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Ampeg Scrambler Bass Overdrive Pedal Review
The drive control on the new Ampeg Scrambler deliver the perfect amount of grit, and the blend is...
AEA R84 Ribbon Mic and RPQ2 2-Channel Mic Preamp Reviews
AEA R84 Ribbon Mic and RPQ2 2-Channel Mic Preamp Reviews Ribbon mics have been around for about a...
Record Review: Foxy Shazam
Foxy Shazam The Church of Rock and Roll Cincinnati, OH “Melodic, glam super pop with multi-layered harmonies” On the rise for some time now, Foxy Shazam is ready for the big time with their fourth...
Record Review: Butterknife
Butterknife Do the Needful Boston, MA “Delightful power chord pop” Do the Needful is a strong pop-punk EP from the Boston group, Butterknife. But unlike the shortly enjoyed pop-punk bands from high...
Record Review: Bhi Bhiman
Bhi Bhiman Bhiman San Francisco, CA “Smooth and soulful sounds from a Sri Lankan-San Franciscan” You only have to get about 30 seconds into Bhi Bhiman’s almost-self-titled album, Bhiman, to realize...
Record Review: Ash Reiter
Ash Reiter Heatwave San Francisco, CA “Velvety vocals layered over intricate instrumentals” Ash Reiter and her indie-pop band from San Francisco have released their most recent EP, Heatwave, which...
Record Review: Animal Talk
Animal Talk Animal Talk Boston, MA “Upbeat, strong and invigorating, this Boston band holds great promise” Animal Talk, a relatively new band out of Boston, recently released their self-titled EP...
Record Review: Air
Air Le Voyage Dans La Lune Paris, France “Futuristic space-pop soundtrack to a century-old film masterpiece” Air, the electronic duo of Jean-Benoit Dunckel and Nicolas Godin, were asked to compose...
Sennheiser Partners with UniqueSquared to Bring Mobile Studio to Austin During SXSW
Audio specialist Sennheiser announced that it has partnered with music retailer UniqueSquared to bring a 45-foot mobile recording studio bus to Austin during its world-famous music week between...
Gear Flashback: Otari MTR-90 2″ Tape Machine
Thanks to Eric Palmquist and Infrasonic in Los Angeles for this month's gear flashback - an Otari 2-inch tape machine. We think this is an absolutely beautiful machine, and agree that modern-day...
Tour Van Survival Guide
Prepare for Unexpected Bumps on the Road Going out on tour for the first time can be fun and exciting, but there are some important things to keep in mind before piling into the van and hitting the...
Record Review: Young Magic
Young Magic Melt New York, NY “Exiting the chill wave for the new shambling, tribal electronic frontier” Following their You with Air EP, featuring the captive gem “Sparkly,” New York’s Young Magic...