Gear Reviews
Best Music Distribution Services for Indie Artists
The landscape of music distribution in 2026 is crowded, and every digital aggregator claims to be the definitive solution. Choosing the right service means looking past marketing jargon and digging into the fine print. We are talking about royalty splits, customer...
Download Our *UPDATED* FREE Insurance Guide for Musicians
Looking to go out on tour this summer and fall? Don't hit the road without the right coverage and knowledge. Performer Magazine and K&K Insurance present a newly *UPDATED* FREE GUIDE to help you navigate the world of entertainment insurance. Click here or on the...
Best Free Beatmaker Tools to Start Producing Today
Aspiring producers and veteran musicians no longer need to invest thousands of dollars in heavy studio hardware or complex software licenses just to lay down a groove. Instead, the modern production landscape offers incredibly powerful web-based and desktop platforms...
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Best Music Distribution Services for Indie Artists
The landscape of music distribution in 2026 is crowded, and every digital aggregator claims to be the definitive solution. Choosing the right service means looking past marketing jargon and digging into the fine print. We are talking about royalty splits, customer...
Download Our *UPDATED* FREE Insurance Guide for Musicians
Looking to go out on tour this summer and fall? Don't hit the road without the right coverage and knowledge. Performer Magazine and K&K Insurance present a newly *UPDATED* FREE GUIDE to help you navigate the world of entertainment insurance. Click here or on the...
Insurance Checklist: The Complete Risk Management Guide for Musicians
We’ve talked before about the importance of liability insurance coverage and how to choose the best policy for your needs in the past. We’ve even busted some of the more common myths circulating about insurance for musicians. Today, we’d like to go a step further and...
Buying Guide
WATCH: DPA ‘All In One Mic Kit Challenge’ with Jordan Childs
Trying to mic an acoustic piano but intimidated by all the choices and setup logistics? The good folks at DPA have you covered with the new DPK2015 Piano Stereo Kit, including all the microphones you'll need to capture every nuance of your piano parts, plus a...
WATCH: AARON KELLIM SHOOTS OUT TELEFUNKEN TUBE MICS IN STUDIO
Outfitting a home studio and want that rich, warm, nuanced sound of a classic tube mic from the legendary studios we all know and love? Well, Telefunken has got you covered with their Alchemy lineup and you won't have to take out a second mortgage or find someone to...
Best Free Beatmaker Tools to Start Producing Today
Aspiring producers and veteran musicians no longer need to invest thousands of dollars in heavy studio hardware or complex software licenses just to lay down a groove. Instead, the modern production landscape offers incredibly powerful web-based and desktop platforms...
Industry News
What AI Can (and Can’t) Do for Your Music
Let’s address the elephant in the studio: artificial intelligence is dominating music industry headlines, and as an independent artist, you are rightfully protective of your craft. You've spent countless hours writing, arranging, and mixing your tracks. The last thing...
WATCH: DPA ‘All In One Mic Kit Challenge’ with Jordan Childs
Trying to mic an acoustic piano but intimidated by all the choices and setup logistics? The good folks at DPA have you covered with the new DPK2015 Piano Stereo Kit, including all the microphones you'll need to capture every nuance of your piano parts, plus a...
WATCH: AARON KELLIM SHOOTS OUT TELEFUNKEN TUBE MICS IN STUDIO
Outfitting a home studio and want that rich, warm, nuanced sound of a classic tube mic from the legendary studios we all know and love? Well, Telefunken has got you covered with their Alchemy lineup and you won't have to take out a second mortgage or find someone to...