The Ever-Changing Game of The Music Business: Reading the Tea Leaves
by Menzie Pittman, Author of The New Musician No matter your role in the music industry, I think we can all agree that the profession has changed dramatically. Some would say…
Audio Engineering Society and Illuminating Engineering Society Announce Key Leadership Promotions
The Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) and Audio Engineering Society (AES) have announced the promotion of two senior staff members to newly created Associate Executive Director positions, effective January 1, 2026.…
NAMM Foundation Announces Long-term Endowment Initiative
NAMM and the NAMM Foundation have announced the creation of an initial endowment of $10 million, made possible by NAMM’s decade of contributions, investment growth, and a transformative $2 million bequest from music advocate Margaret Darby. The combination of these funds have created The NAMM Foundation’s new board-designated endowment, which…
Höfner Files for Bankruptcy
Höfner, the iconic German guitar and bass maker best known for the violin-shaped bass popularized by Paul McCartney, has filed for bankruptcy in Germany. According to court records from the…
Forging Ahead with Partnerships at Music China 2025
By Mike Lawson Music China’s 22nd edition wrapped up at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre after four days of business, networking, and industry exchange, running 22–25 October in Shanghai.…
33rd Annual Dealers’ Choice Awards
The 2025 Dealers’ Choice Awards once again drew an impressive response from across the MI industry, with retailers throughout North America casting thousands of votes to recognize the instruments, technologies,…
2025 Top Print Titles
As another year comes to a close, the print music sector offers a clear snapshot of what inspired musicians and drove sales for MI retailers across the industry. In this…
Looking Back on 2025: A Year of Controlled Chaos (Emphasis on “Controlled”)
by Christian Wissmuller As we wrap up 2025—and I try to remember what month it actually is—it’s time for that annual ritual in which we look back, nod sagely…
NAMM Show 2026 Buyer’s Guide: Part I
Accessories D’Addario Launches XPND Core Pedalboards and Backline Core Transport Bags D’Addario expands its XPND Pedalboard Series with two new products designed to simplify, strengthen, and elevate modern pedalboard setups:…
Upfront December 2025
NAMM Announces Billy Corgan as Recipient of the TEC Innovation Award Presented at The 2026 NAMM Show NAMM and The NAMM Technical Excellence & Creativity (TEC) Awards have selected Billy…
D’Addario Launches XPND Core Pedalboards and Backline Core Transport Bags
D’Addario expands its XPND Pedalboard Series with two new products designed to simplify, strengthen, and elevate modern pedalboard setups: the XPND Core Pedalboards and the Backline Core Pedalboard Transport Bags.…
d&b audiotechnik North American Announces Key New Appointments in Canada
d&b audiotechnik North America is pleased to announce several new appointments in Canada which continue the company’s standards of offering excellent sales and support services to their valued customers and partners in…