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81355 (aka Bless): Indy Hip-Hop Heads Unite Their DIY Roots
Founded by three of Indianapolis’ brightest talents, 81355 (pronounced Bless) includes hip-hop...
A Little Pre-Production Before Your Session Can Save You Time and Money
You’ve finally finished writing your song, you've tweaked and tweaked, changing phrases, a word...
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...
Courtney Barnett & Kurt Vile touring together this fall
Courtney Barnett and Kurt Vile will lead an all-star band on a once-in-a-lifetime tour of North America this fall. The announcement comes as two of this generation's most exciting and unique...
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...
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...
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[VIDEO] Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Studio Testers Unbox Their New Headphones
Performer Magazine is excited to share three new unboxing/first impressions videos from our recent Audio-Technica ATH-M50x headphones winners. These studio testers will each be putting the cans...
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...
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[FIRST LISTEN] Trevor Sensor Shares Title Track From Debut Album
PLUS New Tour Dates Announced with Mt. Joy This Summer. Trevor Sensor's Andy Warhol's Dream out June 16 via Jagjaguwar. On June 16, Trevor Sensor will release his debut album Andy Warhol's Dream via...
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[BUYER’S GUIDE] The Best Low-Wattage Amps Under $700
GEAR ROUNDUP: Performer Magazine recommends the best Low-Wattage Guitar Amps you can buy for under $700. The days of lugging around 100-watt Marshall stacks to club gigs are long behind us. So,...
Your Recordings Are Not Memorable. Here Are Some Ways To Fix That.
HERE’S WHY WE AREN’T COVERING YOUR BAND About fifty times a day, I get asked, “How does my band get coverage in your magazine?” It’s not an easy question to answer (which is why you’ll frequently...
MEET YOUR MAKER: U-Turn Audio (Turntables Made in the USA)
Performer Magazine goes behind-the-scenes with Ben Carter of Boston-based U-Turn Audio to discover how they make affordable turntables right here in the USA. Background on U-Turn Audio We started...