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Graph Tech Releases Innovative 'HeliumX' Mono-Saddle for Bass and Bass Ukuleles

Graph Tech Guitar Labs will be releasing the new “HeliumX” Ghost Mono-Saddle for bass, designed for electric bass, multi-scale bass, and bass ukuleles.

DPA Microphones Announces New 2012 and 2015 Pencil Mics

DPA Microphones, the leading manufacturer of high-quality microphone solutions, unveils its new compact 2012 Cardioid and 2015 Wide Cardioid Microphones.

Hohner's TriStar Shines New Light on Accordions

Allen & Heath Powers SXSW 2023

For nearly ten years, Allen & Heath has been the house console provider for the British Music Embassy stage at the South by Southwest (SXSW) festival in Austin, TX.

Spark GO from Positive Grid - Ultra Portable, AI-Powered Guitar Amp

Positive Grid reveals Spark GO – a rugged, ultra-portable guitar/bass amp and Bluetooth® speaker with advanced acoustics that delivers detailed, room-filling sound.

Sound Specialist Glen Marullo Captures the Sounds of The English on Location with Lectrosonics

The American Western has been among the most popular genres in movies and TV for as long as there have been movies and TV.

Kontra K Tour Powered By ChamSys

Chart topping German rapper Kontra K avoids the “tough guy” persona that many other artists in this genre adopt, but, as the old saying goes, “looks can be deceiving.”

Polyphia and Fishman Introduce New Fluence Pickups

On the eve of the second leg of their U.S. tour and upcoming European tour, Fishman is thrilled to announce Polyphia’s Tim Henson and Scott LePage now have their own…

TASCAM Introduces the SB-16D 16-in/16-out Dante Stage Box

TASCAM is pleased to announce the debut of the SB-16D 16-in/16-out Dante Enabled Stage Box.

Music & Arts sponsors Fire in Ice street festival in Frederick, MD

For the second year in a row, Music & Arts, one of the nation’s largest musical instrument retailers and lesson providers, served as presenting sponsor of a street festival in…

The Pro Audio Design Group Announces Appointment of New EMEA Sales & Marketing Director

In its landmark 30th year, the PAD Group announces its expansion, with the appointment of Robbie Dunne as EMEA Sales & Marketing Director.

Pro Audio Design, Inc. Celebrates 30th Anniversary at The NAMM Show

Pro Audio Design, Inc., the highly regarded pro audio retailer and studio design group based in Hanover, Massachusetts, is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a series of celebratory events, starting…

Billie Joe Armstrong Les Paul Junior from Gibson

Designed in collaboration with Green Day’s legendary guitarist, Billie Joe Armstrong, Gibson is proud to unveil the new Billie Joe Armstrong Les Paul Junior.

Fender Signature Michael Landau 'Coma' Stratocaster

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) and the Fender Custom Shop (FCS) have announced the latest addition to its ‘Stories Collection’ which highlights cult-favorite Fender® instruments that have been modified in…

John Fogerty to Be Honored With the Music for Life Award at The 2023 NAMM Show

GRAMMY® winner, composer, and musician John Fogerty will be presented with the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) “Music for Life” award at The 2023 NAMM Show on April 13…

New Lineup of Connoisseur Series Meyer Bros. Mouthpieces: Band of Bros.

Players have asked and jj Babbitt is delivering.

HeadRush PRIME: New Flagship Pedalboard

HeadRush, the leading maker of touchscreen-based solutions for guitar-based performers, is  announcing the release of its new flagship multi-FX pedalboard - the HeadRush PRIME.

HeadRush Acquires Audio Media Research

Martin Audio North America Announces Open Days

Martin Audio North America has chosen the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland, for its first post-pandemic Open Day on Tuesday, May 9.

DAS Audio Helps Keep the Energy Level High at Legacy Fitness

Exercise helps keep us healthy. While people can certainly choose the types of exercise that work best for them, the popularity of fitness centers has exploded in recent years.

Announcing 'Music Creation 2023'

Westchester Media, Inc., a leading music education publishing and conference event firm, has announced that, in collaboration with The Mike Curb College of Arts, Media, and Communication at California State…

MMR Dealer Survey: USB Microphones

We invite you to participate in our next MI Dealer Survey -- this month on the topic of USB Microphones.

