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As a producer, sound recordist, and musician running a studio known as Spaceman Sound, in Brooklyn, New York, Tom Tierney’s work runs the gamut of challenges encountered in audio production.
Excelcia Music Publishing has published 35 new choral pieces for 2022, from new composers and arrangers to returning popular favorites, with many songs falling under a theme of hope, empowerment…
On April 18 we got the following sad news from NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino: Luither and friend to many, Rick Turner, passed away yesterday. He was 76 years old.
D’Addario XS, the technological breakthrough in coated strings, is now available for electric guitar.
PreSonus Audio Electronics, Inc. has announced the launch of the new Eris E5 BT Active Media Reference Monitors with Bluetooth.
With the overwhelming success of the steel tongue drum line, Amahi introduces a new handpan drum to their percussion line.
Powerwerks™ stacks up a convenient, powerful solution in the new SYSTEM ONE portable linear column array system.
Inspired by the depth of emotion he witnessed at vinyl listening sessions organized during his tenure at the Bridgestone Museum of Arts in Tokyo, Hideo Matsushita was determined to enable…
It certainly seems as if Oberheim is poised to make a big return to the world of MI.
For those wanting to pick up the energy and turn up the volume, the place to be when in Fort Lauderdale, FL is, unequivocally, Rock Bar.
Athletic competition thrives on the element of surprise.
Revitalizing the best elements from the past, the Streamliner™ Center Block Double-Cut with V-Stoptail bursts into the modern music era with powerful sound and style.
KMC Music, the industry-leading distributor of Guitars, Pro Audio, Percussion, Band & Orchestra, Accessories, and more, has announced that it has been appointed the exclusive United States distributor of the…
As schools across the nation regain their cadence with the return to in-person learning and the reduction in mandates, the NAMM Foundation is pleased to celebrate the list of Best…
For the past 128 years, Gibson has been synonymous with creating and shaping sound across genres of music and generations of players.
Hal Leonard is releasing a book sure to excite much of the crowd attending the NAMM show: Pedalmania: The Complete Guide to Stompboxes and Pedalboards.
Hal Leonard has long been a leader in music instruction methods, starting with the bestselling Hal Leonard Guitar Method which as taught millions of guitarists over the years, to dozens…
Singer, songwriter, and guitarist Joe Bonamassa has had 24 #1 Billboard Blues Albums, more than anyone else in history.
Hal Leonard has published The Total Drummer, by Dimitri Fantini.
John Cruz Custom Guitars™ is proud to announce the launch of the Crossville Series, the most significant master-built guitars of the legendary luthier’s illustrious career.
Cort introduces the next-generation X700 Duality II electric guitar, taking a well-balanced design to a higher level of all-around performance.
QSC released the following on April 10, 2022: It is with deep sorrow that QSC announces the passing of our friend, former colleague and industry veteran, Scott Lombardo on Wednesday…
Described as “a retreat from the modern world” the German-themed Albert’s Schloss emporium was influenced by the operators’ across Alpine Europe.
We invite you to participate in the next MMR survey - this time on the topic of Guitar & Bass straps (results to appear in our May 2022 issue).
On April 10, NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino sent the following message: Scott Lombardo passed away on Wednesday after a brave fight against ALS.
On April 10, NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino shared the following sad news: Music retailer and long-time music advocate, Al Jensen, passed away on Friday. He was 94 years old.
Like most creatives, Niklas Fuchs loves a challenge. What better way is there, he believes, to expand one’s horizons and to grow as a designer and programmer than to light…
Kanileʻa ʻUkulele, one of the most recognizable Hawaiʻi-based ʻukulele brands, has acquired Ukulele Underground, the groundbreaking platform for ʻukulele learning online.
As part of Spring Guitar-A-Thon 2022, and in celebration of Earth Day, Guitar Center is partnering with D’Addario for a special event.
Supporting the welcome return of in-person large-scale trade shows, Allen & Heath USA partner, American Music & Sound, will be back at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) 2022 show…
Originally scheduled to take place in 2021, the postponed ‘Peacock In Concert – Illusion Of Time’ event was finally held at the 6200-capacity AFAS Live in Amsterdam earlier this month.
To continue to meet the high-demand needs of DJs, musicians, and production professionals in their quest for industry-leading tools and creative inspiration, AlphaTheta Music Americas’ Pioneer DJ brand has partnered…
Exclusive only for the NAMM Show, Keep It Universal will be introducing some new apparel concepts.
Music & Arts, one of the nation’s largest musical instrument retailers and lesson providers, announces the opening of its new store-within-a-store in the New Orleans Guitar Center, located at 1000…
Every year, PRS Guitars recognizes the top retailers in America, and the world, for outstanding sales of PRS Guitars products.
The RPMDA sent out the following on April 6: Dear RPMDA Friends, I wanted to let you know that we have made the difficult decision to cancel our in-person convention…
The Music People — manufacturer of the On-Stage brand of musical-instrument accessories and distributor of over 200 pro-audio, video, and lighting brands through TMP-Pro — have announced the retirement of…
