RECORDS THAT CHANGED MY LIFE With Francis Beringer from Caustic Casanova I’m Francis Beringer,...
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Is Bitcoin the Future of Music Purchasing or Just Hype?
I’m assuming you’ve heard of Bitcoin by now. For those who haven’t heard, here’s a quick primer....
The New December/January Issue is Out Now
Performer Magazine releases its latest issue, featuring a cover story on The Selecter (new album,...
How To Build Your Own FX Pedals
WHY WE USE FX PEDALS Guitar effects pedals, or stompboxes, are something that just about every guitar player has at least one of. Purists may say they only need the volume knob on their guitar and...
Live Review: The War on Drugs
Seeing The War on Drugs live for a second time was way more gratifying than my first time around. Granted, I did get a one-on-one interview with lead singer Adam Granduciel moments before their...
In The Studio With The Lights Out
Mixing Modern Production with Stadium Rock Ambience Band Name: The Lights Out Rishava Green: vocals, guitar Matt King: bass, vocals Jesse...
Gear Review: Planet Waves Guitar Rest
Pros: Simple, inexpensive, does the job. Cons: None to speak of. Price: $12.99 So many times a player rests an instrument on the edge of a countertop or table. As soon as the hand leaves the...
Gear Review: MXR Custom Badass ’78 Distortion Pedal
Pros: Great price, simple controls, solid housing, wide range of distortions. Cons: None. Price: $79 MXR has been making pedals since the beginning, and with their new Custom Badass '78 distortion...
Record Better Drum Tracks (Part 1 of 2)
Drums are one of the trickier instruments to record due to the fact that multiple microphones will be used on a single source. Bleed has the potential to creep in, so reducing it to the best of...
Manufacturer Profile: iZotope
Making Home Studios Sound Like The Hit Factory Many DIY musicians find themselves at a loss when it comes to that perfect sheen heard on major label recordings. The secret? iZotope. No other company...
Police Shut Down Odd Future Show in Boston
BOSTON , MA House of Blues March 21, 2012 If there is any reason to see Odd Future live, it would to be because, quite frankly, they’re...
Record Review: Wowser Bowser
Wowser Bowser Wowser Bowser Atlanta, GA “Spunky and vibrant indie pop with instrumental experimentations” Atlanta natives Wowser Bowser have just released their debut full-length, self-titled album....
Record Review: Three Tall Pines
Three Tall Pines All That's Left Boston, MA “Soulful bluegrass for moonshine sipping” The force behind this soulful bluegrass quartet makes it clear why they were named “2011 Bluegrass Band of the...