Strangely enough, we actually listen to every album we get. If we really like your album, we might find you and interview you. So if you’re based on the West Coast, send us your music!

All materials for review can be sent to our West Coast office:

Attn: Reviews
1278 20th Ave. Ste. C-1
San Francisco, CA 94122

We want your bio and contact info, but you can save some money and keep the glossy headshots to yourself. We do accept submissions electronically through Sonicbids as well.

Our lead time is about ten weeks, so get things in as early as you can.

We’re always looking for the next Greil Marcus, Annie Leibovitz, or um…maybe not Monica — here’s how to get your illustrious career started.

Writers

Writers begin with album reviews, and can work up to live reviews and interview-based articles. If you can consistently pitch good ideas, we’ll definitely keep you around. We expect that our writers maintain a professional voice and are knowledgeable about the music they review. Performer is not a consumer guide or a blog — you are a critic, and your words need to be thoughtful and constructive.

To apply, email two PDF clips or URLs and a short letter introducing yourself and your experience to wcpeditorial@performermag.com.

Photographers

Our photographers combine creativity, professionalism, and technical virtuosity. Everyone starts with live photos, and can work up to portrait shoots as a way of trying out for paid cover shoots.

To apply, email a link to your portfolio and a short letter introducing yourself and your experience to wcpeditorial@performermag.com.

Interns

Internships at Performer last a minimum of three months. We require 8-10 hours per week during business hours (10-6, Monday-Friday) — slightly more around mid-month deadlines. Review and feature writing opportunities will made be available to interns depending on time and commitment. Your input on music coverage will be welcomed.

Mail all application materials to:
Attn: West Coast Editor
Performer Magazine
1278 20th Ave. Ste. C-1
San Francisco, CA 94122

Editorial Internships

As an Editorial Assistant, you will learn about several facets of working on a music magazine, from assignments to copyediting to distribution. When articles start pouring in mid-month, you’ll be responsible for some copyediting and light fact checking. Throughout the month, duties will include screening new CD submissions, updating and expanding directories of different musicians’ resources, researching venues and independent media in different cities for our Tour Stop section, researching distribution points, light MySpace monitoring, and researching and writing music-related news shorts for the metropolitan areas of the West Coast.

Applicants must have at least one year of experience at a publication and a demonstrated interest in West Coast music. They should also be working toward a B.A. in Journalism, English or Communications.

To apply, please send us the following:

- a letter introducing yourself and explaining your interest in the position
- a resume
- a list of 10 West Coast bands you would like to see covered in the magazine
- two samples of critical arts writing (clips are preferable)

As a magazine for musicians, Performer provides relevant and well-researched articles on performing, recording and promoting your music, and negotiating your way through the minefield of the music business. We also keep you up to date on gear with news and reviews by experienced musicians. Each issue features a different comprehensive directory of musicians’ resources like recording studios, independent labels, and venues. Our Classifieds will help you start a band, replace a drummer, or find a deal on CD duplication. Check out our website for articles and information: www.performermag.com.

Performer covers local music news all along the West Coast, so tell us when something is happening in your town. In the News: Opening a new business? Remodeling? Getting shut down? Signing a new band? Going on tour? In The Studio: Who’s recording this month? Who’s producing? Who should we be looking out for? Send all tip-offs to wcpeditorial@performermag.com.