Breaking industry news, announcements, and developments from across the music products world.
Melbourne, Australia’s Cole Clark Guitars (distributed in the U.S. by Korg USA) is an innovative, environmentally responsible supplier of well-regarded instruments – and in 2021 the company has been celebrating…
In early September, Mapex Drums announced the Uplift Campaign, creating a platform for endorsing artists to host drumming events in their communities – with full support from the brand, which…
When considering the pandemic-related spike in sales of musical instruments and gear throughout the past 19-plus months, it makes intuitive sense why certain items have thrived. Ukuleles, acoustic guitars, any…
There’s a recording studio in Boston – well, these days it’s in Waltham, which is maybe a half-hour outside of the city – called Wooly Mammoth Sound. I first recorded…
Hizumitas was designed for the one and only Wata from the legendary experimental band Boris, one of the heaviest bands ever to come out of Japan. The trio of guitar…
Dr. Michael Pardo, a post-doctoral research fellow in the Department of Fish, Wildlife and Conservation Biology at Colorado State University, hired Bag End to build a custom loudspeaker for elephant…
Shure is unveiling the latest addition to its AONIC listening portfolio—AONIC FREE True Wireless Sound Isolating™ Earphones. Following up on the heels of the launch of AONIC 215 GEN 2,…
Légère is thrilled to announce the expansion of the American Cut reed range to include soprano and baritone sax. Since the release of the American Cut for alto and tenor…
BOSS introduces the FZ-1W Fuzz, the latest member of the acclaimed Waza Craft family of compact effect pedals. Realized through deep analysis of many legendary fuzz pedals and detailed Waza…
Gibson is proud to announce the first-ever signature guitar for Jim James, the vocalist, guitarist, producer, and primary songwriter for My Morning Jacket. Available now is a stunning Walnut finish, the…
The Music People (TMP) has announced the promotion of longtime employee Tom Tedesco to president and CEO. Sharon Hennessey and John Hennessey, current co-presidents, will be appointed chairwoman and…
Be it recording, live performance, or artist management, few places in this country are as musically active as Nashville. This city is a magnet for all things music related—particularly in…
