Music Products Industry Archive

Mapex Drives Drumming Tradition with 'May is for Mapex' Celebration

For the third year in a row, Mapex Drums is partnering with retailers across the USA to roll out the month long “May is for Mapex” promotion with brand-wide discounts…

Cort Guitars Solencanto Classical Guitar Truly Shines

Cort® Guitars invites you to soak in the warmth and allure of the new Solencanto classical guitar.

The Martin Custom M/0000 Satin Black Limited arrives on The Official Martin Reverb Shop

The Martin Custom M/0000 Satin Black Limited and the Reverb Selects Instruments series from Martin became available on Tuesday, April 16th, at 10:00 a.m. U.S. Central Time at The Official Martin Guitar Reverb…

Furch Guitars Launches Exclusive Appointment Sale Program with Personalized Assistance

Furch Guitars is pleased to announce the launch of an exclusive appointment sale program, offering customers a premium guitar shopping experience  with personalized assistance directly at the Furch factory.

EarthQuaker Devices Announces a Limited Edition Avalanche Run to Support the Lottery League

The Lottery League and EarthQuaker Devices have joined forces to produce a limited edition version of the famed Avalanche Run pedal to help fund and support the 2024 Lottery League Season.

Hal Leonard's 'Chart Hits of 2023-2024'

Hal Leonard has released a collection guaranteed to excite today's pop fans!

New Nexus Series Acoustics from Faith Guitars

Faith Guitars are delighted to announce the launch of new additions to their popular Nexus acoustic guitar series.

Stephen Kehner Joins Majestic Percussion as New Artist Endorser

Oregon Symphony Assistant Principal Percussionist Stephen Kehner has joined the Majestic Percussion artist roster, adding his skill as a performer and his passion as an educator to the esteemed lineup. 

TikTok Artist LO LA Joins Lanikai Ukuleles' Roster of Talented Artists

Lanikai Ukuleles is thrilled to announce its partnership with recording artist and TikTok sensation, LO LA.

New York's Imperial Guitar & Soundworks to Close Brick-and-Mortar Location

New Palz, New York's Imperial Guitar & Soundworks will soon be shuttering its doors for good.

Gibson Gives and 1500 Sound Academy Partner for Music Scholarships Across Los Angeles, CA, Beijing, China, and Taipei, Taiwan

Gibson, and its charitable arm Gibson Gives believe in the power of music, and that getting instruments into the hands of those with a desire to make music is a…

EAW Introduces Raymond Tee as APAC Technical Sales Manager

Eastern Acoustic Works (EAW®) welcomes Raymond Tee as APAC Technical Sales Manager.

ADJ LED-Powered Luminaires Chosen To Provide Versatile Lighting System For Detroit’s Diamondback Music Hall

Anniversary: BASSBOSS at 25 - 'We Expect People Are Going to Be Ready to Party!'

BASSBOSS marked the company's 25th anniversary at the NAMM Show with the brand’s “Demolition Experience” -- something which anyone who attended won't soon forget!

Roundtable: PA Speakers

Live sound doesn't happen without powerful PA speakers. These units make speech and music audible across a large area and help animate sports stadiums, concert halls, and facilities. 

'The Store that Ate Your Brain' - Rochester, NY's House of Guitars

MMR publisher Mike Lawson profiles Rochester, New York's legendary House of Guitars - aka "The Great, Great House of Guitars" and "the store that ate my brain."

Proel North America Announces Fred Dinkins, Renowned Drummer and Educator, as Tamburo Drums Artist

Proel North America is thrilled to announce Fred Dinkins as an official artist-endorser of Tamburo drums.

JHS Announce New Sales Team

Whilst on the front lines and acting as the bridge between the company and potential buyers, all members of the new 2024 JHS Sales Team are highly experienced individuals, specialising…

Gibson Slash 'Jessica' Les Paul Standard

With a partnership that has lasted over three decades, the iconic, GRAMMY®-winning guitarist and songwriter Slash, and Gibson luthiers have teamed up to create one of his favorite stage guitars…

Spector Launches Woodstock Custom Collection Volume II

d Woodstock Custom Collection with the Volume II series – a breathtaking series of 12 handcrafted, one-of-a-kind bass guitars, each one masterfully designed by members of the Spector team.

