Gear Reviews
PRS SE Custom 24-08 REVIEW
Paul Reed Smith may have just introduced the best guitar under $1000 in its new SE Custom 24-08, in this stunning Eriza Verde finish. Construction wise, the new-for-2021 PRS SE Custom 24-08 body has a 3-piece mahogany back, with a solid maple cap. Yes, the green...
REVIEW: Furch Orange DC-SW Acoustic Guitar
With an acoustic guitar, both in playing and manufacturing, there’s no hiding any sins; there’s no electronics or effects to mask anything, and no way to hide bad materials or workmanship. Furch (pronounced ‘furk’ in English) has been known in Europe, and recently...
EarthQuaker Devices Astral Destiny Reverb Pedal REVIEW
EarthQuaker Devices built their reputation on making some really extreme and wild effects. Their Astral Destiny reverb has some very off the wall versions of pitch shifting reverb, that are simply out of this world. Players looking for classic reverbs like spring,...
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Download Our FREE Insurance Guide for Musicians
Looking to go out on tour? Don't hit the road without the right coverage. Performer Magazine and K&K Insurance present a FREE GUIDE to help you navigate the world of entertainment insurance. Click here or on the cover below to download NOW! INSIDE: --5 Things Your...
Insurance Matters: What Happens When a Claim is Filed Against You as a Performer
With the help of our friends at K&K Insurance, we’ve put together a number of helpful insurance resources for today’s performing musicians, including the following: The Difference Between Liability Insurance and Property Insurance for Musicians 5 Ways to Mitigate...
Get to Know Stationhead – Your Band’s Personal Radio Station
In the old days, it used to be, “Man, if we could just get on the radio, we will break out and sell a ton.” Then you got that radio spin or add on a college or major station, and... (insert Price is Right Fail Horns). Nothing really happened. Not for most. Not for...
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AUDEZE ANNOUNCES NEW LCD-5 FLAGSHIP REFERENCE HEADPHONES
Audeze, the leading audio technology brand and premium headphone manufacturer, today announces a new reference audio headphone, the Audeze LCD-5 ($4,500). The LCD-5 sets a new standard for accuracy using a new driver design with Audeze’s own patent-pending Parallel...
Focusrite Announces Clarett+ Audio Interfaces
Focusrite is proud to introduce the Clarett+ range of premium-quality USB audio interfaces for PC and Mac, which build on the strengths of the previous Clarett ranges. With improved converters and professional quality mic preamps, Clarett+ 2Pre, 4Pre and 8Pre...
BOOK REVIEW: PUSH TURN MOVE, Interface Design in Electronic Music
If you read our recent review of Patch & Tweak (also published by BJOOKS), you’ll know that we’re absolutely in love with the new series of coffee-table books coming out of this publishing house. The care, attention to detail and (improved) quality of the book’s...
Industry News
Sennheiser offers popular headphones and mics at special anniversary prices
Sennheiser offers legendary MD 421-II microphone and popular HD 200 PRO headphones at special anniversary prices The Sennheiser anniversary offers continue with the legendary MD 421-II – one of the best-known microphones for recording, live music and broadcasting in...
Top 5 ways to build your fanbase before your next music 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. There are so many options to promote new music online that many artists feel lost and overwhelmed: Should I embed a color-coordinated countdown...
Get to Know Telos Tapes: The Cassette-Only Indie Label
Editor’s note – when we have the opportunity to shine a spotlight on a really cool label, we jump at the chance. Telos Tapes recently got on our radar for their cassette-only release strategy. No Spotify, no Shazaming, all physical. We asked the label to provide some...