Performer Magazine

Performer Magazine is a U.S.-based music publication that caters to independent artists. Established in 1991, it is available across the nation. The magazine primarily highlights unsigned musicians and those with smaller record labels, showcasing their achievements in a do-it-yourself (DIY) setting. As stated on its website, Performer is committed to spotlighting emerging talent and introducing its audience to new artists before they become widely known. Currently, Performer is offered free of charge and also features content related to various aspects of the independent music scene, including promoters, musical instruments, industry advice, artist spotlights, and reviews.

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WATCH: Telefunken Alchemy Series Studio Shootout!

1 week ago | performermag.com | Benjamin Ricci

We’re cooking up some magic in the studio and shooting out three new tube mics from the Alchemy range by Telefunken, all with the help of our good friend Jesus Martinez at Decibel Studios in LA. Martinez recently conducted a session with his group Boleros with Attitude, pitting the mics against each other to determine the best application for each in a recording scenario.
The Do’s and Don’ts of Musician Insurance

1 month ago | performermag.com | Benjamin Ricci

You might remember a few weeks back we posted a quiz for insurance newbies. If you happened to miss that one, we recommend you take 5 minutes to see how you do before reading the follow-up advice below. Check it out here: https://performermag.com/music-news/take-our-5-minute-musician-insurance-quiz/If you’re headed out on tour this summer, or playing some special festival gigs or other live events, it’s well worth your time investment. OK, got that out of the way? How’d you do?
ACT Entertainment Launches Sterling Vermin Pedal

1 month ago | performermag.com | Benjamin Ricci

ACT Entertainment’s iconic RAT brand has unveiled the Sterling Vermin, a boutique distortion guitar pedal that blends heritage tone with modern refinement. With a new take on RAT’s unmistakable sound, Sterling Vermin delivers a new level of precision and versatility.
Audio-Technica now shipping the ATH-R30x

Mar 26, 2025 | performermag.com | Benjamin Ricci

First previewed in January at the NAMM show, they join the ATH-R50x and flagship ATH-R70xa, both of which launched to rave reviews earlier this year. Open-back R-Series headphones provide a natural, spacious sound akin to that produced by a speaker monitor system, ideal for mixing, mastering, and creating in a studio or other private space. ATH-R30x headphones offer the natural R-Series open-back listening experience at an affordable price.
REVIEW: Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 4th Gen Audio Interface

Mar 14, 2025 | performermag.com | Benjamin Ricci

We recently got sent one of the new Focusrite Scarlett 4th Gen Audio Interfaces to install and check out, and this one’s a doozy – coming it as the flagship model in the range, the 18i20 boasts 18 inputs, 20 outputs, rackmount options and a whole bevy of features that would take an entire series to get into. That said, we’ll stick to the highlights so you know the main features that apply to the majority of studio setups, and we’ll give you our candid thoughts along the way.
TAKE OUR 5-MINUTE MUSICIAN INSURANCE QUIZ

Mar 14, 2025 | performermag.com | Benjamin Ricci

Pop quiz, hot shot. You’re out on the road, touring with your band, having the time of your life. That big festival gig you secured is coming up, but first you’ve got a smaller “fill-in” date with a venue promoter you’ve never worked with before. Maybe it’s a corporate event, it pays well, it’ll be packed, but they’re requiring proof of insurance. What do you do? What DO you do? OK, Dennis Hopper quips aside, if you’ve never encountered this before, don’t worry.
The PreSonus 30th Anniversary Sale is Here!

Feb 25, 2025 | performermag.com | Benjamin Ricci

To celebrate their 30th Anniversary, for a limited time you can save up to $200 off select PreSonus interfaces and home studio monitors and up to $50 off select recording bundles. For more info, and to shop the sale now thru March 31st, head here and stock up!*Receive up to $200 off your purchase of a marked product on presonus.com. Open to US residents only. Offer may not be combined with any other sale, promotion, discount, code, coupon and/or offer.
The MAUI family is complete - LD Systems MAUI G3 MIX now available

Jan 28, 2025 | performermag.com | Benjamin Ricci

LD Systems announces the immediate availability of the MAUI G3 MIX. The MAUI 11 G3 MIX and MAUI 28 G3 MIX models are expanding the application possibilities of the popular MAUI G3 series with an integrated digital six-channel mixer, professional effects, and convenient wireless remote control via smartphone or tablet. With the new column PA systems, the MAUI family is finally complete. The versatile portfolio is complemented by the MAUI 44 G2 professional PA system for full-blown band sound.
ACT ENTERTAINMENT NOW SHIPPING REBRANDED LAVA CABLES IN TIME FOR NAMM 2025

Jan 14, 2025 | performermag.com | Benjamin Ricci

ACT Entertainment, the industry-leading manufacturer and distributor of live performance and music equipment, announces the immediate availability of its Lava Cable brand with an entirely new look. While the products, which are designed to improve tone, functionality and durability, will remain the same, the brand’s logo, packaging and marketing materials have been enhanced to showcase its position as a boutique audio solution.
Stream Performer’s ‘Class of 2024’ Mixtape NOW

Dec 18, 2024 | performermag.com | Benjamin Ricci

It’s that time of year, time for Performer’s annual end-of-year mixtape celebration! As always, we thought, “What if we showed off the gear we were digging this year in the best way possible, by making some new music with all of it?” So, we enlisted the help of a killer crew of musicians, paired them with sick new studio monitors and headphones from our generous sponsors at ADAM Audio, next-gen Scarlett USB audio interfaces from Focusrite and the Bass Station II synth from the good folks at...