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SoundBrenner Core Musician’s Smartwatch Review
OK, multi-function smart watches have gone from novelty to functionality in their short time,...
#HeroBoxChallenge Helps Healthcare Workers Acquire PPE During COVID-19 Crisis
MY HERO BOX & the #HeroBoxChallenge Mobilizes the Music Community to Help New York City...

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...

Shure Announces Holiday Rebates for Microphones, Digital Wireless Systems & Earphones
Shure Incorporated today announced rebates on a variety of products, to kick off the holiday buying season. The holiday rebate promotion will start on Nov. 23, 2015. Details for the rebates follow:...

Meet MixRadio: Your Indie-Friendly Global Music Streamer
[Editor's note - you can now stream a special Performer playlist on MixRadio, featuring great indie tracks from the past 5 years. Download the app and head to "Mixes" to check it out now] While...
You’re Not a Sellout: Why Independent Artists Should Advertise
I cringe a little bit inside when I hear people say, "Good music will get found." Who knows how or where this myth got started, but even to this day it's prevalent...VERY prevalent. I suspect it has...

Tour Test Video: Go In-Depth With the Mitchell Element and Acoustic A40
A more in-depth video from our friends in A Breath Away as Tim continues testing out the Mitchell Element acoustic guitar and the Acoustic A40 amp. Watch below, and let us know what you think!

Meet Chicago’s New Music Relationship Factory
Fort Knox Studios and 2112: Meet Chicago’s New Music Relationship Factory It’s Monday at the 2112 Music Incubator in Chicago’s Fort Knox Studios, and the place is absolutely packed. 2112 director...

Bands, Know Your Data! Or, How Not To Botch an A&R Meeting
A First-Hand Account by Matt Urmy, CEO of Artist Growth Looking back, the outcome of our final meeting could have easily been predicted. However, at the time, I was completely disappointed. Our...

The Lonely Wild – “Chasing White Light” Album Review
The Lonely Wild Chasing White Light Los Angeles, CA (EOne Music/Fast Plastic) The Lonely Wild’s follow-up to The Sun As It Comes is a modern-day Requiem, pulling from Andrew Carroll’s experience...

Moa Holmsten – “Bruised Arms & Broken Rhythm” Album Review
Moa Holmsten Bruised Arms & Broken Rhythm Stockholm, Sweden (Fill In The Blank Records) Take a man-on-the-street approach, and you will be hard-pressed to find someone who doesn’t have at least...