Gear Reviews
Neunaber Iconoclast Speaker Emulator Review
Going direct and getting a realistic speaker sound used to mean either using a plug-in that ate up CPU power and used banks of parameters, or a DI box-like feature that would still need a ton of processing. The new Neunaber Iconoclast Speaker Emulator has combined the...
Top 4 Must-Have Effects Pedals Under $200
Tony Schreiber, co-founder of Pedal Genie, gives his top picks for the coolest pedals you didn't know you needed. Don't be afraid to try anything, regardless of brand, looks or price. You never know what's going to make your rig sing or surprise you with something...
DiGiGrid D Desktop Interface Review
The DiGiGrid D Cube Desktop Interface provides an interesting, compact solution that can be used in unique combinations both on-stage and in the studio. A lot of DAW hardware can be physically intimidating, especially units with over-the-top “if you’re not an...
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Benjamin Gibbard Live in Boston
Benjamin Gibbard isn’t just a singer . He is a gifted songwriter with the ability to lyrically paint concepts of love, loss, regret, and transcendence in vibrant and evocative hues. He is a poignant storyteller who has perfected the pervasive ache narrative. He is a...
Gary Clark Jr. live in Boston!
There is something to be said for the stylistic integrity of Gary Clark Jr. Undeniably, the man is a monster: his debut full-length, Blak and Blu, contains riffs that are lumbering and dangerous, chord progressions that are confrontationally laid back, and vocal...
Perfume Genius live in Boston
WHEN: OCTOBER 7, 2012 WHERE: JOHNNY D'S UPTOWN RESTAURANT AND MUSIC CLUB The aura surrounding Perfume Genius when he performs is mystifying. At times, it is beautifully mesmerizing and spare. At others, it is pretty yet saturated with doomy sentiments. His latest...
Buying Guide
Gruv Gear GigBlade Sliver Review
Check out the Gruv Gear GigBlade Sliver Gig Bag, and see if we think it's road-worthy. Protection for instruments in gig bags usually means big and bulky padding, which kind of defeats the reasoning of a gig bag. Gruv Gear’s latest offering, The GigBlade Sliver, is...
Electro-Harmonix Canyon Review
The Electro-Harmonix Canyon Delay Pedal is a trip, with tons of musical options at your fingertips. It’s hard to get excited for another single button, mono delay pedal. There are a TON of delay pedals that are slightly larger, yet do so much more than just delay....
The Best Bass Distortion Pedals of All Time
Looking for that little something extra for your band? Wanting a bigger sound? It sounds like it's time to step up your bass tone! With such a wide array of effects on the market, finding the right sound can be daunting. Below, we've broken down the features and uses...
Industry News
My Brightest Diamond Live in Boston
My Brightest Diamond WHERE: 160 Berklee (Boston, MA) WHEN: March 17, 2016 There are multiple intimacies at a My Brightest Diamond concert. There's the setting, often in seated auditoriums or museum spaces that afford interactions with even the faintest onstage...
ShowSlinger: The Next Killer App For Booking & Touring
ShowSlinger Takes Aim at a Better Live Music Experience There are plenty of apps that notify fans when their favorite artist is playing a show in town, and ones that display favorite venues and live music calendars, and even some cool apps just for artists to manage...
Focusrite Announces New Red 4Pre Interface
Focusrite is proud to announce the launch of Red 4Pre – the pinnacle of Focusrite’s interface range. The 58-in/64-out Red 4Pre combines four of Focusrite’s specially-developed digitally-controlled mic preamps, plus high-headroom instrument inputs, with dual...