My name’s Sal Mastrocola, songwriter for No Nets. We just released our new album, Bright Light....
Interviews and Features
Read in-depth interviews and features about independent musicians and music industry professionals.
DORJE Frontman Rob Chapman Finds His Voice and Builds a YouTube Guitar Empire
When we last caught up with Rob Chapman [see December 2014 cover story], the guitarist was in the...
[INTERVIEW] Purling Hiss on the Past, Present and Future of Guitar Music
Mike Polizze of Purling Hiss Opens Up About New LP High Bias and the Future of Guitar-Based Rock...
Spotlight: Brave Chandeliers
Pushing for Rich Fan Engagement With Their Own App GENRE: Indie Pop HOMETOWN: Portland, OR ARTISTIC APPROACH: Crafting a suicide Slurpee...
Spotlight: AC Deathstrike
Finding Inspiration in Russian Winters GENRE: Indie Rock HOMETOWN: Jacksonville, FL ARTISTIC APPROACH: Complex layers, indie flare, and intelligence. WEBSITE: acdeathstrike.bandcamp.com winter in...
Bob Ludwig’s Tips for Home Recorders
Bob Ludwig, while technically needing no introduction, will still get one here. Why? Because the man deserves it for all the amazing work he’s done in the field of mastering. As one of the top...
Sharon Van Etten Interview
On The Importance of Collaboration on Her New Album “A big thing for me [on this record] was not telling people what to do. It was their...
Interview with Falling In Reverse Lead Singer Ronnie Radke
Ronnie Radke Discusses Songwriting, Conquering His Demons and Taking His New Band on the Road (from the February 2012 print issue)...
February 2012 Cover Story: MOUFY
Using the Beat to Construct His Unique Flow photos by Alan Medvinsky, exclusively for Performer Magazine “Now you really have to...
Acklen Park Kickstarts Great American Song
Acklen Park created a buzz on Country Radio last year with “Lost,” showcasing a melodically intertwined duet style. Not content to sit around and wait for a major label deal, the group struck...
Spotlight: Pop Campaign
Transcending the Predictability of an Electronic Show WHY YOU SHOULD LISTEN: Because sometimes you never want to stop dancing....
Spotlight: Coyote Kolb
Capturing an Outlaw Spirit on 2-Inch Tape WHY YOU SHOULD LISTEN: For a taste of the good ol’ dirty blues. GENRE: Folk/Rock Fusion HOMETOWN: Boston, MA WEBSITE: www.coyotekolb.com “We could stand to...
Spotlight: The Cranberry Show
Fresh Midwest Duo Dismisses Genre Boundaries WHY YOU SHOULD LISTEN: They’re a party in your headphones, and everyone’s invited. GENRE:...