8 Dualdyne Dynamic Microphone
Performer Magazine is giving away TWO Shure KSM8 Dualdyne™ Dynamic Microphones, and we want to give YOU a chance to win one to test out on stage or in the studio! Winners will demo the mics for Performer Magazine, putting the KSM8 through its paces and posting weekly...