New Iris Concert Ukuleles from Flight
Flight has released a new model in its Princess Series, the Iris.
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TMP-Pro Introduces Quest Commercial Electronics to the U.S. Market
TMP-Pro, the pro-audio, video, lighting, and accessories division of The Music People, an Exertis | Jam business, has announced it is now the exclusive U.S. distributor for Quest Commercial products…
Trade Regrets: Larry Greene
Larry Greene, 72, passed away Dec 22nd. He is survived by his wife Janine, son Justin, father Brian Greene, brothers Marc and Scott, as well as many family members not…
Allen & Heath Avantis Makes Things Easy for Jason Lovins Band
Jason Lovins Band, an independent Christian rock group based out of Kentucky, has been touring consistently in houses of worship and college campus ministries since its formation in 2001.
TAMA Announces New, Limited-Edition STAR Factory Vault Bird’s Eye Maple Kit
New for 2023, TAMA has announced the latest addition to its premier flagship line of drums, the STAR Factory Vault Series.
Pearl Corporation Announces Opening of 2023 Scholarship Application
Pearl Corporation announces the opening of its third annual college scholarship, "Musicians Making A Difference," which will award two $5,000 scholarships totaling $10,000 to high school musicians who have demonstrated…
Jericho Guitars Accuses Gibson of Shutting Down Site, Threatening Business
On Thursday January 12, Dave Muselman, CEO and president of Jericho Guitars, posted to Facebook regarding alleged recent actions taken by Gibson Brands to shut down Jericho's website and web…
The Expanding Multi-Scale Guitar and Bass Market
Established manufacturers can be slow to embrace new concepts unless they can see a large market.
Peter Schmitt of Schmitt Music: ‘To Better Serve the Customer’
Midwest MI retail powerhouse Schmitt Music has undergone some significant changes in recent years.
Piece(s) of the Action: Sales Trends of Trumpet Mouthpieces
Robust sales post-pandemic, greater player embrace of custom units, trending brands – in this report, MI retailers share thoughts on these aspects of the trumpet mouthpieces market and more in…
Hitting All the Right Notes: Examining a Robust B♭ Trumpet Market
Likely the most widely used type of trumpet, B♭ pitched models of the instrument are key components of some of the most popular music being recorded and performed today.
The AES Celebrates 75 Years of Audio Innovation in 2023
In March of 1948, a group of notable engineers committed to improving audio quality held the first meeting of the Audio Engineering Society in New York City.
Universal Audio Sphere DLX & LX Modeling Microphones
Universal Audio announces that the UA Sphere DLX and Sphere LX microphones are now shipping worldwide.
BOSS Expands Katana Guitar Amplifier Range with Three New Models
BOSS announces three new models in the best-selling lineup of Katana guitar amplifiers.
University of Texas at Austin Student Awarded the Inaugural Kevin Garren Memorial Scholarship from the D’Addario Foundation
The non-profit D’Addario Foundation is honored to award Thomas Kurtz, Professor of Music at San Antonio College and Doctoral Candidate at the University of Texas Austin, the inaugural Kevin Garren…
MMR Dealer Survey: Cymbals
We welcome you to participate in this month's MI retailer survey on the topic of drum cymbals.
TASCAM Announces the TASCAM Sonicview Digital Recording and Mixing Consoles with Multi-Environment Touch Screens
TASCAM has announced the TASCAM Sonicview Recording Mixer line available as either the TASCAM Sonicview 16XP or TASCAM Sonicview 24XP.
Icon Judy Collins, Noelle Scaggs of Fitz and the Tantrums, and Hit Songwriter Shelly Peiken to be Honored at the 2023 She Rocks Awards
The Women’s International Music Network (the WiMN) reveals Judy Collins, Noelle Scaggs and Shelly Peiken as the first announced honorees at the upcoming 2023 She Rocks Awards.
Genelec Elevates its Customer Experience with New Virtual Showroom
To complement its growing global network of physical Experience Centres, Genelec has introduced its online Virtual Showroom, where visitors can explore a wide range of active loudspeaker systems and technologies…
PRS Guitars Releases 2023 New Models and Specification Updates
PRS Guitars’ 2023 line up is here, bringing with it several exciting new models and updated specifications.
Fender H.E.R. Limited Edition Stratocaster
H.E.R. has blazed a glittering trail through the current R&B landscape with her dynamic voice, smooth rhythms and slow-burning guitar solos.
