Breaking industry news, announcements, and developments from across the music products world.
[caption id="attachment_70206" align="alignleft" width="460"] photo by Victoria Wasylak[/caption] “NAMM retailers who came to Anaheim and participated in the incredible NAMM U offerings undoubtedly came away with valuable insight, skills, and…
A standard component of most drum kits, ride cymbals are often considered by percussionists to be a more “personal” choice of cymbal than others. The subtle coloring and nuance of…
Evan Rubinson took over the reins of Armadillo Enterprises in early 2017, succeeding his father, the late Elliott “Dean” Rubinson – a much-loved and missed industry icon. Drawing upon a…
As of January 1 of this year, John D’Addario III assumed the title of CEO in addition to his previous role as president of D’Addario & Co. As son of…
For decades, the Percussion Marketing Council (PMC) has heralded May as International Drum Month, but for 2020, the PMC is taking their plans farther than ever before. The quarter-of-a-century-old association…
This month’s survey – sent out to over 300 MI dealers – shines the spotlight on Artist Series, Signature Drumsticks. While apparently a pretty static market sub-segment (60.6 percent of…
The line I hear most often about the unexpected passing of Neil Peart is, “Man, this one really hurts.” And that’s right – it does really hurt. Losing an icon…
[caption id="attachment_70179" align="alignleft" width="460"] Photo by Josh Sorenson from Pexels[/caption] As you read through this issue of MMR you’ll run across the newest installment of award-winning retailer Menzie Pittman’s excellent…
The music store, in addition to being a sales center and place of education, is also an excellent locus of scuttlebutt, a place where news and rumor can happily overlap,…
Recognizing that L-ISA technology is in ever-increasing demand, L-Acoustics is rolling out L-ISA Auditoria in strategic locations around the globe. Now, demonstrations, training or mixing sessions of L-ISA Immersive Hyperreal…
For more than 20 years, Equalized Productions has designed and installed customized AV solutions for applications ranging from residential home theaters to commercial AV systems to event production. A few…
Belgian singer Dana Winner recently performed on a televised 30th anniversary show at the Lotto Arena, which drew 5,200 enthusiastic fans. Reflecting the upbeat mood of the crowd and providing…
