All posts by Benjamin Ricci
Lou Barlow and the Quest for Change Amidst Chaos
Few musical artists from the last few decades have been as prolific as Lou Barlow. Ever since alt-rock luminaries Dinosaur Jr. burst onto the scene...
Audio-Technica Introduces AT2040 Hypercardioid Dynamic Podcast Microphone
Audio-Technica unveils its new AT2040 Hypercardioid Dynamic Podcast Microphone. Inspired by the performance of Audio-Technica’s acclaimed BP40 Large-Diaphragm Dynamic Broadcast Microphone, the AT2040 brings professional broadcast-quality...
COVER STORY: AJ Smith Turns Engineering Into Creative Fuel
AJ Smith is jack of all trades, and well, a master of them all, too. Starting off his professional career on an engineering path, he...
How to Blow Up Your Music on TikTok: Part 1 of 2
One of the producers/artists we work with has over 150 million streams on Spotify. I tell you this not to brag, but to give you...
How to Play the Streaming Game in 2021
A little inside info for my music makers. I often get asked, “What exactly do I have to do to become successful by releasing music...
What’s Really Behind the Music Catalog Buying Frenzy?
All of the music industry is wondering why these classic catalog artists (Dylan, Paul Simon, et al.) are selling for 18x-25x multiples. Well, there is...
How to Read the Fine Print and Get a Fair Advance Deal
Knowledge in Advance With all the legitimate criticism of record deals we’ve heard in recent years, advances have gotten a bad rap. They aren’t the...
RECORD REVIEW: Kevin Lawson ‘Now is Perfect’
Kevin Lawson reminds us that “Now is Perfect” with his latest solo release. Kevin Lawson stepped onto a stage for the first time in the...
IK Multimedia announces AmpliTube X-GEAR digital effects pedals
New boutique pedals with matching AmpliTube software offer unrivaled tone and flexibility for stage and studio IK Multimedia announces AmpliTube X-GEAR pedals. Each high-performance pedal features...
ENTER TO WIN a Cort G280 G Series Electric Guitar
We’re looking for a unique guitarist to win and demo this gorgeous new G280 guitar from Cort in a stunning amber flame-top finish. Do we have...
