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Audio-Technica Introduces ATH-M50xSTS StreamSet, World’s First Streaming Headsets
Audio-Technica today announced the release of its ATH-M50xSTS and ATH-M50xSTS-USB StreamSet™...
The special PEDAL ISSUE is out now!
Performer Magazine is psyched to bring you our special PEDAL ISSUE, bought to you by our premier...
What’s Really Behind the Music Catalog Buying Frenzy?
All of the music industry is wondering why these classic catalog artists (Dylan, Paul Simon, et al.) are selling for 18x-25x multiples. Well, there is no one answer. One is taxes. Another is...
How to Read the Fine Print and Get a Fair Advance Deal
Knowledge in Advance With all the legitimate criticism of record deals we’ve heard in recent years, advances have gotten a bad rap. They aren’t the kiss of death for an artist; when done right, they...
RECORD REVIEW: Kevin Lawson ‘Now is Perfect’
Kevin Lawson reminds us that “Now is Perfect” with his latest solo release. Kevin Lawson stepped onto a stage for the first time in the 5th grade and hasn’t stepped off since (well, minus a...
IK Multimedia announces AmpliTube X-GEAR digital effects pedals
New boutique pedals with matching AmpliTube software offer unrivaled tone and flexibility for stage and studio IK Multimedia announces AmpliTube X-GEAR pedals. Each high-performance pedal features...
Taylor Guitars GT K21e Acoustic REVIEW
Taylor has been known to really blur the lines between technology and craftsmanship, as well as the traditional and forward thinking. Their GT line brings sound from larger bodied instruments into a...
Taylor Guitars GT 811e REVIEW
In 2020, Taylor unveiled their new GT, Grand Theater, body style. It’s bigger than their GS Mini, but smaller than the Grand Concert size, and now with the same material choices as their 800 series...
The 10 Best Indie Rock Vinyl LPs of the Past Year
It goes without saying that vinyl is back – but apart from the standard lineup of classic rock faves that seem to permeate every budding collection, nothing tells people quite who YOU are like your...
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We're looking for a killer artist to win and test out the Mojave MA-50. Need an awesome new tool for your mic locker? Enter below! Designed to produce the clarity and realism that Mojave microphones...
Tech 21 Geddy Lee DI-2112 Signature SansAmp Preamp Review
To say that Geddy Lee has a unique bass sound would be an understatement. Whether it’s his Rickenbacker 4001 or 1972 J-bass, one note and you know it’s him. When Geddy partnered up with Tech 21, his...