If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. With nationwide self-quarantine orders now in full effect due to COVID-19, most of us are stuck at home, as local officials mandate shelter-in-place orders in an effort to …
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If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. When it comes time to replace your strings, there are two extreme types of bassists: Those who re-string after every show (or as much as time and budget …
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If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. All drummers know that feeling when you first sit behind the kit. There’s an empowering energy that you’re in control now, in position to play your heart out, …
Read More »The Best Tarps For Indoor and Outdoor Use
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Whether you’re going camping or headed to a festival, a well-made tarp should be part of your setup and gear. The best tarps (short for tarpaulin) come in …
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If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. The music business is one of the most competitive industries out there. For decades, the best a good band could hope for was to tour extensively, praying that …
Read More »The Best Percussion Shakers For the Stage or Studio
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. When it comes to creating smooth percussion sounds, handheld shakers are a simple means of adding additional sonic layers to musical arrangements. With the right textures and volume …
Read More »The Best Blank Staff Paper For Writing Music
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. More and more people may be recording songs on their phone these days, but when it comes to composing music, you’ll still want to use a pad of …
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This article is a part of RS Recommends, an editorial series reviewing products in music and entertainment. Items are independently selected; Penske Media may earn a commission from purchases made from our links. Burning Man takes over Black Rock City again this week as the annual festival marks its 33rd …
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