IN THE HOTSEAT WITH: Ryan Swift, Soar Valley Music
Large trousered, blackberry-guzzling, indie-rock hopeful, Ryan Swift from Dream Cymbals distributor Soar Valley Music is this week's hotseat guest.
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PRS launches limited edition SE anniversary model
PRS Guitars Europe has announced the launch of the SE 30th Anniversary “Floyd” Custom 24, a limited edition of the popular SE model available in five colours.
Orange backs Prog gongs
Orange Amplification is continuing its brand profiling activity, as the main sponsor of this year's Progressive Music Awards.
RETAIL HACKS: Improvise your displays
Another time saving, money-managing shortcut from those that know all about running a store...
Music China expands expo space
Despite dividing opinion over the future direction of its Frankfurt show, Musikmesse has promised that this year’s Music China will be the biggest yet for the Shanghai expo.
Six-figure investment for Warwick Music
Plastic trombone manufacturer Warwick Music has secured a six-figure investment from venture capitalist firm Midven and HSBC.
Washburn launches Mini Series acoustics
Washburn has launched a new range of 3/4-sized acoustic guitars - the Washburn Comfort Mini series.
Big names back Porter & Davies system
Drum accessories specialist Porter & Davies has added a new batch of drummers endorsing its BC2 or BC Gigster drum monitoring systems.
D'Addario boosts UK sales force
D'Addario UK has strengthened its sales capabilities with the addition of a new internal sales manager.
Bollywood star joins Faith roster
Faith Guitars has signed up guitarist and Bollywood star, Sanjeev Thomas as its latest brand endorsee.
NAMM Elects New Executive Committee Member and Positions
The NAMM executive committee welcomed Joel Menchey and honored outgoing chair Larry Morton during Summer NAMM.
Musical Innovations Named NAMM’s 2015 Dealer of the Year (Yeah, Tracy!!!)
NAMM honored South Carolina’s Musical Innovations as the 2015 ‘Dealer of the Year’ at the fifth annual NAMM Top 100 Dealer Awards.
Blackstar Amplification Presents Korg USA with Distributor of Excellence Award
Korg USA Inc. was presented with Blackstar Amplification's “High Gain Award” for 2015 as a Distributor of Excellence for its sales performance and marketing achievements over the past year.
Marshall University Switches to Vater
Vater announced that Marshall University's Marching Thunder Band is now using the new Vater Front Ensemble, Concert Ensemble, and Marching products exclusively.
Tech 21’s Boost DLA and Bass Boost Chorus Go Metallic
The Tech 21 Boost DLA with Tap Tempo and Bass Boost Chorus pedals have undergone makeovers for new metallic finishes.
New Peavey brand head for B&M
Barnes & Mullins has recruited Mark Hedge as its new product specialist for Peavey products.
Nektar launches seminar tour
Nektar and Bitwig have announced a Summer Seminars Tour 2015 throughout the UK.
NEW POLL: Have T&Cs put you off certain brands?
This week's poll asks whether manufacturer's terms and conditions have played a part in stocking decisions.
TOP TEN: Signs your Saturday boy might be older than he's letting on
He has been picked up by his grandson in a "horseless carriage" three times this week....
Martin Kling
Last weekend, the former partner, namesake and chief developer of high-performance speaker manufacturer Kling & Freitag, Martin Kling passed away at the age of 54.
SNAMM Roland/BOSS Shin-dig
On Wednesday, July 8, Roland and BOSS held a premier event at Soundcheck Nashville to launch new products being featured at Summer NAMM.
The Big Names are Already Here in Nashville...
Former NAMM chairman and current president of Willis Music, Kevin Cranley, is a giant (in more ways than one) in MI and at Wednesday night's D'Addario pre-Show bash in Nashville…
(Pre)Summer NAMM Kicks Off with a Bang
Country megastar Vince Gill showed off his funny - and forgetful - side, as he read the lyrics to The Band's classic track "Ophelia" while he and his band played the…
Joe Perry (Not That One...) Joins Waves Distro Team
With over 30 years of experience in recording, sound contracting, broadcast and video post, Joe Perry has formally announced his new sales agency: Joe Perry Sales & Consulting.
Roland unveils trio of new guitar add-ons
Roland's has released a cluster of new guitar products ahead of this year's Summer NAMM show, including a reworked version of its popular JC-40 Jazz Chorus amp.
Newman and CHAUVET DJ Light Up Electron at Brooklyn Bowl
The 20,000-square-foot venue was a perfectly appropriate site for an unforgettable concert by Electron, the heavy hitting four-piece band formed by Disco Biscuits bass player, Marc Brownstein.
POLL RESULTS: How much do you sell online?
In our latest poll we asked retailers how much of their revenue was made up from online sales, and the results are now in.
TC adds acoustic pedal
TC Electronic has launched a new acoustic pickup enhancer for acoustic guitars with under-saddle pickups - BodyRez.
Barnes and Mullins launches 'outlet' site
Barnes & Mullins is now offering access to discount-priced, b-grade and discontinued instruments and accessories through a new online portal.
Sound Technology takes on Seaboard distribution
Sound Technology has taken on exclusive UK and Ireland distribution of ROLI’s quirky new-age piano synth, Seaboard Grand.
Guild reveals signature Byrds bass
Resurgent Guild Guitars has unveiled two new bass guitars at Summer NAMM, including a signature model from Byrds bassist, Chris Hillman.
First upgrade for TC's VoiceLive 3
TC-Helicon has released a major set of user-requested feature updates for its flagship processorS - VoiceLive 3 & VL3X.
Prolight + Sound Guangzhou dates firmed
After months of negotiation, China’s leading pro audio and lighting show, Prolight + Sound Guangzhou, has confirmed its 2016 show dates.
IN THE HOTSEAT WITH: Craig Glover
Marshall's very own 'Global Glove', brand director Craig Glover, who may or may not have been the hidden hand (glove?) behind an attempted coup in Thailand in 2010, is this…
RETAIL HACKS: Use the exterior - go BIG!
This week's Retail Hack shows how you can use the exterior of your shop and social media to great effect. You will need an 11 foot Stratocaster, mind.
New NAMM report reveals global market shares
NAMM's latest Global Report has been released, revealing the estimated market value of some 23 different countries across the world.
Yamaha Europe takes on Protection Racket
UK drum case specialist Protection Racket has made a significant change to its European distribution network, with Yamaha Europe taking on sole distribution for the range across the continent.