On-the-ground perspectives from music retail professionals.
On Wednesday, January 22 2025, at Martin Guitars' pre-NAMM Show Event held at their booth, MMR publisher and owner Mike Lawson (right) presented Thomas Ripsam, CEO/President, C.F. Martin & Co.…
2024’s Dealer’s Choice Awards (DCA) voting broke even last year’s record-setting numbers, with thousands of industry professionals chiming in to select the standout musical instruments and related gear of the…
The ADJ Group of Companies has expanded its European Headquarters in Kerkrade, the Netherlands, demonstrating a commitment to building the future together with customers and industry partners. The new three-story…
We invite you to cast your vote for the winners in the 32nd Annual MMR Dealers’ Choice Awards by clicking here! Only current MMR subscribers are eligible to make their selections (one vote per…
NAMM (The National Association of Music Merchants), the largest global not-for-profit music trade organization, has announced its initial listing of events for The 2025 NAMM Show, taking place at the…
The 2024 MMR Dealers' Choice Awards (DCA) nomination form is now live! Anyone in MI is eligible to suggest products, companies, and instruments for nomination in the 2024 DCA ballot — you can…
MMR attended the opening day of NAMM NeXT 2024, held July 17-18 at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Nashville. Unlike a traditional Summer NAMM Show, this event took a unique…
Pittsburgh Guitars is celebrating 45 years of “Rocking the ‘Burgh” in 2024 and we decided to sit down with former devoted customer and now owner John Bechtold to learn more…
Folding music stands with carrying cases, conductor stands for the maestros, tabletop music stands designed for use at a desk or on the classroom floor -- there are plenty of…
Setting up a mic for a singer in the studio or onstage? Not so terribly complicated. Same applies to guitar, bass, keys, brass & woodwind -- nearly everything except DRUMS.…
From Fog & Snow effects and Spotlights to Color Changers and Par Cans, today's stages and venues are brought to life with an ever-expanding variety of Lighting & Effects option.…
Demi Lovato sings of "Neon Lights," Debbie Boone emoted that "You Light Up My Life" in 1977, and the penultimate track on the Rolling Stones' 'Exile On Main Street,' was…
