Gear Reviews
Trace Elliot ELF Review
Performer Magazine checks out the new Trace Elliot Elf Micro Bass Head in our latest hands-on review. Bass amps typically require a lot of power to move air in those low frequencies, and that usually means big components, which in turn means the amp is going to be...
MY FAVORITE AXE with Drew Walker of The Wild Now
The Wild Now is an Austin, TX based duo consisting of Taylor Baker and Drew Walker. The two met in 2013 at a Local Natives show at the city’s annual SXSW Music Festival. Combining Taylor’s dreamy, yet powerful vocals with Drew’s intricate guitar work, the duo...
VINTAGE GUITAR FLASHBACK: 1973 Gibson L-5S
In today's vintage guitar flashback, we are going to take a look at the Gibson L-5S. The example shown here is a 1973 model owned by Richard Gonzmart of the famed Columbia Restaurant Group in Tampa, FL. FIT AND FINISH Now most of you are probably familiar with the L-5...
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Engage Fans With Pinterest and Other Social Tools
Engaging with fans is crucial for an artist at any level. Today, maintaining an active connection with fans involves a strong online presence, especially on social media. As you are likely already aware, Facebook has recently made changes that have resulted in...
Highlights from Catalpa NYC
This summer, Randall's Island became the home of New York City's newest music festival. Launched by up-and-coming entertainment brand I Love Frisky, Catalpa took place on July 28 + 29, 2012 and brought together artists like Snoop Dogg (playing tracks off of...
All Good 2012: Top Picks
All Good 2012 Photo Gallery: 131 Images All Good has always been my favorite festival to attend as a patron. This year I was a little anxious, given the new location and the fact that the festival had booked itself for the very same weekend as Gathering of the Vibes....
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[REVIEW] Electro-Harmonix Blurst Pedal
Performer Magazine goes hands-on with the Electro-Harmonix Blurst Modulated Filter Pedal in our latest stompbox review. Electro-Harmonix has a history of making filter effects, and their Blurst pedal goes back to those days, with added modern functionality. The volume...
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[REVIEW] EarthQuaker Devices Space Spiral Pedal
Performer Magazine reviews the EarthQuaker Devices Space Spiral Delay Pedal, a unique modulated delay stompbox that is great at both extreme and subtle settings. Some effects when pushed to the extreme, get way too unmusical and over the top. EarthQuaker Devices make...
Trace Elliot Transit A Review
Usually most multi-effects pedals are meant for electric guitars, meaning acoustic guitarists tend to get left out in the cold. But the new Trace Elliot Transit A acoustic preamp pedal brings the world of practical effects and utilities to acoustic guitarists. At just...
Industry News
Get to Know Soundfly: The Next-Gen Learning Hub for Musicians
Soundfly – The Next-Gen Learning Hub for Musicians Musicians, by nature, are constantly learning new things; from fresh songs to gear tricks, recording techniques to music business concepts. The life of a musician is an ongoing education process (or at least it should...
A Trillion Data Points: The Growth Of Music Analytics
A Trillion Data Points: The Growth Of Music Analytics And Why Knowing Your Band’s Data is Crucial Everyone knows that music has made the leap onto the Internet. But perhaps no one better understands how drastic this leap has been, or what its implications are, than...
Fetty Wap Unleashes ‘Welcome To The Zoo’ Tour on Boston’s House of Blues
2015 was undoubtedly defined by the meteoric rise of Fetty Wap, the New Jersey native who pseudo-sung about the love he has for his drug dealing girlfriend and packaged it as the ultimate hood anthem with national appeal ("Trap Queen"). Born Willie Maxwell II, Fetty...