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The TASCAM Mixcast 4 Podcast Station is Central to Producer/Presenter Cristina Gomez’ Podcast Work

For those with an interest in Ufology (the investigation of unidentified flying objects (UFOs), Producer/Presenter Cristina Gomez’s work is already well known.

CrimsonAV Hires ProAV Mounting Solution Specialist, Larry Drum

CrimsonAV, the leader in custom ProAV mounting solutions, has hired long-time sales pro, Larry Drum, as their National Sales Manager.

Mid-West Manufacturers Reps Announce Merger

BP Marketing, a leading Pro AV manufacturers rep in the mid-west, announced that they will be joining forces with Visitec.

NAMM Announces 2023, 2024 NAMM Show Dates

As the full impact of the global pandemic comes into clearer focus, the NAMM Board of Directors, members, and staff have charted the path for The 2023 and 2024 NAMM…

Retail Innovation and Financial Summit to Open The 2022 NAMM Show

On Thursday, June 2, ahead of the opening of The 2022 NAMM Show, retail leaders, managers and professionals from across the industry are welcomed to participate in two half-day intensive…

The 2022 New Year's Eve Spectacular in Belgrade Gets the Party Started with EAW

When it comes to New Year’s Eve celebrations, the Serbian capital of Belgrade has long been recognized in the region and throughout the world as having one of the best.…

Celestion Debuts the G12H-150 Redback Dynamic Speaker Responses

Celestion, the celebrated manufacturer of guitar and bass loudspeakers and professional audio drivers for sound reinforcement applications, is very pleased  to announce that the G12H-150 Redback is available as a…

Stay High Agency Chooses Martin Audio WPS for Polish Roof Parties

Stay High Agency, the Polish-based promoters and producers of a popular series of near legendary Roof Party events (which take place on the roofs of hotels and malls in their…

Brantley Sound Supplies Avantis for Little River Band and The Oak Ridge Boys

With combined record sales of over 70 million units, 100 years of performances across world stages, and storied histories spanning from gospel to classic rock, the Little River Band and…

MMR Dealer Survey: Coated Guitar and Bass Strings

We invite you to participate in our next MI retailer survey – this month on the topic of Coated Guitar and Bass Strings.

Sheila E.’s Elevate Oakland and The Guitar Center Music Foundation Surprise Oakland Middle School Students with New Music Room and Instruments

The Guitar Center Music Foundation has partnered with Elevate Oakland to build a brand-new music program at Elmhurst United Middle School, Oakland, Calif.

VocoPro Announces New, Versatile USB Mic Packages for Streaming, Recording, Conference Rooms, and Churches

Audio/Visual leader VocoPro has announced a series of versatile USB mic packages for various applications including streaming, recording, conference room meetings and church services.

Phil Jones Bass and W-Music Expand EU Distribution

Phil Jones Bass (PJB) has announced that W-Music Distribution, a division of Warwick GmbH, will be the sole distributor and warehouse for PJB in the EU, covering all markets except…

Gibson Celebrates Sister Rosetta Tharpe

Before there was MTV, before there was arena rock, before distortion became standard fare for guitar players, there was Sister Rosetta Tharpe, an audacious performer from Cotton Plant, Arkansas who…

PreSonus Expands Revelator Family with new USB Vocal Mic, Interface

PreSonus Audio Electronics, Inc.  has announced the global launch of two new products in its innovative Revelator™ line.

Excelcia Music Publishing Adds Eight New Composers to its Roster for 2022 Releases

Excelcia Music Publishing announces that eight phenomenal new composers and arrangers have joined its ranks for its upcoming 2022 new releases of Jazz Ensemble, Choral, Concert Band and String Orchestra…

ADJ Enters A New Era With Encore Lime Par Series of IP65-Rated LED Wash Fixtures

The new Encore Lime Par Series of IP65-rated LED wash fixtures from ADJ feature quad color (RGB + lime) LEDs that offer sensational brightness with a very high CRI. Designed…

Sound United’s Sound Start Foundation Names Terry Lewis as Executive Director

The Sound Start Foundation has announced that Terry Lewis has been named as Executive Director, following the organization’s remarkable growth over the past three years.

Dave Mustaine Flying V EXP from Gibson

Dave Mustaine is the legendary guitarist, vocalist, songwriter, and founder of the multi-platinum selling and Grammy® Award-winning band, MEGADETH.

Dustin Derry Reflects Scope of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat With CHAUVET Professional

The 380-seat McLaughlin Theatre at St. Ignatius Prep is long on charm and character.

