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How to Find Your Own Sound as a Drummer
Not only is drumming an amazing form of self-expression, drummers have a unique responsibility to...
PHONOCUT – Cut Your Own Vinyl at Home
A million years ago (the ’90s) when people had big ol’ box computers and brick phones, PCs...
Goblin Rebirth: Legendary Italian Prog Rockers Return To Inspire New Nightmares
GOBLIN REBIRTH Legendary Italian Proggers Return To Inspire New Nightmares If you love concept albums, progressive rock and horror movies, then the new self-titled album from Goblin Rebirth is a...
Submit Your Best Home Studio Photo For a Chance to Win The New Blue Microphones Hummingbird
As many of you know, Performer is releasing a full-blown home studio issue this summer. And we'd like YOU to get involved. "How?" you might ask. Simple, we're still planning out the cover, and...
Win a Mackie FreePlay Personal PA & Get Featured in Print!
Performer is giving away the super rad, all-new ultra portable FreePlay Personal PA, courtesy of our awesome friends at Mackie. Learn more about the new system here and scroll down after the video...
WATCH NOW: Goody Grace “Small Town” Video Premiere
Performer is excited to premiere the new video for "Small Town" by Canadian recording artist Goody Grace. Here's what he has to say about the clip: "'Small Town' is an ode to my hometown Selkirk,...
Save 15% in the Guitar Center 4th of July Savings Event
Attention musicians and audio professionals: save 15% on a qualifying non-sale item $199 or more at Guitar Center. Click here to shop qualifying products now!
CHIEF GHOUL: Using Haunting, Sparse Production to Record a Raw Masterpiece
CHIEF GHOUL Making The Most of Haunting, Sparse Production to Record a Raw Masterpiece “When you get discouraged, use it and don’t let it defeat you.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5hK3TVxMcU Lee...
VINYL OF THE MONTH: Marshmallow Coast – “Vangelis Rides Again”
VINYL OF THE MONTH Marshmallow Coast Vangelis Rides Again Athens, GA (Self-released) “Chilled guitar-based dream pop to haunt your late nights…” Listening to the new Marshmallow Coast LP is kinda...
The July Issue is Here, Featuring Chief Ghoul
This month Performer Magazine presents another in a long line of spectacular issues, featuring the equally spectacular Chief Ghoul on the cover. ALSO INSIDE: interviews with Goblin Rebirth, Aaron...
Top 3 Things Every Band Thinks Impress Music Journalists, But Actually Don’t
As a music journalist, I receive a plethora of emails from artists pitching themselves hoping for a feature. One major issue I've seen with these pitches is that a lot of artists don't have a great...
PUC Wireless MIDI Interface for iOS REVIEW
PUC Wireless MIDI Interface for iOS REVIEW PROS: simple, easy to use. CONS: only works with iOS. PRICE: $99 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQiq0i0eGVM MIDI is the language that was established to...