2025 MMR Dealers' Choice Awards Ballot - Last Week to Vote!
Over the summer, you selected the instruments and musical gear that were to be nominees in the 33rd Annual MMR Dealers' Choice awards -- now you get to vote on the…
Levy’s Expands Its Flagship Amped Leather Collection with New Matte and Extra-Long Options
Levy’s Music has introduced two new additions to its acclaimed Amped Leather Series, expanding one of the brand’s most recognized strap collections. The M26PD-BLK-MAT brings a sleek matte black finish…
Fender’s Hoey Brasler on the LE Vintera II Road Worn Series
By Christian Wissmuller Fender’s Vintera II series has already carved out a passionate following among players who crave vintage feel without the vintage-guitar price tag. Now the brand is dialing…
Light in a Parallel Universe – Cameo at the Boomtown Festival 2025
In the summer of 2025, the Matterley Estate in the South Downs National Park near Winchester, England, was transformed into a fictional city with eight themed districts, over 50 hidden…
In Today’s Music Business… Time-Tested Practices Still Serve You Well
by Menzie Pittman, Author of The New Musician When we make the decision to learn an instrument, we are choosing to tackle an undertaking of many colors and dimensions.…
AEA Ribbon Microphones Capture Boleros With Attitude Live at Los Angeles’ Historic Union Station
Los Angeles–based group Boleros With Attitude (BWA) has become a viral sensation by redefining Latin music for a new generation, transforming hip hop songs through the lens of traditional bolero…
Carlino Guitars Carves its Own Path
By Christian Wissmuller When MMR last checked in with Carlino Guitars, founder Eddie Carlino was already carving out a distinct niche in the boutique guitar market — known for…
From Capsule to Console: The Art and Evolution of Studio Condenser Mics
By Christian Wissmuller Even in an age dominated by plug-ins and digital production tools, the condenser microphone remains the most essential piece of gear in the signal chain. From global…
The Mic Drop: Condensers for the Masses
It’s funny how, in 2025, the humble condenser microphone somehow feels both brand-new and ancient at the same time. Every year, there’s a new “revolutionary” model promising pristine sound, vintage…
Gibson Pickup Shop Launches 1959 Humbucker Collector’s Edition Series 3
As a true pioneer of the electric guitar and pickup design, Gibson’s nearly 90 years of research and manufacturing have defined the sound of countless musicians and music lovers. Since…
Marshall and Spinal Tap Reunite for the Loudest Amp Ever Made
A 40-year full-circle collaboration brings one of rock’s most iconic moments to life for real. Marshall and Spinal Tap II finally unite in a limited design collaboration that celebrates the…
NAMM Foundation Expands Grantmaking to Benefit All Segments and Communities of the Music Industry
NAMM and the NAMM Foundation have announced over $800,000 in grants to 57 deserving charitable organizations, which represents the largest number of grants ever given to organizations from across all…