Gear Reviews
AKAI MPK Mini Play MK3 REVIEW
Akai’s MPK MIDI controller is basically the industry standard when it comes to MIDI input for home studios, producers and beat makers around the world. So, what’s new here with the MPK Mini Play mk3? Well, for starters you get 100+ built-in sounds on tap, plus a...
Vault.fan – Simplifying NFTs for Music Superfans
NFTs! Web3! Blockchain! You’ve heard about them, your fans are into it, but you have been stuck in the studio working on this damn album and have very little time to really jump in. You don’t want to lose money, but you don’t want to miss out. You’re also not a smart...
10 Ways to Ruin Your Music Career
There is no shortage of people who can give you great advice on what to do to further your music career, including me. That’s what this magazine and these columns are all about, really. Whether it’s improving your live bookings, increasing your sync opportunities,...
How To
Roland Partners with Skoove to Offer Three Months of Free Online Piano Lessons
Roland and Skoove Make Piano Lessons Free and Accessible by Computer or Mobile Devices Across the Globe. Roland, a leading manufacturer of electronic musical instruments and professional video products, announces its partnership with Skoove offering three months of...
Music Community Launches ‘Love Record Stores’ Initiative
Music Community Launches 'Love Record Stores' Initiative [#loverecordstores] Campaign to Mobilize Artist Support & Encourage Customers to Shop Online with their Favorite Independent Record Stores. Today the music community are launching a high-profile, global...
Positive Grid Invites Musicians to Download Full Version of BIAS FX Mobile for Free
Play, Create, Connect — At Home: Positive Grid Invites Musicians to Download Full Version of BIAS FX Mobile for Free. Musicians at home and anyone who wants to create can download BIAS FX Mobile – and try all of the expansion packs, amps, effects, and features – at...
Buying Guide
REVIEW: PRS SE Silver Sky
In March 2018 PRS announced the Silver Sky, a collaboration with John Mayer, refining the S-type guitar on their own terms. It was no surprise that an SE Silver Sky version would be on the way, bringing that same vibe and feel at an affordable price, while maintaining...
How Musicians Can Maintain Nutritional Health on Tour
Nutrition impacts performance, creativity, productivity and mental health. The belief that artists must suffer to create is outdated and can be quite harmful to many. While art can be an outlet for pain and a way to cope with one’s struggles, great work too can come...
Mojave Audio Announces MA-D Cardioid Dynamic Microphone
Boutique microphone manufacturer Mojave Audio have announced the MA-D, the company’s first hand-held dynamic microphone. Designed by Technical Grammy Award Winner David Royer for an optimized full-frequency response and rich musicality the MA-D is the ideal hand-held...
Industry News
Webinar alert: The do’s and don’ts of music marketing in 2022
Kick-off the year by building a solid strategy for your music or your label. This upcoming webinar will show you how the experts do it, and how you can apply data insights for more effective work. The music research and analytics platform Viberate will be hosting a...
Shifting the Paradigm for Working Mothers in the Music Industry
I formed Mamas in Music (along with co-founder Mary Leay) to support and encourage other mums working in the music industry, while also raising little humans. The idea sprang to life about a month after giving birth. Those early days, even with all their magic, are...
How to Set Up a Killer Interactive Session With Your Fans
Livestreams were a lifesaver for musicians and fans alike during the pandemic, approximating the live concert experience and allowing everyone to feel slightly more normal in an abnormal time. That said, livestreaming is only the beginning of the conversation when it...