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COVER STORY: pronoun Unpacks Layers of Heartbreak Through Songwriting
I’ll show you stronger. Let those words marinate for a minute. Take in the punch, the weight, the...
SCOTUS, Copyright, Sex, and Beer
Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer, I do not play one on TV, but like Jay-Z, I know a little bit… You...
WATCH: Music producer Ron Flieger finds inspiration between space and time
http://youtu.be/HOwaVFPCAbk Sometimes the best inspiration is found on the journey, in the spaces and time between places. We’re all shaped by experience – where we’ve been and what we’ve seen....
New Interview with The Both (Ted Leo & Aimee Mann) + Ticket Giveaway!
Want to win tickets to see The Both (Ted Leo & Aimee Mann) live tomorrow night at Great American Music Hall in San Francisco? Of course you do! Just leave a comment below or tweet the phrase...
Spice Up Your Tone With Rosemary Pierro Glass Guitar Picks
PROS: Expands creativity; unique sound. CONS: A tad pricey. PRICE: $20 There are so many custom, one-off items for guitarists - from guitars and amps to straps and pedals, but picks seem to always...
How Contests Are Killing Your Band’s Career
And Why Bullshit Prizes Make You Lose Out On Real Opportunities... Not a week goes by where I am not inundated with breathless posts and emails from bands and artists spamming me with requests to...
Keep Your Acoustic Guitar Safe with the Humitar
PROS: Professional option for preventive maintenance. CONS: None. PRICE: $13.99 Acoustic guitars are living things; despite the fact the tree has been cut down, the wood still interacts with its...
WATCH: Tips for Miking Your Toms From Audio-Technica
Our friends at Audio-Technica are releasing a series of videos on basic recording techniques. Today we share tips for miking your toms - let us know if you find these recording how to videos helpful...
Sam Morrow “War” Video Premiere
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ocNkLRyqJZQ Performer is excited to premiere the new video for "War" by the incredibly talented Sam Morrow. "War" is directed by feature filmmaker Ezra Gentle (Let...
Vinyl of the Month: Split Screens 7-inch
"Jubilant, simmering vocals poised with softened rhythms and a humming Wurlitzer" The Sinner by Split Screens Singer and multi-instrumentalist Jesse Cafiero has the soft, playful quality one finds...
Photo Gallery and Review: Tyler The Creator Live in Boston
Whether he's touring with his crew or doing a solo performance, Tyler The Creator knows how to put on one hell of a show. Billing Boston's House of Blues this past Friday as the only scheduled...
WATCH: How to Turn Lethal Weapons into Musical Instruments
We would all like to see violence give way to peace, and killing to creation. Mexican sculptor Pedro Reyes wants to show the world that this is possible by transforming confiscated weapons into...