Sheerlink by RTX

In association with the NAMM Show in Anaheim, California (April 13-15, 2023), RTX A/S, (NASDAQ Copenhagen: RTX A/S), a leader in the design of resilient wireless audio solutions, has announced one…

Be Part of the Music Launches New Online Dashboard for Music Educators

Be Part of the Music (BPOTM), the music advocacy team of Music & Arts (M&A), has re-launched its website, bepartofthemusic.org, featuring its new online Dashboard web portal for music educators.

Neumann’s MCM Conquers the Big Stage

Neumann.Berlin, the legendary studio specialist, is quickly gaining traction in the live market, too.

ACT Entertainment Showcases Lil’ RAT at NAMM 2023

ACT Entertainment, an industry-leading manufacturer and distributor of music and live performance equipment, will feature its Lil’ RAT distortion pedal at the 2023 NAMM Show (Booth 11514).

Therese Curatolo Elevates Her Recordings with MXL Microphones

Raised by a family of musicians, Therese Curatoloknew from an early age that her calling was also going to be music.

Triad-Orbit Named Official Stand System Of Berklee College Of Music

Triad-Orbit Advanced Stand Systems made its public debut at the AES Show in New York City in October 2013, showcasing its revolutionary reinvention of the microphone stand to a who’s who of…

New Taylor 400 Series Sunburst Guitars

Taylor® Guitars brings an eye-catching new aesthetic to its highly regarded rosewood/spruce 400 Series.

New 'Latin American String Collection' Features Accessible Solos for Violin, Viola, & Cello

Kendor Music Publishing is thrilled to release The Latin American String Collection, 30 Songs in Authentic Styles with Accompaniment Tracks, a collection of original pieces for string instruments in traditional…

KLANG’s Immersive IEM Mix Brings New Tricks to Pitbull Tour

Having sold more than 25 million studio albums and over 100 million singles globally, there’s plenty of evidence to suggest that Armando Christian Pérez—best known as Pitbull—truly earned his other…

DigiTech/DOD Relaunches DOD Envelope Filter 440 Effects Pedal

DigiTech/DOD announces the eagerly anticipated relaunch of the DOD Envelope Filter 440 effects pedal.

New D’Addario Promotions to the Band & Orchestral Product Groups

D’Addario is thrilled to announce new personnel changes to the Band & Orchestral (B&O) Product Group, with two standout, longtime sales members moving onto the team. 

Royer Labs Celebrates 25th Anniversary with the Introduction of the R-10 'Hot Rod' 25th Anniversary Microphone

To kick off its 25th anniversary celebration, Royer Labs announces the R-10 “Hot Rod” 25th Anniversary microphone—a passive mono ribbon microphone designed for use both in the studio and on…

Mary Spender, Shelly Peiken, Judy Collins, Noelle Scaggs and more to be Honored at the 11th Annual She Rocks Awards

The Women’s International Music Network (the WiMN) is proud to announce honorees singer-songwriter and YouTube sensation Mary Spender, Michelle Bell (Roc Nation), Katherine Wing (Roland), Stacey Ryan (School of Rock),…

EarthQuaker Devices Reissues the White Light Overdrive

EarthQuaker Devices is excited to reissue the White Light™ Overdrive.

DYNAMO Strings from Thomastik-Infeld

Connolly Music, the U.S. representative of Thomastik-Infeld Strings, is honored to announce the forthcoming release of truly groundbreaking violin strings.

SubDrum Patents 'Drums to Speakers Technology'

SubDrum Industries LLC (Melbourne, Florida USA) is pleased to announce their participation at the upcoming 2023 NAMM Show scheduled for April 13-15 (Hall C, booth 6534) in Anaheim, CA. 

Frameworks' New Speaker Wedge Stands - Minimalist Design, Maximized Sound

Gator Frameworks has announced the launch of its new angled studio monitor/speaker wedge stands designed to provide an optimal listening experience, while being mindful of compact setups.

Lanikai Celebrates Two Decades of Ukulele Innovation

2023 marks the 20th anniversary of the introduction of Lanikai Ukuleles.