Gear Reviews
Taylor Guitars GT K21e Acoustic REVIEW
Taylor has been known to really blur the lines between technology and craftsmanship, as well as the traditional and forward thinking. Their GT line brings sound from larger bodied instruments into a smaller package, and taking that idea a few steps further, the K21e’s...
Taylor Guitars GT 811e REVIEW
In 2020, Taylor unveiled their new GT, Grand Theater, body style. It’s bigger than their GS Mini, but smaller than the Grand Concert size, and now with the same material choices as their 800 series instruments, it really is in the Goldilocks zone. The new Taylor GT...
ENTER TO WIN a Cort G280 G Series Electric Guitar
We're looking for a unique guitarist to win and demo this gorgeous new G280 guitar from Cort in a stunning amber flame-top finish. Do we have your attention? Great -- learn more and enter below! Here's the deal: Cort hooked us up with one of their new G280's with a...
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A Beginner’s Guide to Musical Instrument Insurance
If you’re a working musician, you can’t afford to lose your instrument. Unfortunately, instrument theft does occur. Instruments can also be damaged. When this happens, raising the funds to buy a replacement in time for your next gig can be difficult. That’s why all...
The California Consortium of Song Presents: Playhouse Sessions II
Where: : Santa Monica Playhouse - Santa Monica, CA When: May 11, 2018 As the sun set over the glorious golden shore of the Pacific ocean, The California Consortium of Song flowed into motion. As the gaze of amber rays gave way to night on the west side, eager fans...
LIVE REVIEW: Hawthorne Heights Leave Inhibitions Behind At Boston’s Brighton Music Hall
Hawthorne Heights' debut album, The Silence In Black and White, was released 14 years ago and served as the prototype for alternative records that also came out during that era. It was infused with tumultuous melodies, dizzying buildups, and roaring vocals that...
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Mojave Audio Announces the MA-37
Boutique microphone manufacturer Mojave Audio have announced the latest addition to their family of best-in-class handmade microphones: the MA-37. A modern take on the classic Sony C-37a – a workhorse from the Golden Age of Hollywood recording favored by The Wrecking...
ENTER TO WIN an ARTURIA MINIFUSE 2 AUDIO INTERFACE
We're looking for a dynamic artist to win and test out a brand-new Arturia MiniFuse 2 audio interface for their home studio. Sound interesting? Learn more and enter below! Here's the deal: Arturia makes awesome products for today's musician, including synthesizers,...
Enter to win a Mojave MA-300 Microphone
We're looking for a killer artist to win and test out the Mojave MA-300. Need an awesome new tool for your mic locker? Enter below! The MA-300SN is a multi-pattern large diaphragm, vacuum tube condenser microphone. Based upon the widely accepted MA-200 designed by...
Industry News
Is Your Band Ready for Entertainer Insurance?
With the world of touring and live gigs at a standstill for the past few months, you may be forgiven for not giving your stage show much thought lately. That said, now might be the best time to start planning for the months ahead. There seem to be some promising...
Using Gratefulness to Reframe Your Definition of Success
A few months ago, my life’s work was finally realized. One random weekday afternoon just driving down the road -- out of nowhere I realized… holy shit, I’m successful. Just like that. A life changing realization as boring and meaningless as it sounds. After more than...
5 Ways to Build Your Fanbase Before Your Next Release
As hard as it is to write a hit song, sometimes it feels like the hardest part is getting people to know it’s out there. https://player.vimeo.com/video/453276817 There are so many options to promote new music online that many artists feel lost and overwhelmed: Should...