Music Gear Review
Gone are the days when small PA systems sounded no better than your 2000's school computer's monitors. The 2026 musician is spoilt for choice of amps that not only sound incredible, but are also easy on the back. Today, I've compiled the two most
On Stage
There are a couple of content creators out there in the live music space who have made online careers out of telling musicians "you're doing it wrong", and even worse, presenting alternative solutions that are either outdated or outright wrong. To be honest, the existence of
Music Gear Review
Vietnam is the one country I've performed at where you cannot take the house system for granted. New venues that I show up to either have a pristine Electro-Voice Evolve 70, or a crapped out Nanomax karaoke machine doubling as a PA for this special occasion. Whether
Music Gear Review
Think of any large act today, like Coldplay, Drake, Arctic Monkeys, or Rosalía, and ask yourself whether they use backing tracks when they perform in massive arenas all over the world. The likelihood that they're using them is way higher than not, even in genres you'd
Music Gear Review
I find small cafe gigs more intimidating than regular, rowdy bar gigs, or massive high-production corporate events. The reason is that they are way more unpredictable, you never know what kind of gear they have, and in what condition. So today we're going to talk about cafe
On Stage
A little while ago, I made an Instagram post that got a few laughs from some fellow musicians here in Saigon. It was a skit about "dealing with the heat while performing", and while I keep it light-hearted, my protocol is no joke. I'm no
Music Gear Review
If I could ever be accused of writing a clickbait title, it would be this time. But I really do mean it. I hate the Shure SM58. For all the hype this microphone draws, and all the recommendations it gets for professionals and beginners alike, there are a few problems
Day in the Life
Billy, the guitarist, is noodling on his Harley Benton T-style guitar. Jason, the drummer, is playing a jazz sequence that he's been practicing at home because his girlfriend said she's tired of hearing his "screamy" music. And Ana, the singer, has been doomscrolling
Day in the Life
Truth be told, it's hard to find information about the live music scene in Ho Chi Minh City online. I landed in Vietnam with a couple of gigs pre-booked but had no idea what the reality of working as a musician in Saigon would be, what the
Music Gear Review
Have you ever made an intercontinental move as a musician? Let me tell you, it's a stressful affair. The gear you've accumulated for years suddenly has to go through a trial by fire that takes its weight, size and usefulness into account in a test that
Day in the Life
Let's be real, the music business is more about appearances than musicality. If you look like you play all the time, you'll probably play all the time, so presenting as someone who does so is essential for keeping your calendar booked. Having certain documents ready to