What Makes a Music Store Special
It’s hard to be original, and very hard to be unique. But, in the most generic time in retail that I can recall in many a year, the originality card…
Atomic Music: A 30-Year Legacy in the Heart of Beltsville
For 30 years, Atomic Music in Beltsville, Maryland, has been a haven for musicians and collectors alike. Founded in 1994 by Eric Schwelling and Luis Peraza, this unique music store…
FOMO Can be Good for You!
In the opening paragraph to his Show Report from Music China 2024, MMR publisher Mike Lawson writes, “Covering 150,000 square meters across 14 exhibit halls, the event was truly a…
Martin Audio’s CDD Playback Featured in Full Sail University’s Advanced Dolby Atmos Learning Facility
Specializing in Audio Production, Music Production, Show Production and Recording Arts degrees, Full Sail University recently commissioned a new Dolby Atmos-enabled facility for class sessions, workshops, listening experiences and guest…
Algam Ashdown appoints Gareth Woodall as new Sales Manager for the North of the UK and Ireland
Algam Ashdown is excited to announce the appointment of Gareth Woodall as the new Sales Manager for the North of the UK and Ireland. Gareth brings extensive knowledge and proven…
Introducing the MONO M80 Sleeve 2.0: Minimalist Design, Upgraded Protection, and Fresh Colors for the Musician on the Move
MONO has released the MONO M80 Sleeve® 2.0, a minimalist yet robust solution perfectly suited for urban travel without compromising style. This brand new design reimagines and elevates the original to…
Peavey Announces Audio Video Zentralmedia as New Distributor for Spain and Portugal
Peavey Electronics® announces their latest distribution deal to cover the territories of Spain and Portugal with Audio Video Zentralmedia S.L. As of now, Audio Video Zentralmedia will oversee all sales…
New for Orchestra Sight-Reading: Texas Prep Series from RBC Publications
RBC Publications is thrilled to release the much anticipated Texas Prep Series: Daily Exercises Based on the State Sight-Reading Criteria for String Orchestra, featuring six levels of collections written by…
Trade Regrets: Hisatake Shibuya
ESP Guitars is mourning the passing of the company’s esteemed founder and owner, Japanese businessman Hisatake Shibuya. After a long and extraordinarily successful life, Mr. Shibuya died in late September…
Calzone & Anvil Case Co. Taps Retail Exec TJ Milian as Chief Marketing and Sales Officer
Calzone & Anvil Case Company, the nation’s leading manufacturer of custom fabricated shipping cases for sensitive equipment of music, entertainment, aerospace, medical, military and other industries, has appointed TJ Milian…
Roland Announces EARTH Piano
Roland announces EARTH Piano, a powerful software-based musical instrument available exclusively on Roland Cloud. EARTH Piano brings Roland’s acclaimed piano sound technologies to computer production workflows, offering multiple acoustic piano…
Sunn Amps Launches the 1000-Watt 'DoomBox' Speaker Cabinet
Sunn Amps has announced the release of the Sunn Amps DoomBox, a revolutionary 1000-watt speaker cabinet crafted for musicians who demand unmatched power and precision. This innovative cabinet reinvents the…