One of our recent gear test winners, Randy Garcia from the band SmoochyFace, gives us a...
Performer Magazine
Fortune’s Folly Takes the Audio-Technica System 10 PRO Wireless System Out on the Road
Our recent Tour Test winners, Eugene, OR alt-rock band Fortune's Folly have taken their...
Insurance Matters: What Happens When a Claim is Filed Against You as a Performer
With the help of our friends at K&K Insurance, we’ve put together a number of helpful...
Record Review: Choir of Young Believers
Choir of Young Believers Rhine Gold Copenhagen, Denmark (Ghostly International) “Baroque-pop troubadours weave lush textures” Much like Fleet Foxes, My Morning Jacket, Band of Horses and many other...
Live Review: Xiu Xiu
Where: Middle East Downstairs - Cambridge, MA When: May 5, 2012 Upon my fifth live inception of Xiu Xiu, I expected a sold-out crowd for such amazing and intense performers. What I got was a densely...
MANUFACTURER PROFILE: Subdecay Studios
Unique Sonic Concoctions Subdecay has been perfecting boutique guitar pedals for almost a decade, focused on making original effects that can stand the test of time while still within the price...
Gear Review: Crescendo DS-11 Earphones
Pros: excellent sound isolation and hearing protection; balanced, reliable sound; useful in a variety of applications Cons: More high end than low end; not truly applicable for high fidelity...
Gear Review: Pigtronix FAT Drive
Pros: Simple; great tones; works with 9v or 18v power supplies Cons: None Price: $139 A lot of pedals are just copies of another manufacturer's product. Thankfully the folks at Pigtronix have...
Record Better Drum Tracks: Part 2 of 2
After microphone selections have been made and sent into the control room, it’s time to start thinking about getting the sound into DAW - but first you’ll need to choose what the signal will pass...
Tips on Vinyl Track Sequencing
How to Make the Most of the Format’s Limitations Humor me while I put on my Captain Obvious cape, won’t you? Vinyl’s back, baby! Or…insert some other generic phrase from Squaresville, where...
Touring Advice for First-Timers with Daniel Huffman
Daniel Huffman has played guitar with bands like Comet, The Flaming Lips and The Polyphonic Spree and has several years of touring...
Capturing Portugal. The Man – Live!
Our own Alexandria Sardam caught Portugal. The Man live at Buster's in Lexington, KY, on April 15. Here are some shots from that show. Enjoy! [gallery link="file" order="DESC" columns="4"...
Live Review: The Paranormals
Where: at The 5 Spot - Nashville, TN When: March 11 Highlight: A power trio that didn’t skimp on the power. The term “power trio” covers a wide swath of three-piece bands, but its most basic,...