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Innovative Canadian guitar manufacturer Riversong Guitars has been hitting well above its weight since launching in the early 2000s, earning a number of awards and accolades (including the 2022 MMR…
In order for an independent music store to compete in today’s marketplace successfully, it must stand out from the crowd.
Ukulele sales may not be quite as white-hot as a few years back, but it’s not as if the diminutive instruments have fallen out of favor – far from it!
New and Notable Gear to Stock Up Preparation for the Upcoming Holiday Season
Bourgeois Guitars has released the Country Boy/TS—the latest model in their well-received Touchstone Series guitar line—now available in both Dreadnought and OM body styles.
New York’s pro audio industry leaders across the live production space came together on August 15 to attend an exclusive hands-on workshop demonstrating the potential of Sennheiser’s groundbreaking Wireless Multi-Channel…
MusicNomad is raising the bar to a new higher standard with their expanded range of Guitar Fret Care Products.
Whether it’s spots for the San Francisco 49ers, DocuSign, Hewlett Packard Enterprise or Comcast SportsNet, productions from corporate video to indie film, or acclaimed campaigns for Fiji Water and Mountain…
The MIDI Association is proud to announce this year's MIDI Innovation Awards live stream event taking place on 16 September 2023 at 10 am Pacific, 1 pm Eastern and 5…
SABIAN is proud to announce the inauguration of the SABIAN - Dom Famularo - SEN Mentorship Award.
MakeMusic is thrilled to announce that they have signed an exclusive agreement with Keiser Productions, Inc.
Lectrosonics is pleased to announce that the highly-anticipated DSR Digital Dual-Channel Slot Receiver, designed for ENG and portable location sound systems, is now shipping.
Nearly one year after the launch of the American Series Soloist™ SL3, Jackson® marks the next chapter in the brand’s investment in American-made guitars with the launch of the American…
Native Instruments has announced Music Production Suite 6, which includes more than 30 plugins across NI, iZotope, and Brainworx product lines and new versions of flagship products Ozone, Nectar, and…
The Women’s International Music Network (the WiMN) is excited to announce a new official partnership with NAMM (the National Association of Music Merchants) as the presenting sponsor of the 2024…
Sweetwater, the world's leading music technology and instrument retailer, has announced the promotion of Mike Clem to Chief Executive Officer and President, effective September 29, 2023.
Five Star Guitars, a renowned music store in Oregon, proudly announces its 25th anniversary of providing exceptional instruments, repair services, and lessons to musicians of all levels.
KHS America is excited to announce their recently launched B2B portal, providing dealers a streamlined platform with up-to-date information that can meet their business needs anytime, day or night.
Fender and Kevin Shields have resurrected Shields’ mythical 1970’s fuzz and injected a subversive feature set, creating the all-new Fender Shields Blender.
Gibson has announced the launch the first set of Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab Acoustic Guitars.
Hercules Stands is proud to present the new BS020BB Ultra Compact Music Stand.
William (Bill) Bartolini, renowned electronics and bass pickups innovator, has passed away at the age of 84.
New York indie rock group Yeah Yeah Yeahs are back on tour, with show dates in the U.S. and internationally following the release of their 2022 album, Cool it Down.
First-ever Glow-In-The-Dark instrument cables from Pig Hog set a new high bar for innovation, and showcase the brand’s commitment to exceptional quality with a unique twist.
As part of Guild's 70th anniversary and in collaboration with Soundgarden guitarist Kim Thayil, Guild Guitars is proud to introduce the all-new Thayil x Guild range of signature S-100 Polara…
Mojotone, the renowned name in crafting premium guitar and amplifier gear, is thrilled to unveil an exciting addition to their lineup: All-new pedal kits designed to energize your tone journey.
NAMM (www.namm.org/news), the world’s largest not-for-profit music trade organization representing the $17 billion music industry, announced its list of independent music product retailers to be honored at the Top 100…
Gibson is proud to announce the promotion of Mat Koehler to the role of Vice President of Product at Gibson Brands, reporting to Cesar Gueikian.
Proel North America is excited to announce that renowned keyboardists Philip Bailey and Myron McKinley of the iconic band Earth, Wind & Fire have joined forces with Dexibell, a leading…
Betty Sue Meyer, vice president and co-founder of Meyer Music, passed away on August 23.
Stax Music Academy and Gibson Gives have announced the student scholarship recipients for the new SMA Afterschool Program for 2023-24.
Music & Arts announces the recent opening of a brand-new store location in Westminster, Maryland.
Barnes & Mullins are pleased to introduce the new 1st Edition Mick Jagger Signature Custom Harmonica, made by Lee Oskar Harmonicas, in the popular ‘Diatonic C’ model.
Building on the global success of the Scarlett range - the world’s best-selling audio interfaces - Focusrite proudly announces the launch of Scarlett 4th Gen.
Today, there are too many occurrences of violence at all age levels. To help counter this disturbing trend, bass guitarist /singer-songwriter / record producer and funk innovator Bootsy Collins has…
The nomination process for the 2023 Dealers' Choice Awards (DCAs) has now begun.
Capable of 135dB peak, Martin Audio’s latest announcement, THS, is an extremely powerful point source loudspeaker which combines very high output with extended frequency response.
Cameo presents the PIXBAR G2 series. The second generation of LED bars is IP65 certified and therefore also suitable for outdoor use.
