As anyone who has invested serious time in a band will know, a member leaving can be a devastating experience. in some cases, it can even lead to the disintegration of the entire band (depending on the status of the departed). So, how exactly does a band recover from such a devastating blow? What happens…
Depending on the bass player you talk with, their love of picks will hit anywhere from love to true hatred. Those who express this hatred often do so with a fiery passion. So, why do bass players hate picks? Using a pick is not a bad thing. However, as a beginner, using a pick can…
A little bit of vinyl crackling can’t be a bad thing, no other recording technology has lasted this long. First, it was vinyl vs. 8-Track, then it was vinyl vs. cassette and then it became vinyl vs. CD. As if nothing has changed, the age-old debate rages on— what sounds better, vinyl, or digital? Whatever…
Have you ever lost your voice after spending Tuesday night at a show screaming along to your favorite songs and shouting into the ears of complete strangers? Imagine screaming into a microphone, as loudly as you can, for roughly 2 hours a night. Imagine being on tour and repeating that process over and over for…
