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Beginner’s Guide to an Effective Audio Mix
You just made some beautiful music - you may have also recorded a singer or rapper on it. Now, the...
Exploring the UK’s Brexit Landscape for Musicians
courtesy of Tim Reckmann, used under a Creative Commons license The songwriter, artist and...
Of Verona Creates Soundtrack to the Future
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=miWOXpH0Uuw Los Angeles-based indie rock band of Verona knows what it means to make sacrifices for your art. The band, which consists of lead singer Mandi Perkins,...
3 Reasons to Get Excited about Boston Calling
Tomorrow marks the beginning of Boston Calling’s 3-day festival run. Although September’s lineup is being hailed as the most impressive bill yet (Nas, Lorde, and The National are all scheduled to...
Quick Pick: The Currys – “Follow”
The Currys Follow Charlottesville, VA (Self-released) Follow by The Currys Brothers Jimmy and Tommy Curry, and their cousin Galen, are dynamic performers, and their full-length debut is proof that...
Quick Pick: The Black Lips – “Underneath The Rainbow”
The Black Lips Underneath the Rainbow Atlanta, GA (Vice Records) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VtZYa-X2TAE Underneath the Rainbow finds the band sticking to its tried-and-true formula of mixing an...
Quick Pick: Aloud – “It’s Got To Be Now”
Aloud It’s Got to Be Now Boston, MA (Mother West Records) Aloud has a fun, unique sound that is reminiscent of the days of yore. From their dynamic vocalists, to their jam-band instrumentals, this...
AUDIO-TECHNICA ATH-M50x Professional Monitor Headphones Review
PROS: Fantastic sound quality, comfortable, excellent accessories. CONS: None. PRICE: $239 MSRP Finding the right pair of mixing headphones is a critical part of any home studio build. And hot damn,...
of Verona Has Momentum
Of Verona lead singer Mandi Perkins puts it simply: "I think that ultimately you don’t make music that you think will make other people happy, you make music to make yourself happy and you hope that...
Album Review: “Magic Mountain” by Black Stone Cherry
Black Stone Cherry Magic Mountain Edmonton, KY (Roadrunner Records) “Keeping pace with their musical roots as artists” Much like they did when they first formed in 2001, Kentucky’s Black Stone...
BUILDER PROFILE: Make Noise Music
Built by Robots, Loved by Humans Make Noise modules leave such pretensions as “plug and play” behind and challenge their users from the first bout of voltage to cross their twisted and tangled...
Shure GLX-D16 Digital Wireless System Review
PROS: Great design, durable construction, sounds fantastic. CONS: Battery design, super long cable on transmitter. PRICE: $449 MAP $219 (street) In the '80s almost every guitarist had a wireless...