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ASCAP adds new education section to MUSIC UNITES US Resource Page
News from our friends at ASCAP: ASCAP recently launched MUSIC UNITES US, a music creator's...
SoundBrenner Core Musician’s Smartwatch Review
OK, multi-function smart watches have gone from novelty to functionality in their short time,...
Big Grams EP Review
Big Grams Big Grams EP Atlanta, GA and New York, NY (Epic) Synth poppers Phantogram and Outkast’s Big Boi have joined forces on the future hip-pop collaboration Big Grams. The seven track EP feels...
Dawn & Hawkes ‘Yours and Mine’ Album Review
Dawn & Hawkes Yours and Mine Austin, TX (Self-released) Here is a delightful full-length LP written and recorded by the rising stars Dawn & Hawkes, who first turned heads and gained acclaim...
Electro-Voice EKX-15SP Powered 15″ Subwoofer Review
Electro-Voice EKX-15SP Powered 15" Subwoofer - $899 PROS: Fantastic low-end response, solid enclosures, decent price. CONS: Super heavy for “portable” use. Designed to complement the badass EKX...
My Favorite Axe: 1980 Martin EM-18 Guitar
MY FAVORITE AXE with Peter Michel of Hibou BACKGROUND Peter Michel is a 22-year-old Seattleite who creates summer inspired tunes under the name Hibou. With a self-titled debut LP about to drop,...
Catching up with Ty Segall’s Fuzz Live in Boston
Fuzz with Walter and Zip Tie Handcuffs The Sinclair - Cambridge, MA 11.16.2015 "A night of high volume three-piece bands at the Sinclair." Sounding reminiscent of Black Sabbath - even looking the...
Tour Test Video: Acoustic A40 Amp Bluetooth Functionality
Watch below as Tour Test winner Yorudan shows how simple (and powerful) the Bluetooth integration is to use on the Acoustic A40 amp.
Tour Test UPDATE: On The Road With Mitchell Guitars & Acoustic Amplification
An update from one of our recent Tour Test winners: "Great video of Tim Feist Saturday night, playing "Hemorrhage" by Fuel. Thank you to Keathley Aesthetics for capturing this for us! Tim was really...
Why You Should Avoid Serial Overdubs in the Studio
[Before we get into the meat of this month’s article, I’d like to start responding to readers’ questions. Please email me your questions or topics to be discussed. Recording, editing, mixing,...
FLASHBACK: 1970s Coles 4038 Ribbon Microphone
FLASHBACK 1970s Coles 4038 Ribbon Microphone “Simply The Best For Drum Overheads” BACKGROUND Designed by the BBC in the 1950s and originally known as the STC 4038, this mic was intended for both...
First Listen: Stream New Stutter Steps Album in Its Entirety
Performer is pumped to premiere the new album by Stutter Steps. The project, courtesy of Pittsburgh's Ben Harrison, can be streamed in its entirety below. Enjoy, and let us know what you think in...