Silly Rabbit, ‘Pay-to-Play’ is for Tricks!
“We are constantly inventing subjective rankings across society, culture, and the economy that deem certain people, projects, and companies ‘best,’” observed Emily Stewart in her “Money” column in Vox from…
‘The Sweet Spot’: Versatile 5-Piece Acoustic Drums Drive Sales in 2024
From stripped down cocktail kits to gargantuan prog-metal drum sets overstuffed with toms (and roto-toms!) and cymbals of every variety, there are plenty of configurations available out there to satisfy…
‘I Have Been Honored to be a Part of the Story’ - Hal Leonard’s Brad Smith on the Company’s Growing MI Distribution Business
Long one of the most formidable names in print music publishing, in recent years Hal Leonard has been claiming an ever-growing stake in the realm of MI distribution. Starting in…
Sticking Around: Sales of Drum Sticks & Mallets in 2024
With a vast majority (95.9%) of participating dealers reporting upwards-trending or level sales of drum sticks and mallets, these accessories would seem to be a consistently solid source of income…
NAMM NeXT 2025 in Nashville - Dates Announced
NAMM has announced the second year of NAMM NeXT, a two-day education and networking summit that strengthens the music industry by providing expert insights and analysis for the future of…
Gibson Announces Jimmy Page 1964 SJ-200 and Jimmy Page 1964 SJ-200 Collector’s Edition
As it celebrates 130 years of music history, Gibson, the iconic global instrument brand, is proud to announce it has expanded its partnership with Jimmy Page, one of the most…
PRS Guitars Releases CE 24-08 Limited Edition Models
PRS Guitars has announced two new limited-edition models in the popular CE Family: the PRS CE 24-08 Black Limba Limited Edition and the PRS CE 24-08 Swamp Ash Limited Edition.…
Mapex Expands Black Panther Design Lab Series with 'Equinox' and Updated Fan Favorites
Mapex Drums is proud to unveil the latest creation in the Black Panther Design Lab Series, the highly anticipated Equinox model. This new release represents the culmination of years of…
JHS to Distribute Donner Musical Instruments in the UK and Republic of Ireland
Renowned for affordable, reliable instruments, Chinese musical instrument manufacturer Donner, have earned a reputation in the music industry for producing quality built portable keyboards, digital pianos, electronic drum kits and…
Pearl River Debuts Mike Lawson Signature Series Guitars At Music China 2024
[caption id="attachment_88396" align="alignleft" width="460"] Mike Lawson playing the new Pearl River Mike Lawson Signature Guitar[/caption] Pearl River captured center stage at Music China 2024 with the introduction of the Mike…
On-Stage Debuts New SPP1 Student Percussion Pack
On-Stage, a leading supplier of instruments and accessories, and brand of The Music People, has introduced the new OS SPP1 Student Percussion Pack. Featuring all the essentials, the OS SPP1…
Cloud Microphones Expands Distribution Across Central and South America
Cloud Microphones®, renowned for creating the original, award-winning Cloudlifter and premium ribbon microphones, is excited to announce the expansion of its distribution network in Central and South America. New partnerships…