Breaking industry news, announcements, and developments from across the music products world.
NAMM received the highest honors from the annual Trade Show Executive (TSE) Gold 100 Awards & Summit. The association won two highly competitive Grand Awards, the Fastest-Growing Gold 100 Retail…
NAMM announced that VittekPR and Stungun Productions will bring their industry expertise to support The NAMM Show team by leading artist relations for this year’s show. In a collaborative effort,…
American Music & Sound (AM&S), in proud partnership with Women in AV/IT (WAVIT), is thrilled to announce the appointment of Jayna Ling Lunny to the esteemed Music Industry Internship Program,…
Sonique Drums, a leading innovator in drum and percussion accessories, is proud to announce Stage Pro tension rods, part of the Sfx™ family of accessories. Once reserved for Sonique's own…
D’Addario announces the John Lennon Art Series Signature Collection, a limited-edition lineup of instrument straps and picks, all honoring the imagination of a legend. About the Series The Collection includes…
Kepma Guitars USA has announced a significant expansion of its U.S. sales team with the addition of seven highly respected industry veterans across key territories. The new territory sales representatives…
By Christian Wissmuller It’s that time of year again. The air’s getting crisper, the NAMM emails are rolling in, and the 2025 MMR Dealers’ Choice Awards ballot is officially open.…
By Christian Wissmuller “We have had hundreds of visitors, from all over the world, all prompted by “;f You’re In A Band.’” Mark Maxwell purchased his family’s decades-long family-operated music…
By Menzie Pittman ~ Author of The New Musician “As an independent retailer, you have 100% control over your artistic vision, and development of your creative undertakings.” What are the…
GAMA Elects New Board Members [caption id="attachment_90904" align="alignleft" width="426"] Aaron Dablow[/caption] The Guitar and Accessories Marketing Association (GAMA) board members have elected one new Board of Director member during their…
Once seen as a compromise for quiet practice or electronic-heavy genres, electronic drums have rapidly evolved into sophisticated, expressive instruments at the forefront of modern music-making. With innovations in mesh…
Fretted Fender Announces Global Release of Richie Kotzen Signature Stratocaster Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) announces the launch of the Richie Kotzen Stratocaster®, honoring the distinctive singer, songwriter and guitarist…
