Gear Reviews
Is Bitcoin the Future of Music Purchasing or Just Hype?
I’m assuming you’ve heard of Bitcoin by now. For those who haven’t heard, here’s a quick primer. Bitcoin is one of many cryptocurrencies; others like Ether, Litecoin, and DASH, are the most well-known of over 1100 actively traded coins on exchanges like Coinbase and...
Download Our FREE Insurance Guide for Musicians
Looking to go out on tour? Don't hit the road without the right coverage. Performer Magazine and K&K Insurance present a FREE GUIDE to help you navigate the world of entertainment insurance. Click here or on the cover below to download NOW! INSIDE: --5 Things Your...
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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...
How To
Switchcam: Your Band’s Automated Social Media Guru
A Conversation with Brett Welch, Founder and CEO Your band is killer, and your live show is hot. You know this because you can see your fans whipping out their phones taking pictures and videos. But what happens to those posted pictures and videos? What if you could...
How to Make Money on YouTube with Audiam
An Interview with CEO & Founder Jeff Price There’s a music site with 30-35 billion “spins” of music a month. It has over a billion users each month, 40% of those listen on mobile, and 80% of them are outside of the U.S. It’s not Spotify, or Pandora, iTunes, or any...
The Kin live in Cambridge, MA
"2014's 'pop/folk act to watch' brings 'Get On It' tour to TT’s." New York City based trio The Kin made an early show at TT The Bear’s place before the weekly “Heroes” dance – the night had the energy of a sold out show at 11pm. Coming off a 20-date opening slot for...
Buying Guide
Studiologic Numa Compact 2 Review
Performer Magazine delves deep with the Studiologic Numa Compact 2 Stage Piano in its latest expert review. When we put out our Synth Issue last year, one of the biggest surprises was a schoolbus-yellow beast called the Sledge, courtesy of Studiologic. It easily...
MY FAVORITE AXE with KRON
WHAT ON EARTH IS THIS? The KRON mothership Eurorack modular synthesizer – a Mortal Kombat safari house horror synth. YEAR OF MANUFACTURE? Age unknown, estimated over 9000 [years old]. WHAT IT MEANS TO YOU We have no other way to express ourselves. This is our...
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[VIDEO] The Howling Tongues & Elixir OPTIWEB Coated Guitar Strings Pt. 3
We recently asked Nick Magliochetti from one of our favorite bands, The Howling Tongues, to test out the new OPTIWEB coated strings from Elixir. Nick will be dropping videos each week, talking about the strings and showing them off in action. And stayed tuned, we just...
Industry News
K&K Insurance Presents: Quick Tips For Musicians
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 saving some cash when it comes to certificates of insurance. And stick around to see a special smash surprise at the end :)...
Jane’s Addiction Remain Timeless on ‘Ritual’ Anniversary Tour
The kind of rock and roll Jane's Addiction served up this past Tuesday at Boston's Blue Hills Bank Pavilion was the music that they've always dished out over the span of their 30 year career: pulsating, sexy, wryly brilliant, deliciously exuberant. Though...
Winners announced in Audio-Technica AT2010 Condenser Microphone Giveaway!
Performer is pleased to announce the two winners in our recent Audio-Technica AT2010 Condenser Microphone giveaway! First up is Boston-area singer/songwriter Munk Duane, who'll be testing out the AT2010 live on the road throughout New England this summer. And winner...