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Enter Configa's Birthday Beat Competition
Laidlaw Media, an organization that promotes independent artists, record labels, managers and venues connect with audiences, is hosting the Configa Birthday Beat Competition. Follow the ... -
New Gear Review: Auralex Sustain V2 Bamboo Sound Diffusors
The v2 models are the enhanced versions of Sustain™ bamboo sound diffusors. Diffusors, in contrast to absorption panels, eliminate flutter echoes by evenly dispersing acoustical ... -
New Gear Review: Fishman Fluence Modern 8-String Humbucker
Originally available only in a 6-string version, requests quickly came in for 7- and 8-string models. This was due to the Fluence pickup’s ability to ... -
Album Review: Benjamin Clementine - "At Least For Now" (7/10)
Benjamin Clementine’s supple timbre and unique phrasing assume the spotlight on this notable full-length major-label debut album. Rarely does such an affecting vocalist surface––even rarer, ... -
Signing Story: Alfa
Hard work and remaining true to oneself is the name of the game for singer/songwriter Alfa Garcia. Born into a musical family, it was only ... -
New Gear Review: CAD Audio GXL2600USB Condenser
CAD Audio’s GXL2600USB is the latest addition to their popular line of USB microphones. It is a large diaphragm studio condenser microphone with a 1-inch ... -
Live Review: Headless Honchos at Reggie's Rock Club
Material: While Headless Honchos’ beginnings were in the late ‘90s Chicago punk scene, the band recently reunited after a 16-year hiatus. Their live material draws ... -
Album Review: Cradle of Filth - "Hammer of the Witches" (8/10)
Love ‘em or hate ‘em, Cradle of Filth are now 25 years and 11 albums deep, which is undeniably impressive for an extreme-metal band. They’ve ... -
Live Review: Evan Roth at The Mint
Material: Combining elements of piano rock, indie rock and R&B, Evan Roth has found a unique sound reminiscent of Coldplay. His vocal melodies, which travel ... -
Signing Story: Automatik Eden
Record an EP and send physical copies to record labels? That sounds like an exceptionally ‘90s approach to getting a record deal. But don’t write ...
