Three Gear-buying Trends that Will Shape 2025
The needs of musicians are ever-changing. From Bob Dylan’s electric performance at the 1965 Newport Folk Festival, to the more recent adoption of effects pedals by synth players, the gear…
‘Elevated Visibility and Desirability’: Resonator Guitars Ride the Americana Wave to Record Sales
A revered niche instrument that’s always held a valued role amongst players and die-hard enthusiasts of certain genres of music, resonator guitars have been in the spotlight considerably more the…
To DI For… Bass DI Boxes in 2025
With over half (52.7%) of participants in this month’s MI retailer poll reporting upwards-trending sales when it comes to bass DI boxes, this may well be one of the sleeper-segments…
This Magic Moment: The Experience of Jacob Collier
I believe the year was 1968 when Ben E. King and The Drifters released their classic single, “This Magic Moment.” Magic moments in music still happen, but because nearly everything…
Twang, Nostalgia, the Americana Boom – and Why Now is the Time to Take Advantage
For an instrument that was designed in the 1920s to be louder than a banjo-wielding lunatic in a speakeasy, the resonator guitar has aged surprisingly well. Once the scrappy underdog…
Mapex: 35 Years of Constant Improvement and Innovation
Since its founding in 1989, Mapex Drums has continuously pushed the boundaries of drum design, delivering high-quality instruments that cater to beginners, seasoned professionals, and everyone in between. As the…
Pinkzebra Releases New Music for Chorus, Concert Band and Jazz Ensemble
Excelcia Music Publishing, the distributor of Pinkzebra’s music, is excited to announce the release of four new musical works by the popular composer. The release includes an original Choral work…
Gibson Announces the Return of the Tobias Collection of Basses
Beloved by bass players around the world for nearly half a century, the innovative design and futuristic lines of Tobias bass guitars are back and ready to take the world…
Black Fountain Stereo from OBNE
Building on the inimitable Black Fountain, a pedal that put Old Blood Noise Endeavors (OBNE) on the map and for many a favourite always-on device, Black Fountain Stereo is much more…
JHS Appoints Mr. Joel Gomera as New Sales Agent for Central & South America
JHS is delighted to announce that from the 1st of April 2025, Mr. Joel Gomera is the company’s new Sales Agent in Central and South America. Located in the Dominican…
BASSBOSS Partners with Hi Tech Audio to Expand into Mexico, Joins Soundcheck Expo 2025
BASSBOSS, known for its high-performance, self-powered loudspeaker systems, is officially available in Mexico. In partnership with Hi Tech Audio, a leader in professional audio distribution, this collaboration brings BASSBOSS’s earth-shaking…
Gibson Wins Definitive Ruling on Its Iconic Guitar Shapes and Trademarks
On March 21, the Federal court decided by jury, once again, to uphold Gibson's long-established and well-recognized trademarks of its innovative and iconic Flying V, Explorer, and SG guitar shapes,…