Gear Reviews
ASM Hydrasynth Deluxe & Hydrasynth Explorer REVIEWS
We reviewed the original Hydrasynth from ASM when it debuted in “the before times,” and now we’ve had the pleasure of going hands-on with two new iterations of the HS engine in the Deluxe and Explorer versions. So, what’s new? Let’s start with the Deluxe model. For...
How Top-Level Experts Use Music Trends, And You Can Too (Free Webinar)
Learn about the hottest trends of the year, and apply them into plans for your music or your label. This upcoming webinar will show you how the experts do it, and how you can use trends and data insights for more impactful work. The music research and analytics...
PRESONUS LAUNCHES ULTRA-PORTABLE AUDIOBOX GO AUDIO INTERFACE
PreSonus Audio Electronics, Inc. today announced the global launch of the AudioBox GO, the smallest, lightest, most portable PreSonus® audio interface yet. The perfect solution for musicians and producers seeking an easy and accessible way to start their journey in...
How To
Why Do Venues Require Bands to Have Liability Insurance?
We’ve written numerous articles on insurance for musicians, covering everything from basic terms and phrases, to specific details about liability coverage and policy requirements. We’ve also asked our readers to write in with any insurance-related questions they may...
How to Treat Your Band as a Brand
If you truly want to make a living in this industry, you need to ask yourself, "what am I selling?" Here's a hint: it's not music. Music is not your product. It can't be. Consumers simply won't pay for it—at least not like they used to. They want to stream it online....
With Create Music Group, Data is the Name of the Game
You can gain traction — even some success — all by yourself as an independent artist. We’ve seen many examples of this, whether it’s the perfect playlist add that results in thousands of new followers/listeners and millions of streams, or even the right placement on a...
Buying Guide
REVIEW: Casiotone CT-S1000V by CASIO
OK, Casio. We gotta talk about the Casiotone CT-S1000V. Like we said in our other review this month, you’ve been quietly killing it. But if we can be honest, and provide some constructive feedback? These products deserve better names. That’s all we’re saying....
REVIEW: PreSonus AudioBox GO USB Audio Interface
Small format interfaces are great in theory, and then when users are searching for one extra feature, the next unit up the price ladder has it, and of course about a dozen more features, and now totally defeats the purpose of a small device. PreSonus has introduced...
REVIEW: Casio Casiotone CT-S1
I’ve got to say, Casio’s been quietly killing it lately. Like, a little too quietly. So, we decided to say something with two writeups in this issue (yes, we realize that this is the online version and referring to an 'issue' might be confusing). Here we’re looking at...
Industry News
COVER STORY: Snail Mail Delivers the Quintessential Post-Breakup Album
When I talk to Lindsey Jordan, the woman behind the band Snail Mail, at noon on a weekday, she has a lot going on. “I am very busy right now,” she tells me, “but making it work for myself in a way, trying to take care of myself too, which is in itself a challenge in...
How to Make a Professional EPK for Musicians
[Ed. note -- this guest article was penned by our friends at Bandzoogle] So, you’re making your first musician website. Or you’re trying to, and you’ve stumbled on the words EPK along the way. You might be wondering what those three capital letters mean. An EPK is an...
The October/November 2021 Issue is Out Now!
Performer Magazine releases its latest issue, featuring a cover story on Snail Mail. INSIDE you'll find our feature interview with Snail Mail as well as features on Urethane (feat. Steve Caballero), Nick Vivid and much, much more. Read the issue in print, find it at...