Performer Magazine releases its latest issue, featuring a cover story on Justin Townes Earle (new...
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Audio-Technica Announces Trade-In Rebate Program for 600 MHz Wireless Systems
Audio-Technica, a leading innovator in transducer technology for over 50 years, is preparing for...
iRig Acoustic Stage Review
In the “take no prisoners” world of open mics, songwriter rounds and blazing fast stage turnovers...
Record Review: Laura Veirs
Laura Veirs Tumble Bee Portland, OR “Sweet musings with folksy flare” Laura Veirs is a sweet and prolific musician spinning image-rich folk songs. Her latest release, Tumble Bee: Laura Veirs Sings...
Record Review
Kimya Dawson Thunder Thighs Brooklyn, NY "Life lessons delivered with oddball charm” Moldy Peaches front woman Kimya Dawson is back with her seventh self-released LP. Thunder Thighs is another hit...
Record Review: Kae Sun
Kae Sun Outside the Barcode EP Ghana/Toronto “Weh-Weh outside of your everyday acoustic album” If your idea of a good acoustic album is something by Jack Johnson, Outside the Barcode may be a little...
Live Review: Manchester Orchestra
Where: House of Blues, Boston When: November 12, 2011 Being the resourceful connoisseur of whiny music that I am, I first took note of Manchester Orchestra when they co-headlined a tour with Brand...
Record Review: Hurricane Bells
Hurricane Bells Tides and Tales New York, NY “An expert mix of angst and hope, with a dash of cheer” Hurricane Bells’ Steve Schiltz masters the art of simplistic cynicism in his sophomore album...
Record Review: Heatherlyn
Heatherlyn Storydwelling Minneapolis, MN “Haunting and serene, made perfect with stunning vocals and simplistic melodies” Nothing would describe Heatherlyn’s Storydwelling more fittingly than the...
Record Review: Hannah Miller
Hannah Miller O Black River Nashville, TN “Soft, sweet and seductive” Move over Nashville, there is more than just mainstream country in your midst. Step aside and make way for Hannah Miller, as she...
Record Review: Greensky Bluegrass
Greensky Bluegrass Handguns Kalamazoo, MI “Where songwriting and bluegrass come together” The studio work of Greensky Bluegrass is far more laid back than their live sound. Their latest release,...
Record Review: The Contortionist
The Contortionist Exoplanet Indianapolis, IN “Progressive metal from America’s heartland. With aliens.” The Contortionist is a group of young guys from Indianapolis who have created an album that...
Record Review: Bring the Knife
Bring the Knife Bring the Knife Boston, MA “Boston hardcore fights werewolves and Vikings” Boston is a breeding ground for rock, metal and hardcore bands. The groups that blur those lines often rise...