August Muse Relocates Elizabethton Storefront
August Muse has relocated its downtown Elizabethton, Tennessee, storefront to 404 E. Elk Ave., according to a report from the Elizabethton Star. Owned by Paula Augustine, August Muse is a…
Bad Cat Amplifiers Unveils Cub 15 Mod Shop Edition
Bad Cat Amplifiers introduced the Cub 15 Mod Shop Edition, a handcrafted, American-built amplifier that returns one of the company's most beloved designs to its original philosophy. Available as either…
Study reveals audio tempo impacts hospitality dwell time and sales
Background music tempo and sound system design significantly influence guest dwell time and spending habits in hospitality venues, according to data compiled by audio manufacturer 1 SOUND. The company highlights…
Study links slower music and balanced sound levels to longer stays and higher sales in restaurants
According to 1 SOUND, slower background tracks can add roughly 40% more time to a guest’s visit. Data from a 2024 analysis revealed that patrons exposed to low‑tempo music lingered…
MakeMusic Launches Digital Sheet Music Storefront for Music Educators
MakeMusic, the company behind MakeMusic Cloud and MakeMusic Shop, announced the launch of MakeMusic Shop, a new digital sheet music storefront built specifically for music educators. MakeMusic Shop allows educators…
HyperShop adds new case and privacy screen for MacBook Neo
HyperShop announced an expansion of its MacBook Neo accessories, introducing a clear protective case and a magnetic privacy screen designed for professionals, students and everyday Apple users. The company says…
ADJ Restructures U.S. Sales and Technical Support Team to Drive Continued Growth
ADJ Products has expanded and restructured its U.S. sales and technical support team to facilitate continued growth and brand awareness in the professional lighting, LED video, and audio markets. The…
Portman's Music Superstore Celebrates 90 Years as Georgia's Oldest Continuously Operated Music Retailer
Portman’s Music Superstore, a cornerstone of music retail and music education across Georgia and South Carolina, is celebrating its 90th anniversary in 2026. Founded in downtown Savannah in 1936, Portman’s…
Fishman Brings on Martinez to Helm Sales & Marketing
Fishman is pleased to announce that Billy Martinez has joined the company as Vice President of Sales & Marketing. Billy’s quarter century of industry experience includes, most recently, 10 years…
The Acoustic Shoppe: Blending Tradition with Technology
I first met The Chapman Brothers a few years back when I worked on a NAMM project with Jeremy Chapman. I didn’t get to hear them play music until a…
Rhodes Unveils Custom Shop ‘Marshmallow’ Piano in Pastel Pink
Rhodes Music announces the latest release in its Custom Shop series: the MK8 ‘Marshmallow,’ available to order from April 9 through April 23. Defined by a pastel pink finish and…
Sweetwater Expands Again, Making the Nation’s Largest Music Store Even Larger
The nation’s largest music store — located on the Sweetwater campus in Fort Wayne, Indiana — is getting even bigger. Sweetwater is unveiling a significant update to its retail store,…