MIA Conference looms
The MIA’s annual industry day in London takes place next week, and there are still places available. The event takes place at The British Library Conference Centre on Wednesday 7th…
The slow death of Denmark Street and how you can save it
Despite much nostalgic affection and an ongoing campaign to save it, London's famous Tin Pan Alley - Denmark Street - looks like it may slowly be being laid to rest.…
Orange adds to mini-amp range with Micro Dark
Orange has added to its popular and growing range of micro-amps with the launch of the Orange Micro Dark. It joins a range which already includes the Dark Terror and Dual…
Learn to Play Day date confirmed
The MIA has revealed the date for next year's annual Learn To Play Day, which aims to help new and lapsed musicians take up an instrument. The music-making day returns for…
Audio-Technica launching new low-end wireless mic solution
Audio-Technica has announced the launch of a new user-friendly affordable UHF Wireless System, the AT-One. Available in three configurations, AT-One Can Be Purchased with a beltpack or handheld transmitters, or…
New insight into musicians' brains
There's an interesting piece in the New Scientist that gives an insight into how musicians' brains react when they hear music. According to the feature, musicians' brain react more symetrically…
London Drum Show launch for British Drum Co.
Drum manufacturing start-up The British Drum Company, will be launching its new venture at next month's London Drum Show. The firm is a joint venture between master drum maker Keith Keough,…
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…
Trent Reznor and the Last Days of An Iconic Synthesizer
After 13 years & 14,000 instruments, production of the Minimoog Voyager is coming to an end. Moog will lovingly handcraft 600 final units of the Minimoog Voyager at their factory…
SLM Appoints Dumstorff as Vice President of SLM Marketplace
St. Louis Music (SLM) has announced that Rich Dumstorff has been appointed to the newly created position of vice Ppresident of the SLM Marketplace, St Louis Music's extensive catalog of…
Willcox Guitars Adds Anthony Terrezza to Team of Advisory Artists
Willcox Guitars is pleased to announce the addition of acclaimed instrumentalist Anthony Terrezza to its team of Advisory Artists. The announcement was made by Tom Kowalczyk, Vice President Sales &…
Fred W. Gretsch Celebrates 50 Years in MI with Chicago In-Store
WHAT: Fred W. Gretsch invites the public to celebrate his 50th anniversary in the music business with a free in-store event at Chicago Music Exchange. The event will feature a meet…