Turin Brakes join LAGS line-up
Turin Brakes are the latest act to sign up to the London Acoustic Guitar Show this September.
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2016 Music Products Industry Archive
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A scene in an episode of the HBO series Vinyl likely had MI retailers laughing. James Jagger – yes, the son of Sir Mick – plays the leader of a…
ESSA Passage Provides Opportunities to Expand Music Learning During the School Day: A Call to Action
After more than ten years of music education advocacy and “storming the Hill,” it feels like we have been in a holding pattern since January 1, 2016 as the realities…
Small Business Matters: 4 Behaviors to Help Bosses Beat the Blues
If you are a business owner, a caring manager, perhaps a commissioned sales person, or even a sales rep for a manufacturer, you should be interested in this month’s installment…
Plugged In – Part I: Electric Guitar Suppliers Discuss the 2016 Market
Few instruments have inspired the type of passion as the electric guitar since the instrument’s introduction in the 1930s and subsequent evolution.
Musikmesse 2016 Premiere of New Show Concept
From April 7 to 10, the Frankfurt Fair and Exhibition Centre was the setting for a newly overhauled Musikmesse, showcasing the MI sector in Europe.
The Century Club - Family Values
In this special feature, MMR turns the spotlight on family-owned American suppliers of musical instruments who have been in continuous operation for at least 100 years.
Down to the Wire(less) Wireless Microphone Sales Making Strides
With nearly 80 percent (79.4) of retailers participating in this month’s survey reporting that sales of wireless mics are either up or level when compared to this time last year,…
Dynaudio Pro Introduces LYD Nearfield Monitors
Brand new from Dynaudio Pro, the offer producers and musicians nearfield speakers that excel when used in controlled volume listening spaces.
Conventional Wisdom (well, perhaps “Conventional Ramblings”…)
Trade shows and conventions – for many vocations, they’re an integral component to doing business, but opinions can nonetheless vary.
Whirlwind Expands New York Factory
Whirlwind, a leading interface manufacturer for the live event, audio installations, effects pedals, and theater industries, announced that they are completing a 13,000-square-foot expansion of their New York factory to handle…
Ear Trumpet adds to live mic range
Ear Trumpet Labs has added to its live mic range with the new Josphine microphone.
Harman adds dbx cable testing duo
Harman’s dvx marque has launched two new CT series cable testing accessories.
Supro backs Rick Vito tour
Grammy-nominated guitarist and performer Rick Vito has just kicked off his German tour this Thursday and has chosen two Supro Tremo-Verbs (1622RT) for his sound.
Giving Back In Europe With Mumford & Sons
Continuing with the spirit of giving to the communities welcoming them, Mumford & Sons and Deering Banjos bring you the European Charity Banjos. A Custom one-of-a-kind banjo was made for…
Shure Names Griffin VP of Operations
Shure Incorporated has announced that Jamie Griffin joined the Company as its vice president of operations.
iZotope gamifies audio training
iZotope has unveiled Pro Audio Essentials, a free game-based course for music producers to practice and improve their audio skills.
Double boost for London music shows
Future’s newly acquired Blaze Publishing music events have been boosted by the addition of some key performers.
Klotz appoints Music Link in US
The Music Link has taken over all sales and distribution operations for Klotz AIS Germany’s product range to the MI retail sector in the US.
Butera and NAfME Part Ways
On Wednesday, May 11th, after a tumultuous few days which had set the blogosphere/social media a-flutter (due to comments made by NAfME leader Michael Butera in April that many deemed to suggest racial…
Magagna Joins Riversong as Director of International Sales
David Magagna, CEO of Cobble Hill International, will be joining the team at Riversong Guitars as director of international Sales, Riversong CEO Mike Miltimore has announced.
DigiTech adds Looking Glass Overdrive
Harman’s DigiTech brand has launched the DOD Looking Glass Class-A FET Overdrive pedal in collaboration with Shoe pedals.
The Music Link Named U.S. Distributor for Klotz AIS Cables
The Music Link Corp. has taken ofer over all sales and distribution operations for Klotz AIS Germany’s MI product range to the MI retail sector in the U.S.
Gear4Music operating profits more than double
Gear4music's adjusted operating profits rose by 138 per cent to £895,000 in the year to the end of February, with revenue also up.
Future buys Blaze Publishing
Future Publishing has acquired Blaze Publishing and with it, its portfolio of music titles and events, including the London Drum Show.
Roland Seeks Product Strategy Manager
Summary DescriptionA Product Strategy Manager is responsible for sales results of a product group, particularly for BOSS and Roland guitar product groups.
Macari's plays host to country legend (sort of)
Actor Tom Hiddleston, popped into Macari's guitar shop on London's Charing Cross Road recently to promote his newly-released Hank Williams biopic, I Saw the Light.
London Acoustic show back in September
After the biggest show yet in 2015, the London Acoustic Guitar Show is earmarked to return on 10th and 11th September 2016.
Sound Technology signs Apogee exclusive
Sound Technology has been appointed as exclusive distributor of Apogee Electronics in the UK and Ireland.
Hofner adds another to Shorty bass range
Following the succes of its black Shorty bass, Hofner has launched a white version.
2016 RPMDA Convention
The 2016 RPMDA 40th Anniversary Convention in St. Louis attracted 190 attendees, including 35 exhibitors and 31 first-time attendees.
NAMM Announces Music Industry Day June 25 in Nashville
NAMM invites musicians, songwriters, sound and recording professionals, music educators and students to experience Summer NAMM during Music Industry Day.
Synthology Offering 33% off Ivory II-Grand Pianos in May
Ivory II-Grand Pianos feature over 77 gigabytes of acoustic grand piano sampled instruments, including a Bösendorfer 290 Imperial Grand, a German Steinway D 9' Concert Grand, and a Yamaha C7…
New sax store for Glasgow
Glasgow is getting a new music store in the form of The Saxophone Shop, which opens this Saturday (7th May).
Protection Racket adds new cymbal case
Protection Racket has added to its range of drum and percussion cases with the A6021 Deluxe Rigid Cymbal Vault.
Kurzweil adds free Forte Series patches
Kurzweil has added a series of added SoundBanks for its Forte Series models which can be downloaded now from the Kurzweil website free of charge.
Fustolo Joins Renkus-Heinz as Application Engineer
Renkus-Heinz has announced the appointment of Joe Fustolo to the position of application engineer.
Yet more VC investment in ROLI
ROLI, the East London-based music technology company, has raised yet more money for its spongy keyboard quirkiness, with another $27 million from venture capitalists.
London Drum Show sets Olympia dates
The London Drum Show, in association with Drummer magazine, is returning to Olympia London on 12th and 13th November 2016.