Gear Reviews
Absence of Ocean Demos The Galaxy Audio GPS-8
Our recent gear test winners, Absence of Ocean, have been hard at work these past few weeks testing out the Galaxy Audio GPS-8 personal monitor PA. While we await their final review, we wanted to share a look back at some of their videos as they integrated the gear...
The Difference Between Liability Insurance and Property Insurance for Musicians
We’ve run a number of articles in the past about insurance coverage for working musicians. Mainly these have dealt with avoiding insurance claims while performing live on tour or at other live events, and how to assess insurance policy needs for your band. READ: 5...
Moog Introduces The Subsequent 37
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fS8syO7u0fY In the spirit of continuous improvement, the award-winning Sub 37 Paraphonic Analog Synthesizer has been discontinued from production to make way for a new standard: the SUBSEQUENT 37. Implementing the upgraded sonic...
How To
How to Keep Tabs on Your Record Label’s Books
IF YOU’RE SIGNED TO A LABEL, THE MONEY YOU EARN FROM RECORD SALES doesn’t flow directly from your supporters to your pocket like it did in the early days. A majority of your income now flows from your fans to an online or brick and mortar store, through your label,...
Show Review: Antwon in Boston
Where: Brighton Music Hall When: September 28, 2013 Channeling the vibe of the late great Notorious B.I.G. with a little bit of a modern flare, Antwon’s quicksilver flow is quite impressive. His show at Brighton Music Hall this past Saturday was more like an...
Make Money on YouTube with ONErpm
There's a saying in the startup world by founder Marc Barros of Contour Cameras: "The best product does not always win, the product everyone knows about does." I often repeat this when I speak at music business gatherings because I think it's so analogous to our...
Buying Guide
Ultimate Ears Pro Reference Remastered Review
We take on the Ultimate Ears Pro Reference Remastered In-Ear Studio Monitors as part of our latest in-studio review. When we were first approached to review the Pro Reference Remastered in-ear studio monitors (man, what a mouthful) from Ultimate Ears, we were a bit...
Vertex Effects Dynamic Distortion Pedal Review
There is a plethora of pedals out there based off of classics like Tube Screamers and Fuzz Faces, and it’s easy to go down the rabbit hole searching for one that differs just enough while maintaining the reasons they still endure. Vertex nailed it with their...
PageFlip Firefly Review
Tablets and smartphones have become important accessories for musicians – like using them with a variety of apps, for on stage notes. If it’s a simple chord or a full score all written out, it can be a real tool. However, finding a free hand to swipe and turn a page...
Industry News
PREVIEW: 26th Annual High Sierra Music Festival
WHAT: 26th Annual High Sierra Music Festival WHEN: June 30-July 3, 2016 WHERE: Plumas-Sierra County Fairgrounds - Quincy, CA The 26th Annual High Sierra Music Festival lineup includes Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Thievery Corporation,...
The May Issue Is Out, Featuring The Two Tens
This month Performer Magazine presents another in a long line of spectacular issues, featuring the super badassery of The Two Tens on the cover. ALSO INSIDE: interviews with Richard Patrick of FILTER, Bloc Party and Kool Stuff Katie. PLUS learn about monetizing your...
Enter to Win a Mackie Reach Professional PA System
Attention performers! We've got our grubby little paws on the new REACH Professional PA System from our friends at MACKIE (read our review here). And we want to give YOU a chance to test it out on the road! What's the catch, you ask? If you win, all we ask is that you...