In Today’s Music Business… Time-Tested Practices Still Serve You Well
by Menzie Pittman, author of The New Musician When we make the decision to learn an instrument, we are choosing to tackle an undertaking of many colors and dimensions. Taking an…
Kirk Hammett and Gibson Custom Unveil the Raven
One of the most iconic rock guitarists of our generation, Kirk Hammett—legendary guitarist of the multi-platinum-selling, nine-time GRAMMY® Award-winning band Metallica—continues his long-standing partnership with Gibson. Today, the iconic instrument…
KMC Music Named Exclusive Distributor for Hiwatt, Park and WEM in U.S.
KMC Music is excited to be named the Exclusive Distributor for Hiwatt, Park, and WEM in the U.S., offering musicians the chance to experience these iconic brands. Britampco continues a…
JBL Unveils New Flagship 4369 Studio Monitor
HARMAN Luxury Audio Group debuted the JBL 4369 Studio Monitor at the 2025 Tokyo International Audio Show, signaling a new era for one of its most revered loudspeaker lines. As the…
Celestion Unveils the CDX14-3035 HF Compression Driver
Celestion, the premier manufacturer of professional loudspeakers and compression drivers for sound reinforcement applications, is pleased to introduce the CDX14-3035, 1.4in exit, ferrite magnet, single piece titanium diaphragm HF compression…
Black Lion Audio Launches Auteur Quad2: A Boutique Mic Preamp Four Times Over
Black Lion Audio is proud to introduce the Auteur Quad2, a four-channel rack-mount mic preamp that brings its celebrated Auteur sound into high-channel-count workflows without compromising on tone, build quality, or price.…
Honoring the Legacy of Ken Parker, Founder of Parker Guitars
Ken Parker, legendary luthier and founder of Parker Guitars, passed away peacefully at his home on October 5, 2025 after a long, hard fought battle with cancer. Reflecting on his…
2025 MMR Dealers’ Choice Awards Ballot
Over the summer, you selected the instruments and musical gear that were to be nominees in the 33rd Annual MMR Dealers’ Choice awards — now you get to vote on the…
Reverb Names Stahl CEO
Reverb, the largest online marketplace dedicated to music gear, has announced that Ben Stahl has been named as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. “Over the past 12…
Martin Guitar Hosts First-Ever Sustainability Summit, Setting the Tone for a Greener Music Industry
C. F. Martin & Co.® hosted its first-ever Sustainability Summit on October 9, 2025, at the company’s solar-powered Commerce Lane facility in Tatamy, Pennsylvania—just a short drive from its historic…
Royer Labs Introduces the R-12 Active Ribbon Microphone
Royer Labs is pleased to announce the R-12 Ribbon Microphone, designed for both studio recording and live sound applications. The new R-12 delivers world-class performance at a sub-$1K price, combining…
Fender Announces Global Release of Richie Kotzen Signature Stratocaster
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) nnounces the launch of the Richie Kotzen Stratocaster®, honoring the distinctive singer, songwriter and guitarist whose technical prowess spans a storied five-decade-long career. With more…