I’ll admit, Fender is probably not the first name I think of when it comes to PA gear. But in...
Benjamin Ricci
![[VIDEO] Unboxing the Simmons SD2000 Electronic Drum Kit](https://performermag.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/simmons-vid-grab.png)
[VIDEO] Unboxing the Simmons SD2000 Electronic Drum Kit
One of our Simmons SD2000 gear testers, Richard Thomas, has unpacked his new kit and provided an...
VIDEO: Sterling Microphones Voiceover Comparison
One of our recent gear test winners, Randy Garcia from the band SmoochyFace, gives us a...
Performer’s Guide to Lunchbox Amps
The past two years have seen an explosion in an exciting new product category – the lunchbox amp. There have been a lot of questions about just what, exactly, a lunchbox amp is, and what it can do...
Record Review: Naked Gods
Naked Gods No Jams Boone, NC ”Mountain rock for the warm at heart” The North Carolina quintet coalesce a homespun blend of warm-hearted hopefulness and experiential folk-pop ballads in their latest...
Record Review: Minnesota Beatle Project
Minnesota Beatle Project Minnesota Beatle Project Vol. 3 Minneapolis, MN “Beatles-inspired philanthropy for Minnesota music and art” Musicians often choose to pay homage to those that inspired them...
SPEAKER REVIEW: Axiom Audio M3 v3 Speakers
The Axiom M3 speakers are in a class by themselves. For a pair of hi-fi bookshelf speakers under $500, they’re practically a steal. For our purposes, we put the M3s through a variety of tests, both...
Record Review: MalLabel Music
MalLabel Music The Platinum Unicorn Collection San Francisco, CA “Old dubs, new tricks” They say that if you’ve heard one dubstep artist, you’ve heard them all. And with names like Korn, Britney...
GEAR REVIEW: iFrogz EarPollution Mogul Headphones
Pros: none to speak of. Cons: poor sound, cheap construction, muffled bass and mids. Specs: Driver Unit: 50 mm Impedance: 32 ohms Sensitivity: 116 dB Frequency Response: 10-30,000 Hz Cord Length:1.5...
Record Review: Kurt Baker
Kurt Baker Rockin’ For a Living Portland, ME “Short, sweet retro-pop record from one of Maine’s finest” Some of you may be familiar with Portland, Maine native Kurt Baker. He was a founding member,...
GEAR REVIEW: Line 6 DT25 112 Combo Amp
PROS: good selection of sounds, plenty of volume options and variations. CONS: None. Line 6 pretty much started the amp modeling trend in the mid 1990s. Partnering up with Bogner, their new combo...
Record Review: The Humms
The Humms Lemonland Athens, GA “A jagged but spirited sensory assault” Fueled by static-y reverb and a hurried sense of urgency, The Humms’ debut Lemonland is a fast paced, no-holds-barred album....
MANUFACTURER PROFILE: Teenage Engineering
Innovative Synth Engineering in Sweden What comes to mind when you think of Sweden? Skiing in the Alps? Banks? How about forward-thinking products, masterfully engineered and designed to push your...