Gear Reviews
A Beginner’s Guide to Musical Instrument Insurance
If you’re a working musician, you can’t afford to lose your instrument. Unfortunately, instrument theft does occur. Instruments can also be damaged. When this happens, raising the funds to buy a replacement in time for your next gig can be difficult. That’s why all...
VIDEO: Cameron Cooper SHREDS on Elixir Optiweb Strings
Our friend Cameron Cooper SHREDS with his new Optiweb coated strings from Elixir Strings. Watch the full video below and stay tuned for an exclusive track premiere soon on our site. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbMOV-dN_Vs
REVIEW: Elektron Analog Drive Pedal
Digital’s great for effects that really need to do math, like choruses, reverbs, delays and filters. Digital distortions, though, haven’t really caught on in pedals with a lot of players, because the benefit of the ability to recall sounds didn’t even out to the...
How To
PledgeMusic Responds: “Who’s Accountable When Bands Bail on Crowdfunding Promises?”
Editor's note: the following is an unedited response from PledgeMusic Founder and President Benji Rogers to a post we recently made entitled “Who’s Accountable When Bands Bail on Crowdfunding Promises?” We recently read Chris Devine’s post about his experience with...
PHOTO GALLERY: letlive and Architects live in Worcester
Architects and letlive. (with Glass Cloud and I the Mighty) Worcester, MA The Palladium Upstairs - May 3rd, 2014 The Palladium upstairs in Worcester, MA was in for a night of metal-core and a post hardcore assault as Architects, letlive., Glass Cloud and I The Mighty...
Are Streaming Services Killing Artists?
The technological innovations of the past fifteen-plus years have irrevocably changed the way we consume and experience recorded music. Arguably, the most drastic change is that music is no longer confined to the trappings of a physical format. Free from LP's,...
Buying Guide
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...
Yamaha SessionCake SC-01 REVIEW
There are so many ways to do personal (headphone) practicing, but getting a band to practice in a headphone environment is problematic at best. Yamaha has hooked us up with their unique SessionCake unit that aims to solve this....
Industry News
Moogfest Announces Protest Stage in Response to HB2/Travel Ban
Once again, we are stunned by discriminatory politics in our beloved home of North Carolina and across the U.S. Last March, North Carolina state legislature passed House Bill 2, a law that enables discrimination across gender, sexual orientation, and class....
If I Were a DIY Artist Today, This is How I’d Spend My Money
First, you’ve got to figure out some source(s) of money. Since this likely means your own pocket(s) to start, you need to work out a band agreement. It doesn’t have to be complex, but should cover basic stuff like: what’s the band name, who owns it, who owns the...
The Jan/Feb Issue is Out, Featuring The Regrettes
Performer Magazine releases its January/February 2017 issue, featuring a cover story on The Regrettes and their new LP, Feel Your Feelings Fool! INSIDE you'll find tips for investing in your band's career, how to mix gigs from your iPad and how to partner with local...