More than 15 years into his musical career leading the quasi-solo project Tycho, Scott Hansen is...
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Playlist Freedom with TuneMyMusic
Playlists are the thing. Playlists are the most important tool of the recorded music...
Why Do Venues Require Bands to Have Liability Insurance?
We’ve written numerous articles on insurance for musicians, covering everything from basic terms...
Understanding Artist Management Agreements, Part 2: How Long Should the Contract Last?
This article was originally published at Sonicbids.com - it has been re-posted here with permission. In the first installment of our three-part series on the artist/manager relationship, we talked...
The Working Musician’s Perspective: Do Drugs Really Aid The Creative Process?
Since I am an artist, perhaps that’s why Performer Magazine asked if I would write a few words concerning the positive side of drugs. After all, nobody is going to ask an athlete, a politician or a...
Hey, Artists. Guess What? You’re Role Models Whether You Like it or Not.
Understanding Musicians’ Roles as Influencers in Today’s Culture I live, eat, and breathe music. For decades, that’s been the case. Music has long been a constant companion, one that’s seen me...
Electro-Harmonix Soul Food Overdrive Pedal Review
Electro-Harmonix Soul Food Overdrive Pedal - $89 PROS: Ultra cheap price point, flexible as a boost or an overdrive pedal. CONS: None. In the guitar world there are some legends, borne out of rarity...
SPECIAL REPORT: Addiction and Treatment Options Designed for Musicians
“Creativity may be different after recovery, but it will not disappear.” Ozzy Osbourne, Kurt Cobain, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jerry Garcia, Ray Charles, Johnny Cash; this is an impressive list of...
Winner of Audio-Technica System 10 Camera-Mount Wireless Packages Announced!
Congrats are in order for one Michael J. Epstein - musician, filmmaker, all-around good guy (and now a file-photo!) We recently put out a call for entries for artists to check out the new...
If You Only Have $100 to Spend on Marketing Your Music, Here’s What to Do
*This article was originally posted at Sonicbids.com. It has been republished here with permission. Your band is an investment. You've probably already spent hundreds or thousands of dollars on...
WATCH: Cakewalk Highlights from Winter NAMM 2015
In case you missed it, Cakewalk posted a wrap-up from the recent NAMM show. Here's what they had to say: "NAMM was our first opportunity to show off the new SONAR line to the public, and the...
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VINYL OF THE MONTH: Crayon – “Brick Factory” [Re-Issue]
VINYL OF THE MONTH Crayon Brick Factory (re-issue) Bellingham, WA (HHBTM Records) “Lost ’90s Gem Finally Gets Its Due…” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zl-LEmCg9LM Crayon existed as a whisper, a...
Performer Magazine Presents: The Drug Issue
This month Performer Magazine presents a special issue concerned with drug use in the music community and creative culture. We explore addiction, treatment options, the mythical "27 Club," drug use...