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11 Best Portable Line Array Systems for Bands in 2027

Compare 11 portable line array systems for bands, from compact column PAs to larger subwoofer setups, and find the right fit for your gigs.

Dead Set Live Team
November 7, 2026

Musician Skills

Stage Volume Basics: Why Your Band Sounds Worse When You Turn Up

What you need to know about stage volume is crucial because turning it up can actually make your band sound worse, but there’s more to improve your live mix.

Dead Set Live Team
January 12, 2026

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11 Best Digital Audio Recorders for Musicians in 2027

Compare 11 digital audio recorders for musicians by input options, recording formats,…

Dead Set Live Team
November 10, 2026

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13 Best Acoustic Guitars for Singer-Songwriters in 2027

Compare 13 acoustic guitars for singer-songwriters, from compact practice instruments…

Dead Set Live Team
November 10, 2026

Music

Paul McCartney Becomes A Billionaire And World’s Third Richest Musician

Forbes estimates Paul McCartney is worth $1.4 billion, placing him third among…

Dead Set Live Team
November 10, 2026

Music

U2 Recalls 2006 Brazilian Carnival Experience With Music Icon Gilberto Gil That Helped Inspire Carnaval De Luz

The Edge says a 2006 Carnival visit in Salvador with Gilberto Gil and Quincy Jones…

Dead Set Live Team
November 10, 2026