Elixir Strings, the leading innovator in coated guitar string technology, has expanded its lineup...
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The Best Drum Mics For Your Home Studio
Performer Magazine and Audio-Technica team up for a primer on the best drum mics for your home...
Announcing the ‘Shure Signal Path’ Podcast Series
Shure today announced its new podcast series, “Shure Signal Path.” Shure will host members of the...
Record Review: Misja Fitzgerald-Michel
Misja Fitzgerald-Michel Time of No Reply Paris, France (Universal Music France) “Heavenly acoustic tribute to Nick Drake” This eleven-song release is a variety of primarily instrumental works that...
Record Review: Marilyn Manson
Marilyn Manson Born Villain Los Angeles, CA (Cooking Vinyl/Downtown) “A vicious and vibrant absinthe-drenched tale” Freshly independent Marilyn Manson has been among the few artists who has always...
Record Review: Jaill
Jaill Traps Milwaukee, WI (Sub Pop) “’90s Britpop on a California coastal summer drive" The infectious Milwaukee trio lends the listener something incredibly uncommon - the larkish third release...
Record Review: The Illness
The Illness A Monument To Our Gilded Age San Francisco, CA (Self-released) “A brutal tribute to prog rock, fueled by jazz-influenced instrumentation” The Illness packs more than earned comparisons...
Record Review: The Funkees
The Funkees Dancing Time: The Best of Eastern Nigeria’s Afro Rock Exponents 1973-77 Nigeria/London (Soundway Records) “Must-own Afro-funk rock (preferably on double vinyl)” This is a collection of...
Record Review: The Dotted Eyes
The Dotted Eyes Wondering & Worrying Boston, MA (Self-released) “Boston indie pop with spunk and addiction” Boston’s The Dotted Eyes have just released their new LP, Wondering & Worrying -...
Vinyl of the Month: Dog Shredder
VINYL OF THE MONTH DOG SHREDDER Brass Tactics Bellingham, WA (Good to Die Records) “Brutal EP from Washington’s shred-prog-masters” Singer/guitarist Josh Holland wasn’t kidding when he told...
Record Review: Daydream Vacation
Daydream Vacation Dare Seize the Fire Seattle, WA (Self-released) “A Femme Fatale of Sensual Synth-Pop” The debut album from Emerald City duo Daydream Vacation, Dare Seize the Fire, is a colorfully...
Record Review: Butterfly Boucher
Butterfly Boucher Butterfly Boucher Adelaide, Australia (Self-released) “Self determined Aussie pop with catchy hooks” The self-titled album from Australian native Butterfly Boucher is a declaration...
Record Review: The Brian Jonestown Massacre
The Brian Jonestown Massacre Aufheben San Francisco, CA (A Recordings Ltd) “Snake charmer rhythms and German flavoring” Aufheben is a German word defined in contradictions, simultaneously meaning...