Fender Announces Squier 40th Anniversary Collection

The Squier® 40th Anniversary Collection ($599.99 USD, £499.00 GBP, €599.00 EUR, $1249.00 AUD, ¥94,600 JPY) celebrates the brand’s Ruby anniversary with the Gold Edition boasting anodized aluminum pickguards, Fender-designed alnico single-coil pickups and…

Metal Guitarist Isaac Delahaye Rocks Hard with KRK

Belgian guitarist Isaac Delahaye says music is “in his genes,” and, looking at his history, there’s no denying that.

Genelec Drives Korea’s Immersive Pioneers

Genelec’s Smart Active Monitors are helping to make SOUND360 stand out from the crowd in South Korea, with the country’s first 9.1.6 Dolby Atmos® studio.

D’Addario Foundation Launches Bridge Fund

The D’Addario Foundation is honored to announce the launch of the Bridge Fund, a new initiative focused specifically on bridging the gap between access to music education and the Black…

Compact Allen & Heath dLive C1500 Brings California Vibrations To Long Beach Reggae Festival

California Vibrations (Cali Vibes) was held over three days at Marina Green Park in Long Beach, CA, with over 60,000 attendees gathering in the 75-degree California sun to celebrate reggae…

On the Stick: Percussion Mallet Sales

Band & Orchestra mallet sales are driven, in large part, by school music programs at all levels.

Anne Rohosy: Gibson’s New Chief Human Resources and Transformation Officer Looks to Build Upon Positive Momentum

Recently Gibson Brands, Inc. hired Anne Rohosy, previously a top executive at Levi Strauss & Co., Nike Inc., and Liz Claiborne, among others, to serve as chief human resources and…

Riding Hi: Hi-Hat Sales Post-Pandemic

The late Charlie Watts of The Rolling Stones never played his hi-hat in unison with the snare drum, many hip-hop acts rely on a consistent eighth-note pattern to drive the…

Hands-On: Luna Kalimbas - Luna’s Adam Gomes Discusses the Brand’s New Line

Introduced at the recent “Armadillo All Access” event in December of 2021 (see the January 2022 issue of MMR), Luna’s line of kalimbas is already a runaway hit for MI…

Fender Refreshes Paramount Series Acoustic Guitars

Fender is announcing the Paramount® Series Acoustic Guitars, combining state-of-the-art craftsmanship with vintage-inspired appointments.

Hoshino USA President & CEO to Appear on Worldwide Business with Kathy Ireland

Hoshino USA’s President & CEO, Shogo Hayashi, will be appearing on Worldwide Business with Kathy Ireland on February 20.

Hal Leonard Publishes Two New Titles for Tin Whistle

Hal Leonard is proud to announce two new resources for anyone interested in playing the tin whistle.

Trade Regrets: Juan 'JC' Faxas

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the industry mourns the loss of Juan ‘JC’ Faxas.

Supro Announces the 'Royale' Combo Amp

The all-new Royale from Supro represents a new chapter in Supro history as the first loud clean amp in the brand’s product lineup.

Hoshino U.S.A. Celebrates its 50th Anniversary with Release of Custom Ibanez Guitars and Basses from Their LA & Japan Custom Shops

Hoshino U.S.A., the American subsidiary of Hoshino Gakki and U.S.-based distributor of Ibanez Guitars and TAMA drums, is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2022.

Introducing UA Microphones

Universal Audio Inc. (UA), worldwide leader in audio production tools including the popular Apollo and Volt audio recording interfaces, UAD plug-ins, LUNA recording application, and UAFX guitar products, is proud to…

G!theimagineers Create Comedy Narrative for Maxime Gasteuil with ChamSys MagicQ MQ500M

Sometimes traveling 587 kilometers can be like entering a new world. Popular French comedian Maxime Gasteuil is familiar with this feeling, having journeyed from by train from his small (population…

Juna Serita Endorses Phil Jones Bass

Phil Jones Bass is excited to announce that bassist and Youtube phenom Juna Serita , has joined the PJB family as an artist endorsee.

Alfred Music and MakeMusic Announces Distribution Deal with Edition Peters

Alfred Music and MakeMusic are delighted to announce that they have signed a physical and digital distribution deal with Edition Peters USA.

National Association for Music Education Elects Deborah A. Confredo 2022–2024 National President-Elect

On February 10, 2022, the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) announced the 2022–2024 National President-Elect, Deborah A. Confredo, elected by NAfME members.