Performer is excited to premiere the new track "High" by iconic songwriter John DeNicola (if you...
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Minuendo Lossless Earplugs REVIEW
As musicians, the most important piece of gear is our ears, and yet we seem to skip over this...
IK Multimedia UNO Synth Pro REVIEW
A few years back, we hailed the UNO Synth as one of the best options for those dipping their toes...
Mackie Announces All-New Expanded FreePlay Series
Mackie today announces an all-new personal PA plus matching portable Bluetooth® speakers - FreePlay Series Personal PA and Portable Bluetooth Speakers. Available in three models, the FreePlay LIVE,...
Win a “Home Studio Makeover” From IK Multimedia
We're looking for one lucky artist to get a complete home studio makeover featuring TWO brand-new products from IK Multimedia. Can your home studio or mobile recording setup use an overhaul? Well,...
INTERVIEW: On ‘Die Cut,’ Cut Chemist Learns to Love Live Music
After almost three decades in the music business, Cut Chemist (aka Lucas MacFadden) is redefining himself, yet again. It’s been about 12 years since Cut Chemist released his highly praised debut The...
COVER STORY: Courtney Barnett Opens Up About Her Creative Process on New LP
"He said 'I could eat a bowl of alphabet soup And spit out better words than you' But you didn’t Man you’re kidding yourself if you think The world revolves around you" So sings Melbourne,...
The New April/May Issue is Out Now
Performer Magazine releases its latest issue, featuring a cover story on Courtney Barnett (new album, Tell Me How You Really Feel, out May 18th!) INSIDE you'll find info on recording drums, cheap...
VINYL OF THE MONTH : Videogram – “Test Subject 011”
VINYL OF THE MONTH Videogram Test Subject 011 (7-inch) (SelectaVision Records) The SelectaVision debut by Videogram (aka Sweden’s Magnus Sellergren) is an open love letter to not just Stranger...
VIDEO Unboxing: Andrew Kesler Checks Out Sterling Microphones
We recently sent Andrew Kesler four new Sterling microphones to review on his YouTube channel. This week, he unboxes the loot and explains what each mic in the series can be used for. In the weeks...
Two Real-World Reviews of the Simmons SD2000 Electronic Drum Kit
[Editor’s note – this past fall we searched for two active drummers to test out and report back on the Simmons SD2000 Mesh-Head Electronic Drum Kit. Both testers put the kit through its paces, and...
MIC LOCKER CHALLENGE: Testing Sterling Microphones in The Studio
Let me start this whole thing off by saying: I never win anything on the internet. Sure, I apply for those alluring “win free gear” promotions from prominent distributors and manufacturers all the...
MACKIE HOME STUDIO MAKEOVER: Final Report
[Editor’s Note: before the New Year, we challenged our readers to enter the Mackie Home Studio Makeover promotion, whereby we’d hook up one lucky winner with home recording gear from Mackie (Onyx...