Gear Reviews
Insurance Checklist: The Complete Risk Management Guide for Musicians
We’ve talked before about the importance of liability insurance coverage and how to choose the best policy for your needs in the past. We’ve even busted some of the more common myths circulating about insurance for musicians. Today, we’d like to go a step further and...
WATCH: Find Your Voice with Fishman Fluence Acoustic Pickups
In this 3-part series, we’re checking out the new Fishman Fluence Acoustic multi-voice pickups with the always-amazing Travis Shallow. In episode 1 we get things unboxed, explain what these pickups are all about and go over some basic install info....
WATCH: How to Spice Up Your Tracks with Radial Voco-Loco Mk2
The Radial Voco-Loco Mk2 is a newly-updated take on their original Voco-Loco pedal, enabling any musician or vocalist with a standard XLR mic the ability to add fx to their signal chain just like a guitarist who uses a traditional pedalboard. Plug in reverbs,...
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Top 5 Insurance Myths for Musicians BUSTED!
There are a lot of types of insurance out there, and probably just as many myths and misconceptions to go along with them. Now while we won’t be covering topics related to automobiles, homeowner’s and renter’s, or other types of insurance you probably want to...
Download Our FREE 2026 Insurance Guide for Musicians
Looking to go out on tour this spring and summer? Don't hit the road without the right coverage and knowledge. Performer Magazine and K&K Insurance present a brand-new FREE GUIDE to help you navigate the world of entertainment insurance....
6 Tips for Handling Social Media During an Insurance Claim
Let's play a little game of "what if," shall we? What if, oh I don't know...you and your bandmates were involved in an incident during a live show that resulted in either property damage or personal injury, or perhaps both. OK, now take a breath. You were smart enough...
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WATCH: How to Spice Up Your Tracks with Radial Voco-Loco Mk2
The Radial Voco-Loco Mk2 is a newly-updated take on their original Voco-Loco pedal, enabling any musician or vocalist with a standard XLR mic the ability to add fx to their signal chain just like a guitarist who uses a traditional pedalboard. Plug in reverbs,...
REVIEW: Status Pro X Wireless Earbuds
In short, the new Status Pro X wireless earbuds offer excellent comfort in a sleek package that’s as ready to hit the road as you are. The overall sound quality and feature set are top of the class for this price point, so if you’re in the market for Bluetooth-enabled...
WATCH: Ultimate Support Gig Bags “Road Worthy Challenge” with Modern Yesterday & The Color 8
We recently got our hands on the new lineup of road worthy gig bags from Ultimate Support, and sent them out to a few artists to see just how well they held up to modern musicians' needs. When it comes to protecting your instruments, you don't want to skimp on cases...
Industry News
VOTE NOW for your “Sennheiser e 835 Virtual Tour Across America” Favorite Artist
Along with our partners at Sennheiser, we recently hooked up 10 dynamic artists from across the U.S. with brand-new Sennheiser e 835 microphones and HD 200 PRO headphones. Each act then filmed an EXCLUSIVE live performance using the gear to showcase one of their...
Best Free Beatmaker Tools to Start Producing Today
Aspiring producers and veteran musicians no longer need to invest thousands of dollars in heavy studio hardware or complex software licenses just to lay down a groove. Instead, the modern production landscape offers incredibly powerful web-based and desktop platforms...
WATCH: Amanda Ayala tests out Ultimate Ears Universal Fit IEM’s
Hitting the road this summer and not sure how to get started with an in-ear monitor solution? In addition to their renowned custom-molded in-ear monitors, Ultimate Ears is now offering a new lineup of killer, more affordable universal fit in-ears that don't require...