AUDIX Provides Mics for Massive South by Southwest Showcase Promoting Music Education

AUDIX, the renowned maker of microphones for live music and studio recording, was proud to provide microphones and backline support for Take Action x SXSW presented by Give A Note…

New Choral Music Release from Excelcia Music Publishing Features Songs From Powerhouse Composers & Arrangers

Excelcia Music Publishing is excited to announce the release of over 30 new choral pieces with a full range of voicings and styles, including songs for holiday, festival, spring concerts,…

Shure Introduces a Major Refresh to Beloved MV7

Shure has announced the evolution of its hybrid XLR/USB dynamic microphone with the launch of the MV7+ Podcast Microphone.

The Music People Appoints Ana Dobrian to Key Account Manager Role

The Music People, a leader in MI and Pro AVL equipment, is pleased to appoint Ana Dobrian to the title of Key Account Manager. Effective as April 1st, Dobrian will…

Riedel Powers Unique Live Music Implementation for Ongoing Coldplay Tour

Riedel Communications has announced that Mission Control Ltd., a specialist in delivering global RF coordination and licensing solutions, is using Riedel Bolero wireless intercom system, an Artist-1024 node, and 1200…

Genelec Puts Austrian Football Fans at the Heart of the Action at Raiffeisen Arena

Currently riding high in the Bundesliga – the top tier of Austrian football – Linzer Athletik-Sport-Klub (LASK) recently relocated to Linz’s futuristic new Raiffeisen Arena.

Fender Announces Lincoln Brewster Signature Stratocaster

Fender is thrilled to introduce the Lincoln Brewster Artist Signature Stratocaster®,  a guitar paying homage to the soulful and dynamic playing style of the worship musician Lincoln Brewster.

German Artist Ron Flieger Takes His Studio on the Road With KRK GoAux

German multi-disciplinary creative director, artist, and digital consultant Ron Flieger combines his love for visuals, fashion, technology, and music in his daily life.

Lectrosonics Appoints Jamie Criswell as Northeast U.S. Sales and Market Development Representative and Ethan Dayton as Technical Services Manager

Lectrosonics, the renowned manufacturer of world class wireless systems for broadcast, film, music, location sound, houses of worship, live sound and theatrical applications, is very pleased to announce the appointments…

The MIDI Association and NAMM Announce MIDI In Music Education Initiative

The MIDI Association and the NAMM Foundation have announced a year-long fundraising campaign to support the MIDI In Music Education initiative.

SABIAN Introduces 22” HHX BFMWORLD Ride

SABIAN is proud to announce the release of the 22” HHX BFM World Ride cymbal.

C.F. Martin & Co. Welcomes New Strings Business Leader

C.F. Martin & Co. has announced\that Brian Hall has joined the company as Senior Director – Strings Business Segment Leader, filling a newly created position and signaling the company’s renewed…

Gibson SJ-200, J-45, and Hummingbird Standards in Rosewood

Founded in 1894 and headquartered in Nashville, with a premier acoustic craftory in Bozeman, Montana, Gibson continues a legacy of world-class artisanship, legendary music partnerships, and progressive product innovations that are unrivaled. 

IDLES Upgrade to Martin Audio WPL for European Arena Tour

When IDLES embarked on their 2024 Love Is The Fing European tour, their production included a large complement of Martin Audio’s Wavefront Precision line array elements for the main PA.

Roland's Most Extensive Update Yet to the SP-404MKII

Roland's SP-404MKII Sampler is getting a major boost with its new firmware update, version 4.04, in celebration of 404 day!

Keeley Electronics launches Mk3 Driver - Andy Timmons Full Range Overdrive

Your eyes are not deceiving you! This incredible overdrive used to go by another playful bard-esque name.

Ashly Welcomes Jay Blout, National Sales Manager - Retail

Ashly Audio announces the appointment of Jay Blout as the new national sales manager - retail.

‘We Create Musicians’: Maxwell’s House of Music is Having a Banner Year in 2024

Two awards from the 2024 NAMM Show – including “Dealer of the Year – are just some of the most recent accolades being bestowed upon Jeffersonville, Indiana’s beloved Maxwell’s House…

Light Up the Night! -- Sales of Lighting & Stage Effects Remain Stable Post-Pandemic

When we polled MI retailers on the state of the Lighting & Stage Effect market segment back in fall of 2021, things were still – understandably – massively impacted by…

The Differentiation Factor: Music History -- A Million-Dollar Idea

It was Bill Haley’s “Rock Around the Clock” in 1954 that broke the pre-internet “internet,” but can you explain the unusual ticking sound that you hear in the song?