New jazzer backs Vandoren reed brand
Jazz saxophonist Dave O’Higgins is lending his name to Barnes & Mullins’ Vandoren reed range, becoming an official artist. He will now be using a selection of Vandoren mouthpieces and…
D'Addario launches new Promark grip technology in UK
D'addario is launching new Promark sticks in the UK, with new heat sensitive grip technology and backed by acclaimed drummer from Wilco, Glenn Kotche. The ActiveWave 570 features ActiveGrip – a…
TC launches TonePrint noise gate
TC Electronic has added another to its TonePrint line up, in the form of the Sentry Noise Gate. Coming just a week after the release of HyperGravity Compressor, the multiband…
Scottish mini-chain expands with new store
Scottish indie, Kenny's Music is adding a fourth store to its mini-chain, opening in Aberdeen this week. The dealer already has shops open in Dundee, Dunfermline and GlasgowThe new shop,…
Roland Launches Online Lifestyle Merchandise Store
Roland Corporation U.S. has launched the Roland Merchandise Store:merch.rolandus.com, its first official online store for apparel and accessories. Musicians and fans can find stylish men’s and women’s AIRA-branded outerwear and…
RØDE unveils new audio add-ons at IBC
A number of new audio and recording accessories were unveiled by RØDE at the recent IBC show in Amsterdam. Distributed in the UK by Source Distribution, the line-up includes microphones, a…
New signings boost Sennheiser artist relations team
Sennheiser has recruited Phil Cummings and Byron Gaither for its Music Collaborations team. Part of the company’s Strategic Collaborations division, the Music Collaborations team functions to nurture strategic relationships with…
Casio Celebrates National Piano Month With New CGP-700
This September is the annual celebration of National Piano Month and Casio America, Inc. is encouraging consumers to embrace their love of music and foster a greater appreciation for everything…
Breedlove Announces Andrew Wells as New Signature Artist
Andrew Wells is a Breedlove artist who has been non-stop touring with known artist Cody Simpson. He first met Cody when Simpson’s guitarist needed a sub and he was…
Orange launches mystery product competition
Orange Amps has organised a competition giving entrants the chance to win the first versions of its next 'mystery' product. Five winners will get the first five of the new…
New European MD for Fender
Graeme Mathieson has taken over as Fender's new European MD. Long-serving Mathieson has stepped up from his role as general manager of the UK office. He previously worked for the…
New Casio Grand Hybrids launched
Casio held a big bash in Berlin to launch two new hybrid digital pianos based around a new enhancement of its AiR (Acoustic and intelligent resonator) technology. Available from October, with RRP ranging…