Accent, our recent Avid Pro Tools studio testers, have wrapped up recording for their new EP, and...
Rob Tavaglione
Watch New Video For The War On Drugs’ “Pain”
The War On Drugs’ A Deeper Understanding is out this Friday, August 25th, on Atlantic Records. The...
Vertex Effects Dynamic Distortion Pedal Review
There is a plethora of pedals out there based off of classics like Tube Screamers and Fuzz...
GEAR REVIEW: Maxon RTO700 Tube Overdrive (w/Video)
PROS: Great tube sound. Small package. Plenty of gain. Noise gate. True bypass switch. CONS: Proprietary power supply required (included). Changing tubes may be difficult. It's pretty common for...
GEAR REVIEW: MOOG Cluster Flux Analog FX Processor (w/Video)
PROS: Analog feel. Tap tempo. Great sounds. Tons of options. Very quiet. CONS: Too large for smaller pedal boards. Pricey for the average player. Moog's been making synths for decades, and entered...
Tips for Booking Your Band at 2012 Festivals
It’s never too early to begin thinking about getting your band booked at a summer festival. Performer recently had a few experts weigh in on the...
Recording Tips: Using Digital Tools on Analog Tracks
The choice to mix the analog warmth of tape with the editing/automation capabilities of Pro Tools will help to open up options when it comes to mixing, but will require a well laid out plan. If...
An Inside Look at United Record Pressing
Putting it on Wax Since 1949 United Record Pressing, LLC (URP) began in Nashville, Tennessee in 1949, when it was known by the name Southern Plastics. The first Beatles seven-inch records in America...
LIVE REVIEW: Textures & The Contortionist
Where: The New Parish in Oakland, CA When: September 20 Highlight: Complex, high-energy sets of progressive metal It was a night of progressive...
LIVE REVIEW: Life Is Good Festival
Where: Canton, MA When: September 23-24 Highlight: Picturesque surroundings and explosive live sets, all for a good cause The Life Is Good Festival...
LIVE REVIEW: The Lemonheads
WHERE: Rhythm and Brews - Chattanooga, TN WHEN: October 1 HIGHLIGHT: Evan Dando in top form, owning the stage Evan Dando opened the show solo with...
LIVE REVIEW: Austin City Limits
Where: Zilker Park in Austin, TX When: September 16-18 Highlight: Rain clouds parting for an a cappella performance by Ha Ha Tonka This September,...
Live Review: Watch the Throne Tour
When: November 21, 2011 Where: TD Garden - Boston, MA The expectation that was set for this performance was grandiose to say the least. Accompanying the most anticipated collaborative album of the...