Benjamin Ricci

STREAM new Baxter Hall Single “High Road”

We here at Performer have been big fans of Baxter Hall for a while now, as the Boston-based singer/songwriter/guitarist extraordinaire has been sharing his earnest brand of relatable guitar-fronted alternative music for the past few years. You may have even heard him...
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WATCH NOW: Get Better Sound with JBL PRX900 SERIES PA Speakers

Looking to hit the stage, or bring your own sound system to upcoming house concerts, outdoor festival slots and more? Let the amazing singer/songwriter Hayley Reardon walk you through the JBL PRX900 series, including the 12-inch speaker and 18-inch subwoofer to...
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REVIEW: Donner HUSH-X Travel Guitar

The new Donner HUSH-X electric guitar is a cool, compact tone machine that makes practicing and recording no matter where you are a total breeze. The review model we received went straight into the hands of Bella Moulden for a full deep dive and demo in a series...
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Harness the Power of AI with New Voice Changer Tool From lalal.ai 

We've previously covered some of the amazing (and groundbreaking) tools brought to artists by the creative team at lalal.ai -- read more on that here: https://performermag.com/home-recording/how-ai-will-change-the-way-you-write-record-and-sample/ To recap what we...
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MXL DX-2 Review

MXL DX-2 Review

Performer Magazine Reviews the MXL DX-2 Dual Capsule Variable Dynamic Instrument Microphone...

Record Review: Megan Slankard

by | Mar 28, 2011 |

Megan Slankard A Token of the Wreckage San Francisco, CA “Sultry, warm with a golden glow” Megan Slankard releases her fourth record in good company, aided by engineers David Bryson (Counting Crows)...

Record Review: Marc Robillard

by | Mar 28, 2011 |

Marc Robillard Left London Halifax, NS “Brutally honest but beautifully done” Left London is Marc Robillard’s tribute to the city, and what a city it must be to have inspired such a soulful and...

Record Review: The Globes

by | Mar 28, 2011 |

The Globes Future Self Seattle/Spokane, WA “Electronically vibrant and edgy” Right out of the gate, The Globes explode, delivering a montage of artistic energy. The songs are punchy, exciting and...

Record Review: Fleeting Trance

by | Mar 28, 2011 |

Fleeting Trance Charm Oakland, CA “Entertaining exploration and appreciation of styles” On their third effort, Fleeting Trance explores Americana, folk, punk and reggae.  Experimental without ever...

Record Review: David Bazan

by | Mar 28, 2011 |

David Bazan Strange Negotiations Seattle, WA "Near-perfect fusion of lyrical content and musicianship" More of the same is definitely not a bad thing when it is coming from a songwriter as...

Record Review: Chixdiggit

by | Mar 28, 2011 | ,

Chixdiggit Safeways Here We Come Calgary, AB “Delightfully delirious pop-punk for prom queens” In 1990, Chixdiggit started by selling t-shirts for a fake band who didn't even own instruments. The...