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LISTEN NOW: The Hiders – “Totem”
The Hiders Totem Cincinnati, OH (Self-released) Totem by The Hiders After a decade playing...
VINYL OF THE MONTH: Trust Fund/Joanna Gruesome Split 12″
VINYL OF THE MONTH Trust Fund/Joanna Gruesome Split 12” (HHBTM Records) “Split LP exudes noisy,...
Spotlight: Moe Green
Soundtrack for the Dreamer Spend five minutes talking to Moe Green, and you may question his chosen moniker. Green, born Gregory Carter, exhibits none of the ruthlessness of his Godfather...
Filligar: Taking Care of (Family) Business
“You can imagine the tension that gets created in the creative process when you’re dealing with three brothers and plenty of testosterone.” Filligar has...
Deer Tick feature story
Skipping Rehearsals and Selling the Bus “I think we want to do something that’s lean, and record something that can give the audience a similar experience to...
Dax Riggs: December 2010 Cover Story
Riding the Worms to Judgment Day “Just take a look around. Take a good look. I don’t see how you could be writing ‘Don’t Worry be Happy.’” “I really have...
Pledge Music Interview: Funding Advice
Performer recently had an opportunity to chat with Pledge Music founder Benji Rogers, to discuss his company’s efforts assisting independent musicians in reaching their funding goals. ...
Book Reviews: American Hardcore and Touchable Sound
Performer is dedicated to serving, and reporting on, the independent musician in America. As such, we’d be remiss if we did not highlight two recently published books that directly address the DIY...