Suzanne D'Addario Brouder steps down as Executive Director of the D’Addario Foundation
After leading the D’Addario Foundation for 15 years, Suzanne D'Addario Brouder has stepped down, leaving the Foundation in the capable hands of Karen Shelley.
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Joshua Hernandez Joins Jupiter Band Instruments
Jupiter Band Instruments proudly welcomes renowned bass trombone and valve trombone recording artist Joshua Hernandez to its roster.
TEO-5: The Legendary Oberheim Sound Reborn in a Compact Powerhouse
Oberheim, the venerable brand synonymous with the golden age of synthesizers, proudly announces the TEO-5 polysynth.
Focusrite RedNet Components Chosen for Heights Theater Scoring Stage in Cleveland
The historic Heights Theater in Cleveland, Ohio, opened in 1919 as a movie palace, but in more recent years has morphed into a mixed-use community space that encompasses a whiskey…
BASSBOSS Loudspeakers Now Streamlined for Installation via D-Tools
BASSBOSS, manufacturer of innovative professional loudspeaker systems, is delighted to announce the return of the #UPnXtDJ Contest for the second consecutive year.
As Celestion Celebrates their Centennial Year, Production Manager Dee Potter Marks her 50th Year with the Company
As Celestion, a premier manufacturer of guitar and bass loudspeakers and pro audio drivers for sound reinforcement applications, celebrates the company’s 100th anniversary in 2024, it shines a spotlight on…
Excelcia Music Publishing’s New 2024 Concert Band Music Release Inspires Hope
Excelcia Music Publishing is thrilled to announce its annual new release of Concert Band music for 2024-2025.
New UA Standard Series Mics Bring Powerful Hemisphere Mic Modeling to Full Band Recordings
Universal Audio, Inc. (UA), a worldwide leader in audio production tools, is proud to introduce three new microphones in the Standard Series line-up — the SD‑3, SD‑5, and SD‑7 Dynamic…
Arm's Length Tours North America With Compact dLive Rig
Arm's Length, an up-and-coming Emo band from Ontario, recently headlined a tour across the United States and Canada along with labelmates Carly Cosgrove and Ben Quad.
Guitar Center Appoints Michael Martin as Executive Vice President, Retail Sales, and Operations
Guitar Center Inc. has appointed Michael Martin as Executive Vice President of Retail Sales and Operations, effective immediately.
Fender Unveils New Limited Edition Joe Strummer Masterbuilt Telecaster & Accessories Package
Fender announces its latest Custom Shop offering with the launch of the brand new Joe Strummer Masterbuilt Telecaster® and accessories package.
PRS Guitars Introduces New Molded Multi-Fit Guitar Cases
PRS Guitars has announced two new molded guitar cases that are unique to every other offering in their lineup.
All Sam Ash Music Locations to Close, 100 Year-Old Chain Files for Bankruptcy
Liquidation sales continue at Sam Ash, which fild for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on May 8.
Martin Audio… and Menno Smit’s Stairway to Heaven
The first time Stairway Productions’ Menno Smit heard a full-bore Martin Audio concert system was at Grace Jones’ Lowlands Festival appearance in Holland, back in 2009.
Ed Warren Powers Collaboration on Johnny Marr Tour with ChamSys MagicQ MQ250M Stadium
Johnny Marr had some very definite ideas about the kinds of looks he wanted on stage for his Greatest Hits tour, which kicked off at Newcastle’s O2 City Hall on…
Taking a Stand (or Rack...)!
On stage on in the living room, in the subway station or outside at a birthday party, keyboard players need to place their instrument somewhere (unless you're a keytar player) --…
Have Keys, Will Travel: Portable Keyboards
Ideal for musicans on the go -- be it to an impromptu session down the street, a lesson across town, rehearsals, or outdoor gigs -- today's Portable Keyboards pack a…
Anniversary: Fender Stratocaster Celebrates 70 Years
From Buddy Holly to Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix to Jeff Beck, Stevie Ray Vaughan to Billie Joe Armstrong (the list is endless), legendary players have chosen -- and continue to…
Electro-Harmonix Refreshes its First-Ever Effect with the LPB-3 Linear Power Booster & EQ
Before there was Muff, there was boost. The LPB-1 Linear Power Booster was originally discovered by EHX founder Mike Matthews while working with engineer Bob Myer to develop the very…
PHASE DJ Selects American Music & Sound for U.S. Distribution
PHASE has announced the appointment of American Music & Sound (AM&S) as its new US distributor.
