In today's vintage guitar flashback, we are going to take a look at the Gibson L-5S. The example...
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The Whiskey Gentry on Making Music Your Day Job
The Whiskey Gentry learn to let go of musical competition on their latest album, Dead Ringer. The...
Listen to new Oak House tracks and go behind-the-scenes of their new LP, Hot or Mood
Oak House chats with Performer Magazine about their new LP, Hot or Mood, the Air Between...
Record Review: John Medeski and Lee Shaw Live
Together Again: John Medeski and Lee Shaw Live at the Egg Recorded live at Center for Performing Arts, Albany, NY by Scott Petito and Beth Reineke Mixed at NRS Recording Studio Rarely does one have...
Record Review: Wadada Leo Smith and Ed Blackwell
Wadada Leo Smith and Ed Blackwell The Blue Mountain's Sun Drummer Mixed at 4D, Brooklyn, NY by Liberty Ellman Mastered at Golden Mastering, Ventura CA by JJ Golden When the sonic language of...
Promoter Profile: ONS Productions
There are more musicians, songwriters, producers, beat makers, rappers, rockers and electro-poppers than ever before. With social networking outlets delivering...
Amplifier Troubleshooting Tips
Cures for the Common Head (and Cab) Aches What do you do when your amp starts making ungodly, non-musical sounds? Here are a few steps to help you isolate and...
The Art of the Split EP
Going Halfsies Face it; recording your band’s four new songs is going to be expensive, even if Johnny-Down-the-Block cuts you a deal to track in his mom’s bathroom (drums sound great in there)....
Do You Need a Publicist?
What to Look for in a PR Firm One of the hardest and most unpredictable tasks for any independent artist is getting the press to take notice of your band. Whether it’s a feature story, a record...
The Stuffing Festival – Manchester Orchestra and Friends
Atlanta, GA // November 24 Favorite Gentlemen Recordings put on a sold-out show that featured the majority of their roster, along with Death on Two Wheels and...
Live Review: Ross Livermore Band
Church // Boston, MA// November 5 Delivering some of the best high-energy funk/rock and somber folk music, the Ross Livermore Band is an incredibly...
Live Review: The North Trolls
529 // Atlanta, GA // November 15 There was a small movement around 30 years ago called cowpunk. Just like it sounds, the genre was country-tinged punk rock. If the North Trolls came out then, they...
Live Review: Fun Fun Fun Fest
Austin, TX // November 5-7 Austin’s Fun Fun Fun Festival is one event that truly does live up to its name. This year Transmission Entertainment pulled together...