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'MMR' Donates Archive to The NAMM Resource Center

To preserve the industry’s history and provide a deep body of research spanning nearly a century, the NAMM Resource Center is honored to receive the physical archives of Musical Merchandise Review (MMR)…

Tony Milliet Reflects Energy Of Judith Hill In Light With CHAUVET Professional

“Strong” is a word that comes up often in reviews of Judith Hill’s music.

ProMark Partners with Carter McLean to Launch Signature Stick

ProMark Drumsticks is proud to announce the launch of the Carter McLean Signature Stick, now available for purchase.

Roland F701 Digital Piano Wins Red Dot Award: Product Design 2021

Roland announced that the Roland F701 Digital Piano, the most compact of Roland’s upright pianos, has won a Red Dot Design Award: Product Design 2021 for its soft, inviting design…

Martin Audio Turns Atomic in Sydney

The Atomic Beer Project is a new microbrewery concept that debuted recently in the inner-Sydney suburb of Redfern.

New Compact JBL 4309 Studio Monitor Series Bookshelf Loudspeakers

JBL proves great things come in small sizes with the launch of its new JBL 4309 Studio Monitor compact bookshelf loudspeakers from HARMAN’s Luxury Audio Group.

Fender and Brixton Release 'Highway Man' Collection

Vic Firth Adds Two New Hoodies to its Recently Launched Apparel Line

The Avedis Zildjian Company, parent company of Vic Firth, is pleased to announce the introduction of two new hoodies to its exciting apparel line.

Stay Connected with Vic Firth Drumchain

The Avedis Zildjian Company, parent company of Vic Firth, is pleased to announce the launch of the Vic Firth Drumchain, an exciting new initiative to help bring musicians together in…

Fumasoli and CHAUVET Professional Touch Traditions At La Fiore de Sant’ Orso Broadcast

Last January 30th and 31st, the people here gathered, as they have every year since the start of the first millennial, to celebrate the life of their patron saint.

Minuendo Now Available on Soundbrenner.com


Minuendo, one of the leading manufacturers of adjustable earplugs, has announced that it will supply its Minuendo Lossless earplugs for sale on Soundbrenner, an established manufacturer and dealer of wearable…

Minuendo Launches Lossless Earplugs


Minuendo, one of the leading manufacturers of adjustable earplugs, has announced the launch of its Minuendo Lossless earplugs.

ADG to Distribute Hamstead Soundworks

Audio Distribution Group (ADG) has added another brand to its portfolio, with ADG distributing Hamstead Soundworks across mainland Europe.

Hal Leonard Promotes Mlynczak to Vice President, Music Education & Technology

Hal Leonard has announced that John Mlynczak has been promoted to Vice President of Music Education & Technology.

JBL Flip 5 Case from JBL Bags & Cases

JBL Bags has announced the new JBL Flip 5 Case.

AB Sound Creates Grand Entrance at Euromillions Cup Finals With CHAUVET Professional

The Euromillions Cup Finals billed itself as “the biggest volleyball party of the year” in February 2020.

Gator Releases New Series of Traditional Wooden Piano & Keyboard Benches

Gator Co.'s stand, studio, and accessories line Gator Frameworks  just released a new line of traditional wooden Piano and Keyboard benches built for comfort and performance.

SSL Expands 500 Series Module Range with New Processing Favorites

Solid State Logic (SSL) introduce two new modular processors as part of revitalizing their renowned, and often emulated, SSL 500 Series module range.

Fender Custom Shop's Limited Edition Mike McCready 1960 Stratocaster

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) and the Fender Custom Shop have announced the Limited Edition Mike McCready 1960 Stratocaster® in the artist’s first-time collaboration with the iconic guitar brand.

XS Coated Strings from D'Addario

D’Addario has introduced XS, a true technological breakthrough in coated strings.

Save the Date: May 25 NAMM Virtual Advocacy Summit

Now more than ever, it is critical that we gather as advocates and reinforce the importance of music in federal education policy and relief efforts to a new Congress and…

Trade Regrets: Millie Detgen

On April 7, we received the following from NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino: It is with a heavy heart that I report the passing of Millie Detgen.

