Gear Reviews
![[REVIEW] Warm Audio WA-412 Mic Preamp](http://performermag.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Warm-Audio-WA412.jpg)
[REVIEW] Warm Audio WA-412 Mic Preamp
Does the Warm Audio WA-412 4-Channel Mic Preamp & DI deserve a place in your studio rack? Read our review below to see what we think of this new unit. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=niAS_ftpx90 Even in the digital age, getting the signal that goes into the DAW to...
Soundrop: Single-First Music Distribution for All Music Makers
There is a growing wave of music makers who do not fit the traditional band/artist model. They’re not concerned with an album cover, a release date, high-concept videos, magazine reviews [editor’s note: and why the hell not?!?!], or any of that. They don’t tour, and...
MY FAVORITE AXE: Solilians on the Roland Alpha Juno 1
Solilians open up about their favorite keyboard, the 1985 Roland Alpha Juno 1. ABOUT THE BAND Solilians kaleidoscopic potpourri of space drone dreams evolved out of psychedelic lounge folk band So L'il, who between 2001 and 2012 released four full-lengths and two...
How To
Empire Escorts, Await Rescue, Actor|Observer, Leave by Six
Highlight: The night’s progression from thrash rock to thrash metal to thrash punk. Thrash can manifest itself on stage in many ways. Empire Escorts (pictured) did it at Church in the most classic form, headbanging and hair flying, opening the night with ear-numbing...
Keyboardist Joey Huffman’s Tips for Surviving on the Road
Joey Huffman is a veteran keyboard player who currently tours with Hank Williams, Jr. and has previously toured with Keith Richards, Isaac Hayes, Matchbox Twenty, Soul Asylum, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Drivin’ N Cryin,’ The Georgia Satellites and many more. “You’re not gonna be...
The Experts Weigh In on Press
MEET THE EXPERTS: Name: Lily Golightly Company: Effective Immediately PR Prominent Clients: Paper Garden Records, sami.the.great, Nightmare River Band, XNY Website: www.effectiveimmediatelypr.com Name: Kaytea Moreno Elst Company: xo publicity Prominent...
Buying Guide
![[REVIEW] Elixir Optiweb Guitar Strings](http://performermag.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/elixir-optiweb.jpg)
[REVIEW] Elixir Optiweb Guitar Strings
The new Elixir Optiweb Coated Electric Guitar Strings are basically our new favorite strings. Find out why below... We’ve been big fans of Elixir strings for years. Personally speaking, whatever mutant acid is in my sweat causes any strings I encounter to essentially...
![[REVIEW] Fuzzrocious M.O.T.H. Pedal](http://performermag.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Fuzzrocious-MOTH.jpg)
[REVIEW] Fuzzrocious M.O.T.H. Pedal
Does the Fuzzrocious M.O.T.H. (Multi Overdrive Tremolo Hex) pedal deserve a spot on your fuzzed-out pedalboard? Let's find out... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=il1hSVshTYw The fuzz/overdrive side of things are pretty standard on the new Fuzzrocious M.O.T.H. pedal,...
![[REVIEW] Gruv Gear FretWraps](http://performermag.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/fretwrap-3pack-02_grande.jpg)
[REVIEW] Gruv Gear FretWraps
Gruv Gear FretWraps offer a unique string dampening solution for guitarists and bassists alike. Read the full review below for more. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2szVfcq7ygo Good technique separates the pros from amateurs, unwanted open strings ringing out is one...
Industry News
Shure Incorporated Mourns the Passing of Chairman Mrs. Rose L. Shure
Today, Shure Incorporated announced with great sadness the passing of their beloved Chairman, Rose L. Shure. Mrs. Shure passed away peacefully at her home. For more than 60 years, Mrs. Shure has served as an inspiration to all Shure Associates, past and present. She...
Photo Gallery: Daisyhead live in Boston
Daisyhead with Leaner, Young and Heartless and Free Throw 01/12/2016 at O'Brien's Pub in Allston, MA Their second time playing in Boston, Nashville, TN's Daisyhead rocked O'Brien's Pub's intimate stage setting. They were out supporting their full length album The...
Guest Column: The Contemporary Role of Confederate Iconography in Southern Music
The Contemporary Role of Confederate Iconography in Southern Music [Editor's note - as with all the articles in this month's social justice issue, what follows are the thoughts and ideas of the author. These do not necessarily represent those of Performer Magazine,...