Roland Corporation Announces Executive Leadership Changes
Roland Corporation has announced that Representative Director and COO, CIO, Masahiro Minowa, has been appointed Representative Director, CEO, and CIO, effective July 1, 2024.
Blaze Audio Selects the Henderson Company for Representation Throughout the U.S. Northeast
Blaze Audio, a manufacturer of professional audio solutions for the commercial and leisure install markets, is pleased to announce the appointment of the Henderson Company (www.HendersonReps.com) as the company’s new…
Miami-Based DJ Creates Unique Mixes in His Studio With KRK
Miami-based DJ, Music Producer, and Music Business Entrepreneur Christian “Tian” Jimenez has always enjoyed making music.
Martin Audio ADORN Enhances McConnell’s Distillery New Visitor Attraction
When Belfast Distillery Company set out to preserve the legacy of McConnell’s Irish Whisky—a brand that dates back to 1776—they decided to take over the A-Wing of Crumlin Road Gaol,…
Fishman Releases New Fluence Mick Thomson Pickup Set
After joining the Fluence artist roster last year, Fishman is proud to announce the release of the Fluence Mick Thomson Signature Series pickup set, available today at dealers worldwide.
PreSonus Launching New Range of Premium Audio Interfaces
PreSonus is launching a new line of Quantum Audio Interfaces available in four models: Quantum ES 2, Quantum ES 4, Quantum HD 2, and Quantum HD 8.
Donner Collaborates with School of Rock to Bring Exclusive Experience to Beginning Musicians
Donner has forged a strategic partnership with the world’s most revolutionary music education brand, School of Rock, aiming to enrich the learning experience for young musicians.
New Release Alert: 'Taylor Swift - The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology'
Taylor Swift's reign over the music world continues with her 14th No. 1 album on the Billboard charts shattering records and captivating fans worldwide.
Pittsburgh Guitars Celebrating 45 Years of Rocking the ‘Burgh
Pittsburgh Guitars, Pittsburgh’s premier local guitar shop located in the historic South Side neighborhood, is celebrating its 45th anniversary on May 22, 2024.
Schecter Launch a new Solo II Supreme with Graph Tech RATIO Cutting-Edge Tuning Technology and TUSQ XL Permanently Lubricated Nut
Schecter Guitar Research, one of the world’s premier guitar companies, is proud to announce an exciting collaboration with Graph Tech Guitar Labs, pioneers in instrument technology.
The Evolving Independent Music Store
In the ‘60s and ‘70s there was only a sprinkling of music stores in the area where I lived.
Pack it Up, Pack it In! - Drum Microphone Packages
Setting up mics for one vocalist, or one guitar rig – pretty straightforward, yes? Not so when attempting to effectively capture the sound of one entire acoustic drum kit!
'The Store that Ate Your Brain' – Celebrating 60 Years of House of Guitars, Rochester, New York
Located in Rochester, New York, the House of Guitars is hailed as the "Largest Guitar Store in the World."
Don’t Call it a Comeback - ‘The New Normal’ is Treating the PA Speaker Market Just Fine, Thank You Very Much
Based on our recent conversations with reps from some of the biggest names in PA speakers, it’d be accurate to describe folks who operate in that realm as being “bullish”…
Going Off the Deep End - BASSBOSS Celebrates 25 Years
For 25 years now, BASSBOSS has pushed the boundaries of innovation in sound reinforcement.
Within Your Reach
“Building customer relationships with confidence-inspiring policies and value-adds is a wonderful formula for success,” says Samia Scoda of BASSBOSS in this month’s Roundtable feature on PA Speakers.
Sellers on Reverb See Growth in Q1 2024, Outperforming Every Quarter of 2023
Reverb, the largest online marketplace dedicated to buying and selling used and new musical instruments, has announced that its sellers saw continued growth in Q1 2024, outpacing every quarter of…
Guitar Center Inducts Guitarist Gary Clark Jr. Into RockWalk
On Wednesday, May 1, 2024, Guitar Center announced the induction of four-time GRAMMY®-winning guitarist Gary Clark Jr. into the retailer’s iconic RockWalk.
Applied Research & Technology Celebrates 40 Years
Applied Research and Technology, a division of Yorkville Sound, is proud to celebrate its 40th anniversary in 2024.