PlayDrums.com Expands May’s International Drum Month Lessons with Master Drummers

Percussion Marketing Council (PMC) will celebrate International Drum Month, May 2021, with an expanded percussion education and national awareness consumer-focused promotion.

Casio to Release new Casiotone Digital Keyboards with Minimalist Design

Casio America, Inc. has announced the release of three new Casiotone models – the CT-S1, CT-S400 and LK-S450.

CHAUVET Professional Names Lariviere Channel Relationship Manager

CHAUVET Professional has further strengthened its relationship to the lighting designer with the appointment of well-known industry figure, Jean Lariviere, as the company’s Channel Relationship Manager for Concert & Touring/Broadcast.

ACMI Trusts Audinate’s Dante to Craft Immersive Soundscape

The world’s first feature film was made in Australia, so it’s no wonder one of the nation’s premier museums is dedicated to the art of the moving image.

Guitar Center and D’Addario Partner for COVID-Safe Earth Day Recycling / Re-String Event at Locations Nationwide

Guitar Center is partnering with D’Addario for a special event in celebration of Earth Day.

Multiple Hal Leonard Titles Win Paul Revere Awards for Graphic Excellence

Other entertainment industries celebrate its top performers with GRAMMY or Academy Awards, but the print music industry celebrates its best with the Paul Revere Awards.

Fender's Mustang Micro Amp

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) has launched the latest amp in the Mustang™ series, the Mustang™ Micro.

Muzie.Live Announces New Clips, Multicam Updates to Virtual Music Studio Lesson Software

Muzie.Live, a virtual music studio for online, hybrid and in-person lessons, has announced two new features: Clips and Multicam.

ChamSys MagicQ MQ80 Creates Smooth Path For Corey Easterbrook At PCCA Conference

When you begin working with a new client who’s never used an outside professional AV company before, you need three things: patience, understanding, and a fast, user-friendly console that will…

New Look for ProMark Drumsticks

Founded over 65 years ago, ProMark Drumsticks prides itself in its unique style and innovation. Beginning in April, ProMark is thrilled to announce a brand refresh and updated portfolio introducing…

Gym Junkies Sweat to High-Energy BlacklineX at Barry’s Boutique Fitness Center

Boasting a high-profile celebrity clientele, the Barry’s Bootcamp boutique fitness franchise continues to roll out in London and the UK, the latest (and flagship) operation being in Soho.

Cort X700 Mutility

Cort Guitars amps up innovation with the new X700 Mutility, an electric guitar that pushes the limits of conventionality with its namesake “multi-utilitarian” design.

Excelcia Music Publishing Launches New 2021 String Orchestra Release

As some music educators and students are heading back to the classroom and others continue to study and perform remotely, Excelcia Music Publishing has published 30 new engaging and uplifting…

Ciari Guitars Launches Wefunder Campaign

Ciari Guitars, inventor of the Ascender™ – the world’s first premium electric travel guitar – announces today that investors looking to get in on the ground floor of the revolutionary…

SFM and Alvarez Guitars Support Le Festif! à l’École Arts Festival in Quebec

SFM, in partnership with Alvarez Guitars, is pleased to be the official instrument supplier to Le Festif! à l’École, the in-school component of Le Festif! De Baie St-Paul, a popular…

PRS Guitars Announces Operations in Japan

As of April 1, 2021, PRS Guitars has assumed control of its Japanese distribution through its own Shimokitazawa-based showroom and Tokyo warehouse facility.

The D’Addario Foundation Awards $218,000 to Music Education Programs

For the first half of 2021, the D'Addario Foundation awarded $218,000 in grant funding and in-kind product donations to 74 music education programs across the country. 

Chromasound To Distribute ChamSys QuickQ Series in Hungary

As part of its ongoing commitment to providing its expanding customer base in Hungary with the highest level of tightly focused service, ChamSys has named Chromasound Plc. the exclusive Hungarian…