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COVER STORY: Look Mum No Computer
Mad Scientist/Synth Guru/Circuit Bending Champ Sam Battle (aka Look Mum No Computer) Gives us a...
Enter to Win Electro-Voice EVOLVE 30M Portable Powered Column System
We're looking for a killer band or solo artist to win and test out the new EVOLVE 30M Portable...

The October Issue Is Here, Featuring Public Image Ltd
This month Performer Magazine presents another in a long line of spectacular issues, featuring the fascinating John Lydon of Public Image Ltd on the cover. ALSO INSIDE: interviews with Widowspeak,...

PHOTO GALLERY: Gramatik Live in Boston
Gramatik House of Blues | Boston, MA 9/17/2015 A dubstep resurrection of funk and soul over haunted, minimalistic beats Paralyzed by the stage-light swagger of Gramatik's setup, three young dudes in...

PHOTO GALLERY: Ott Live at The Middle East – Cambridge, MA
Ott. Middle East Downstair | Cambridge, MA 9/18/2015 Earthy, melodic electronic dance music dipped in Jamaican rum and drowning in dub It was a late night at the Middle East Downstairs in Cambridge,...

TC Electronic PolyTune Clip Tuner Review
TC Electronic PolyTune Clip Tuner - $49 PROS: Small, plenty of tuning options and modes, easy to use. CONS: May harm certain finishes with prolonged use. Originally, clip-on tuners were kind of...

REVIEW: SONAR Platinum by Cakewalk
Sonar Platinum by Cakewalk – pricing options include full purchase (appx $500) or select the membership model ($49/mo) PROS: Flexible pricing options, plenty of virtual instruments and options,...

REVIEW: Sennheiser EW D1-835S Evolution Wireless D1 Digital Vocal System
Sennheiser EW D1-835S Evolution Wireless D1 Digital Vocal System - $699 PROS: Great sound, sonically adjustable, expandable. CONS: Rack mounting hardware not included. Wireless systems used to be...

WATCH: Get to Know The Shure MOTIV MVi
Our friends at Shure have a helpful video series up on YouTube that all musicians and pro audio users should watch. Next up is a helpful clip that shows off the new Shure MOTIV MVi. The Shure MOTIV...

Daphne Lee Martin Shares Lyric Video For “Saint Ambrose Kills His Darlings”
Feels Futility and frustration are a big theme on this album. Not the kind where you just give up on everything. The kind where you know that the ripples you create here and now may not be felt or...

REVIEW: Blue Microphones Hummingbird Condenser Microphone
Blue Microphones Hummingbird Condenser Microphone - $299 PROS: Great design, easy to pivot head, excellent sound. CONS: None. Condenser mics are great for picking up the “acoustic-ness” of pretty...

REVIEW: Audio-Technica ATH-R70x Headphones
Audio-Technica ATH-R70x Headphones - $349 PROS: Lightweight, great design, excellent audio quality. CONS: Slightly pricey. Headphones in a studio environment are a must - they’re excellent...