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Different Parts of Violin Bow Every Violinist Should Know
A violin is not a violin without its bow. Bows are an essential part of stringed instruments such...
International Resolution Benefits Wireless Microphone Operators
Editor's note: Joe Ciaudelli, Sennheiser's Director of Spectrum Affairs, was selected to be a...

Bandcamp Reaches $100 Million in Artist Payouts
Our friend Ethan at Bandcamp just sent us this awesome announcement: "Fans have now given artists $100 million USD through Bandcamp. Fans give artists $3.5 million every month on the site, and buy...

Mackie Updates My Fader App
Mackie Updates My Fader App for Pocketable Control Over DL Series Digital Mixers New, modern user interface design, increased functionality and expanded device support Mackie today announces a major...

Contribute to Performer’s Special Analog Tape Issue
Howdy Performer faithful! We are planning a very special, dope-ass issue all about our favorite format: analog tape. That's right, an entire issue dedicated to that glorious, magnetic bliss. That's...

Enter The Sennheiser “Be D1 And Only” Band Contest!
To celebrate the launch of its new evolution wireless D1 digital microphone series, Sennheiser is announcing a contest to find the ultimate cover version of “The One and Only,” the classic pop song...

HUGE Record Store Day 2015 Announcements To Be Revealed Tomorrow
OFFICIAL STATESIDE RECORD STORE DAY PRESS CONFERENCE TO ANNOUNCE TITLES FOR 2015 EVENT SLATED FOR TUESDAY, MARCH 10TH AT BROOKLYN’S ROUGH TRADE STORE NOTED PANELISTS SET TO ATTEND! As the news of...

COVER STORY: The Dough Rollers on The Importance of Grueling Tours
Having just released their debut EP Gone Baby Gone on Third Man Records, New York blues/rock outfit The Dough Rollers are slowly gaining notoriety. Lead guitarist and founding member Jack Byrne...

The March Issue Is Out, Featuring The Dough Rollers!
This month Performer Magazine presents a kick-ass issue featuring the equally kick-ass band, The Dough Rollers. ALSO INSIDE: interviews with Napalm Death, Six Organs of Admittance and the triumphant...

LISTEN NOW! Exclusive Canopy Climbers Track Premiere
We're super-stoked to have an exclusive premiere from Alt-pop rockers Canopy Climbers. LISTEN BELOW to their new single "Potion" from their upcoming EP Fever (due out this April). Similar...

3 Things Every Indie Artist Should Learn From Nielsen’s 2014 Music Industry Report
You’ve heard it from everyone from Bob Lefsetz to David Byrne: the music industry is dying. At first glance, Nieslen’s annual music industry report seems to back up this sentiment. The report, a...

Me & My Shadow: A 30-Year Journey Avoiding The Pitfalls of Abuse
Usually I reserve personal thoughts and interjections for my monthly “letter from the editor” piece, which oddly, people seem to respond pretty well to. But for this issue, I felt more explanation...