Trade Regrets: Hisatake Shibuya
ESP Guitars is mourning the passing of the company’s esteemed founder and owner, Japanese businessman Hisatake Shibuya. After a long and extraordinarily successful life, Mr. Shibuya died in late September…
Calzone & Anvil Case Co. Taps Retail Exec TJ Milian as Chief Marketing and Sales Officer
Calzone & Anvil Case Company, the nation’s leading manufacturer of custom fabricated shipping cases for sensitive equipment of music, entertainment, aerospace, medical, military and other industries, has appointed TJ Milian…
Roland Announces EARTH Piano
Roland announces EARTH Piano, a powerful software-based musical instrument available exclusively on Roland Cloud. EARTH Piano brings Roland’s acclaimed piano sound technologies to computer production workflows, offering multiple acoustic piano…
Sunn Amps Launches the 1000-Watt 'DoomBox' Speaker Cabinet
Sunn Amps has announced the release of the Sunn Amps DoomBox, a revolutionary 1000-watt speaker cabinet crafted for musicians who demand unmatched power and precision. This innovative cabinet reinvents the…
C. F. Martin & Co. Launches 000-11E Craig Thatcher Guitar
Martin Guitar is proud to announce the release of the limited-edition 000-11E Craig Thatcher, honoring the enduring legacy of the guitarist, songwriter, and Martin ambassador. A Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, music…
GEWA Music USA Welcomes Nick D’Virgilio as New Digital Marketing & Content Creation Manager
GEWA Music USA is thrilled to announce Nick D’Virgilio as its new Digital Marketing & Content Creation Manager. Effective immediately, Nick will lead digital marketing efforts for renowned brands including…
GAMA Welcomes Two New Board Members for 2024-2025
As the Guitar & Accessories Marketing Association (GAMA) looks forward to celebrating Teaching Guitar Workshop’s (TGW) 30th anniversary in 2025, it welcomes two new board members! Heather Mansell is Manager…
Music China 2024 Strengthened Global Industry Connections with Advanced, Diverse Products on Show
Wide-ranging brands and a symphony of innovation elevated the 21st edition of Music China, which attracted 119,083 visitors from 105 countries and regions and saw a 10% increase in overseas…
NAMM Foundation Announces Expanded Annual Grantmaking with Focus on Creating More Music Makers
The NAMM Foundation has announced $750,000 in grants to 32 programs, demonstrating one of the largest distributions in its history with over a 50% increase from last year. The projects…
AudioPros Expands EAW Territory to Include Metro NY
Eastern Acoustic Works (EAW®) selects AudioPros, LLC, as its manufacturer’s representative to serve the Northeast territory. AudioPros currently represents EAW throughout New England and Western NY and has now expanded to…
Shure’s Digital Wireless In Ear Monitoring System Has Arrived: Introducing Axient Digital PSM
Shure has announced Axient® Digital PSM®, its first digital wireless in ear monitoring solution that exceeds the needs of today’s top-tier touring acts and large-scale productions. Axient Digital PSM has…
Gig Gear Announces Updates to its Flagship Gig Gloves Line
Gig Gear LLC, leading manufacturer of accessories specifically designed for musicians, audio production pros, live event techs and entertainment production professionals, has announced it has updated its entire line of…