Peavey Electronics Reissues 6505 II Tube Guitar Amplifier
Peavey Electronics® carries on its high-gain legacy with the release of the 6505 II tube guitar amplifier.
Allen & Heath to Begin Tenth Semester of Award-Winning Mini Masterclass Series
Allen & Heath USA is proud to announce a brand new semester of their weekly Mini Masterclass series.
Los Cabos Drumsticks - Three New Distribution Partnerships
Los Cabos Drumsticks is very excited to begin long lasting exclusive partnerships with KMC (USA), Sound-Service (EU + UK), and GM Music (MX).
Hoshino (U.S.A.) Inc. Welcomes Jill R. Cohen as General Counsel and Vice President of Administration
Hoshino (U.S.A.) Inc. (“Hoshino”) is pleased to announce the hire of Jill R. Cohen, Esq. to the newly-created role of General Counsel and vice president of Administration.
Martin Audio Plans Hybrid Online/offline Product Launch Event for ISE 2023
In recognition of the changing post-pandemic exhibition landscape, Martin Audio has announced that it plans to run both an online and offline product launch event at ISE 2023, in order…
Trade Regrets: Michael Lefferts
Michael Lefferts (4/19/41 – 12/19/2022) passed away on Monday, December 19, 2022 in Homosassa, Florida.
TAMA Announces Release of New STAGESTAR Series Kits
New for 2023, TAMA has announced the release of their new, super-affordable STAGESTAR drum kits.
New Iris Concert Ukuleles from Flight
Meet the Flight Iris, a solid spruce top concert ukulele sporting a painted top in black, blue, or red, pick guard, and laminate mahogany back and sides.
Legendary Go-Go’s Drummer Spends the Week Rehearsing at Bill’s Music
Gina Schock, legendary drummer for '80s all- girl rock band The Go-Go’s, recently spent the week rehearsing at family owned music store Bill’s Music in Catonsville, “Music City” Maryland.
MakeMusic, Creators of MakeMusic Cloud (SmartMusic), Acquires Fons, the Automated Scheduling and Payment Platform for Appointment-Based Business
MakeMusic, makers of MakeMusic Cloud, formerly SmartMusic, announce that they have acquired Fons, the award-winning, streamlined and automated scheduling and payment platform for appointment-based business.
Casio America Names Privette Southeast Regional Sales Manager
Casio America has announced that Lacy Privette has been appointed as the company’s Southeast Regional Sales Manager, effective immediately.
Roomful of Teeth is all Smiles With DPA Microphones
From first listen, it’s obvious that amplified vocal ensemble Roomful of Teeth is unlike any other performance group around today.
Audio-Technica Introduces ATH-M50xSTS StreamSet Models, World’s First Streaming Headsets
Audio-Technica has announced the release of its ATH-M50xSTS and ATH-M50xSTS-USB StreamSet™ streaming headsets.
Pensado’s Place Residency to Take Over The 2023 NAMM Show
Pensado’s Place, the global powerhouse of pro audio insights, education, and mentorship returns to The NAMM Show, April 13-15, 2023.
AP International Music Supply Announces W-Music Distribution Exclusivity for Floyd Rose in Europe
Floyd Rose, the iconic maker of the double-locking tremolo system which bears its name, is pleased to announce that they will be opening a sole Floyd Rose European distribution channel…
The TASCAM Portacapture X8 Multi-track Handheld Recorder Brings Creative Opportunity to YouTuber Matt Johnson
With today’s social media and other outlets for expression, videographers have a wealth of opportunity to bring their artistic efforts to the masses.
Christopher Melendy Appointed as Central Regional Sales Manager for Allen & Heath USA
Allen & Heath USA is proud to announce the hiring of industry veteran Christopher Melendy as regional sales manager for the Central territory.
Renkus-Heinz Partners with AV Distributor Matrix Sales to Bring The Sound Solution to Denmark
In a move to ensure the best and most comprehensive sound solutions are available to consultants, system integrators and end users in Denmark, Renkus-Heinz has announced a newfound partnership with Denmark-based AV…
Roland Debuts New Musical Instrument Innovations and Enters the Gaming Category at CES 2023
Roland (Central Hall #15301), the world-leading electronic musical instruments and multimedia products brand, announces the debut of several new music products and marks its entrance into the gaming category at…