Finding a high gain distortion pedal that acts and sounds like an amp is difficult; most sit on...
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REVIEW: PreSonus Atom Controller
Studio One has become our go-to DAW, so it’s great to see PreSonus continue their hardware output...
REVIEW: Orbit Concepts Jetpack Remix Backpack
Even though gear has gotten smaller over the years, hauling all the necessary stuff to gigs can be...
MUST LISTEN: Every Flavor Weather Machine Premieres “Bullhorn (Get to Work)”
Performer is super excited to premiere a new track by NYC's Every Flavor Weather Machine. The song is called "Bullhorn (Get to Work)" and fans of Rubblebucket and like-minded artists are sure to dig...
Baby Baby Releases New Music Video for “A Short Little Summer Love Song”
Atlanta party rock quartet (and our June cover stars) BABY BABY has recently released a new video for their song, “A Short Little Summer Love Song,” via Red Bull Sound Select. Watch below and let us...
How to Turn Hodgepodge Home Recordings Into a Cohesive EP Featuring Ships Have Sailed
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qSSA_IAFf0 The notion of musicians engaging in side projects has become increasingly acceptable in recent years. If it isn’t someone fulfilling a lifelong dream to...
7 Tips for Making Your DIY Tour Stand Out From the Competition
In my last article, we discussed ways in which you can plan and book a DIY tour that runs effectively, successfully, and within your budget. So now that you’ve packed up your gear, managed your...
MUST OWN: Sabian Stick Flip Bag For Drummers
PROS: Works great, plenty of storage space, folds flat, rugged, inexpensive. CONS: None. PRICE: $39 Here’s an simple way to make life on the road easier for just a few duckets. Sabian’s new Stick...
How Your Distributor Can Help Increase Your Revenue
Having your music distributed is one of the best ways you can make money off of your music. Although there are various other outlets for getting your music out there, distribution is key if you’re...
Get Classic Talking Heads Sounds with a 1978 Lexicon 224 Digital Reverb
Widely considered the best high-end reverb of its day, the Lexicon 224 Digital Reverb was made by a nuclear scientist Dr. David Griesinger. The unit was considered “affordable” at $7,500 back in the...
Steal These Strategies That Top PR Firms Use to Get Press for Your Band
When promoting a record, there are a couple of different philosophies about the most effective way to get your music heard. One, the carpet-bomb method, involves sending a press release, download,...
Jack Forman Explores the 1980 Moog Source Monophonic Synthesizer
My band Recess Monkey is a Seattle trio known nationally for our unique spin on "family music." We've made eleven albums and played hundreds of shows over the past 9 years. MAKE & MODEL 1980...
Performer’s Ultimate Guide to Microphone Selection
Many microphones have been talked about as if they have this mystical ability to enhance performances, as if they can transform a crappy guitar into a handcrafted masterpiece or a mediocre vocalist...