Aguilar launches SL series cabs
New York-based bass specialist Aguilar, has launched its new SL Series 4x10 cabinets.
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Lee Oskar promo encourages guitarist to blow
Barnes and Mullins has launched a new point of sale promotion in association with leading harmonica brand, Lee Oskar with the aim of encouraging more guitarists to play harmonica.
Hal Leonard Purchases Music Minus One
Hal Leonard Corporation has purchased Music Minus One. The joint announcement was made by Keith Mardak, CEO of Hal Leonard, and Irv Kratka, owner and founder of Music Minus One.
Musikmesse 2017: Organizers Announce Dates
Musikmesse 2017 will be held April 5 – 8, 2017. In sequencing the days from Wednesday to Saturday the organisers are taking account of experiences gathered from the past event…
Musikmesse announces 2017 dates
Musikmesse WILL take place next year and will be held from 5th to 8th April 2017.
Apogee launches Mac version of ONE interface
Apogee Electronics and UK distributor Sound Technology are shipping the new Apogee ONE for Mac audio interface.
Drum Show adds Serbian protege
Drummer Marko Djordjevic will appear in the Education Zone at the London Drum Show 2016 in association with Natal Drums.
Headstock backs beginners with drum lesson giveaway
In association with the Academy of Contemporary Music, Zildjian Cymbals and Tama Drums, Headstock Distribution has developed a series of ten instructional drum lessons to giveaway free with all beginner level…
Ashly Audio Appoints LVX Marketing Rep In Northern California And Northern Nevada
Ashly Audio, has appointed LVX Marketing to serve as its manufacturers representative in northern California and northern Nevada. Between them, LVX President Ed Ulibarri and LVX CEO John Hernandez have…
660 Guitars Launches Website
660 Guitars announces the launch of their website: www.660guitars.com.
NAMM Urges California State Leaders to Update Visual and Performing Arts Standards
On Thursday, May 19, the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) and representatives from its membership will travel to Sacramento to join arts leaders and music educators to ask members…
ROUNDTABLE: Electric guitar market
Few instruments have inspired the type of passion as the electric guitar since the instrument’s introduction in the 1930s and subsequent evolution.Jazz, rock, R&B, country, pop, metal – without electric…
Radial shipping new Jensen pre-amp
Radial Engineering is shipping the Jensen Twin-Servo 500 Series preamplifier.
L'Arrivée adds Indian Laurel acoustics
Larrivée Guitars and UK distributor Sound Technology have added a limited line of East Indian Laurel acoustics.
Ernie Ball launches Maroon 5 guitarist signature model
Ernie Ball Music Man has launched the Valentine, a guitar designed by James Valentine from Maroon 5, which will be available for pre-order on 1st June.
Natal launching new Meta snares
Marshall’s Natal drum brand has expanded with the addition of its new Meta Series of alloy snare drums, which it is debuting at this weekend's Glasgow Drum Show.
New Soundcraft mixing consoles available
UK distributor Sound Technology has launched Soundcraft’s new Signature Multi-Track Series mixing consoles.
Turin Brakes join LAGS line-up
Turin Brakes are the latest act to sign up to the London Acoustic Guitar Show this September.
Certifiable
A scene in an episode of the HBO series Vinyl likely had MI retailers laughing. James Jagger – yes, the son of Sir Mick – plays the leader of a…
ESSA Passage Provides Opportunities to Expand Music Learning During the School Day: A Call to Action
After more than ten years of music education advocacy and “storming the Hill,” it feels like we have been in a holding pattern since January 1, 2016 as the realities…
Small Business Matters: 4 Behaviors to Help Bosses Beat the Blues
If you are a business owner, a caring manager, perhaps a commissioned sales person, or even a sales rep for a manufacturer, you should be interested in this month’s installment…
Plugged In – Part I: Electric Guitar Suppliers Discuss the 2016 Market
Few instruments have inspired the type of passion as the electric guitar since the instrument’s introduction in the 1930s and subsequent evolution.
Musikmesse 2016 Premiere of New Show Concept
From April 7 to 10, the Frankfurt Fair and Exhibition Centre was the setting for a newly overhauled Musikmesse, showcasing the MI sector in Europe.
The Century Club - Family Values
In this special feature, MMR turns the spotlight on family-owned American suppliers of musical instruments who have been in continuous operation for at least 100 years.
Down to the Wire(less) Wireless Microphone Sales Making Strides
With nearly 80 percent (79.4) of retailers participating in this month’s survey reporting that sales of wireless mics are either up or level when compared to this time last year,…
Dynaudio Pro Introduces LYD Nearfield Monitors
Brand new from Dynaudio Pro, the offer producers and musicians nearfield speakers that excel when used in controlled volume listening spaces.
Conventional Wisdom (well, perhaps “Conventional Ramblings”…)
Trade shows and conventions – for many vocations, they’re an integral component to doing business, but opinions can nonetheless vary.
Whirlwind Expands New York Factory
Whirlwind, a leading interface manufacturer for the live event, audio installations, effects pedals, and theater industries, announced that they are completing a 13,000-square-foot expansion of their New York factory to handle…
Ear Trumpet adds to live mic range
Ear Trumpet Labs has added to its live mic range with the new Josphine microphone.
Harman adds dbx cable testing duo
Harman’s dvx marque has launched two new CT series cable testing accessories.
Supro backs Rick Vito tour
Grammy-nominated guitarist and performer Rick Vito has just kicked off his German tour this Thursday and has chosen two Supro Tremo-Verbs (1622RT) for his sound.
Giving Back In Europe With Mumford & Sons
Continuing with the spirit of giving to the communities welcoming them, Mumford & Sons and Deering Banjos bring you the European Charity Banjos. A Custom one-of-a-kind banjo was made for…
Shure Names Griffin VP of Operations
Shure Incorporated has announced that Jamie Griffin joined the Company as its vice president of operations.
iZotope gamifies audio training
iZotope has unveiled Pro Audio Essentials, a free game-based course for music producers to practice and improve their audio skills.
Double boost for London music shows
Future’s newly acquired Blaze Publishing music events have been boosted by the addition of some key performers.
Klotz appoints Music Link in US
The Music Link has taken over all sales and distribution operations for Klotz AIS Germany’s product range to the MI retail sector in the US.
Butera and NAfME Part Ways
On Wednesday, May 11th, after a tumultuous few days which had set the blogosphere/social media a-flutter (due to comments made by NAfME leader Michael Butera in April that many deemed to suggest racial…
Magagna Joins Riversong as Director of International Sales
David Magagna, CEO of Cobble Hill International, will be joining the team at Riversong Guitars as director of international Sales, Riversong CEO Mike Miltimore has announced.
DigiTech adds Looking Glass Overdrive
Harman’s DigiTech brand has launched the DOD Looking Glass Class-A FET Overdrive pedal in collaboration with Shoe pedals.