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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PHOTO GALLERY: Ellie Goulding Live in Boston
Where: Agganis Arena – Boston, MA When: March 17, 2014 Highlight: A feast of dance-pop escapism. For Saint Patrick’s Day, Ellie Goulding mixed Boston a strong cocktail of heady folktronica and extra-dirty synthpop. The English singer/songwriter took the stage at the...
Open Mike Eagle + Milo (Hellfyre Club) Live Photo Gallery
Where: Middle East Upstairs - Cambridge, MA When: March 7, 2014 Highlight: Genre-twisting showcase of Art Rap. As the Middle East Club is equidistant from Harvard and MIT, the Cambridge venue played perfect host for the Art Rap luminaries of Hellfyre Club. Shepherded...
How the F@#% Does A Small Label Operate?
An Inside Look at Blood Drunk Records, Atlanta’s Rising Indie Label Blood Drunk Records is a label from Atlanta founded and owned by Brandon T. Pittman (pictured above). This interview’s purposes is to provide an inside look at how a small label owner makes decisions....
Buying Guide
VIDEO: Sterling Microphones Voiceover Comparison
One of our recent gear test winners, Randy Garcia from the band SmoochyFace, gives us a behind-the-scenes look at how the new Sterling Microphones stack up, quality-wise, in this comparison video. Check it out, and be sure to also check out the entire range of...
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[REVIEW] Guitar Thrones Spiked Strap Locks
Guitar strap locks are pretty much a necessity. You've spent a lot of money on an instrument, and you don't want it to get damaged. And of course, the embarrassment of your guitar coming off on stage is just something we all want to avoid. Guitar Thrones has...
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...
Industry News
The new issue is out, featuring Kishi Bashi!
Performer Magazine releases its September/October 2016 issue, featuring a cover story on Kishi Bashi and his new LP, Sonderlust. INSIDE you'll find tips for pressing vinyl on demand, the best fx pedals under $200 and advice on making the most out of your next...
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....