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Described as “a retreat from the modern world” the German-themed Albert’s Schloss emporium was influenced by the operators’ across Alpine Europe. Named after Prince Albert, the second unit in Birmingham…
We invite you to participate in the next MMR survey - this time on the topic of Guitar & Bass straps (results to appear in our May 2022 issue). If the subject…
On April 10, NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino sent the following message: Scott Lombardo passed away on Wednesday after a brave fight against ALS. Scott worked in the music products industry since…
On April 10, NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino shared the following sad news: Music retailer and long-time music advocate, Al Jensen, passed away on Friday. He was 94 years old. Al…
Like most creatives, Niklas Fuchs loves a challenge. What better way is there, he believes, to expand one’s horizons and to grow as a designer and programmer than to light…
Kanileʻa ʻUkulele, one of the most recognizable Hawaiʻi-based ʻukulele brands, has acquired Ukulele Underground, the groundbreaking platform for ʻukulele learning online. With this new collaboration, both Hawaiʻi based companies have…
As part of Spring Guitar-A-Thon 2022, and in celebration of Earth Day, Guitar Center is partnering with D’Addario for a special event. From April 14 through May 4, at Guitar Center…
Supporting the welcome return of in-person large-scale trade shows, Allen & Heath USA partner, American Music & Sound, will be back at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) 2022 show…
Originally scheduled to take place in 2021, the postponed ‘Peacock In Concert – Illusion Of Time’ event was finally held at the 6200-capacity AFAS Live in Amsterdam earlier this month.…
To continue to meet the high-demand needs of DJs, musicians, and production professionals in their quest for industry-leading tools and creative inspiration, AlphaTheta Music Americas’ Pioneer DJ brand has partnered…
Exclusive only for the NAMM Show, Keep It Universal will be introducing some new apparel concepts. KIU will not release the new ideas to the public for purchase until June 6th,…
Music & Arts, one of the nation’s largest musical instrument retailers and lesson providers, announces the opening of its new store-within-a-store in the New Orleans Guitar Center, located at 1000…
