2022 RPMDA Convention Cancelled
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…
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The Music People Announce Retirement of Co-Chairs
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…
The Indian Music Experience Museum Chooses QSC for Fully-Equipped Performance Theatre
The Indian Music Experience Museum (IME), supported by Brigade Group, has chosen leading sound solution provider QSC to fully equip its performance theatre at the museum with a TouchMix 16…
ddrum Unveils Vinnie Paul 6-piece Trigger Tour Pack with Cables
ddrum honors a legend with the introduction of the Vinnie Paul 6-piece Trigger Tour Pack with Cables.
Professional Audio Manufacturers Alliance (PAMA) and Shure Incorporated Offer 2nd Annual Mark Brunner Professional Audio Scholarship
The Professional Audio Manufacturers Alliance (PAMA), in partnership with Shure Incorporated, is accepting applications for the 2nd annual Mark Brunner Professional Audio Scholarship, offered to students worldwide who are pursuing…
JHS Appoints Paul Smith as Managing Director
John Hornby Skewes & Co. Ltd., (JHS), is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Smith to the role of Managing Director.
Women of NAMM Announce Scholarship Recipients
Women of NAMM (WON) is pleased to announce six recipients of its annual NAMM Show scholarship: Hailey Canfield, Dietze Music; Alia DiLullo, Gator Co.; Tamara Freethy, Cosmo Music; Kristi Noble,…
Hal Leonard Announces 'Rush: The Complete Scores' Hardcover Collectors’ Edition
Few bands have built as dedicated a following as Rush did in their over 40 years together.
Hosa Introduces New Goby Labs Surface Cleaner
Hosa Technology, Inc. is adding a long-requested addition to its Goby Labs line of cleaners and conditioners, Goby Labs Surface Cleaner.
Martin Audio is PYTCH-Perfect for Alfresco Disco’s Massive Warehouse Party
Bristol-based experiential and party planning specialists, PYTCH, recently supplied local event organizers, Alfresco Disco with a full Martin Audio rig for a classic warehouse-based dance party.
John Cruz Custom Guitars Launches to Positive Response
John Cruz Custom Guitars™ is open for business and, as the boutique electric guitar market response has proven, business is good.
Renkus-Heinz Gears up for Further Expansion in Southern California and Southern Nevada
Underscoring its commitment to Southern California and Southern Nevada customers, Renkus-Heinz has announced its partnership with AVL rep firm, Audio Geer.
Solid State Logic Appoints SC Media as Exclusive Canadian Distributor
Solid State Logic has announced that it has appointed SC Media as its exclusive distributor for the Canadian region, effective immediately.
Mapex Launches The All-New Venus Series Complete Drum Kit
The all-new Mapex Venus Series complete drum kit presents an all-inclusive setup for the first-time player ready to start the “Drummer for Life” adventure.
Trade Regrets: Vera May
On April 2, NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino shared that Vera May had passed away on March 30, 2022, at the age of 102:
Amped Up: For Many Players Tube Amplifiers Remain the Standard
While the emergence of silicone transistor technology spelled the slow end for most valve-reliant products beginning in the late 1960s and early ‘70s, many musicians – particularly guitarists – continued…
Taking Center Stage: Stage Monitor Sales Rebound
The live performance industry was absolutely decimated by the pandemic – and we all know it (and are likely sick of hearing about it).
The Gathering of the Tribes
After more than two years, the NAMM Show is returning – a few months late, but back.
Down the Tubes
Of the multitude of horrors, human and sovereign rights violations, and threat of larger-scale conflict currently percolating due to the situation in Ukraine, what I’m about to examine is, unquestionably,…
Yamaha Introduces a New Generation of Revstar Guitars
Yamaha has introduced a brand-new lineup of Revstar® electric guitars.
D’Addario Spotlights Playback Program Dealer Russo Music
In 2016, D’Addario launched Playback, the world-leading string-recycling program, partnered with global recycling organization, Terracycle.
Gator Frameworks Adds Convenient Utility Cart Accessory Bag and Lower Deck Surface
Gator Frameworks is excited to announce the release of complementary accessories to its popular Utility Cart.
Adam Jones Les Paul Standard from Gibson USA
Gibson and Adam Jones are pleased to announce their third guitar collaboration with the Adam Jones Les Paul Standard from Gibson USA.
Policy Update: NAMM Endorses the Performing Artist Tax Parity Act
NAMM is pleased to support the Performing Artist Tax Parity Act (H.R. 4750 and S. 2872); federal legislation which would restore and update a tax deduction to help performing artists…
Carvin's LT Series PFC Power Amplifiers
CARVIN AUDIO's new LT Series lightweight power amplifiers provide pure amplification of the original source to extreme levels.
Aviom A640 Personal Mixer
Aviom, manufacturer of industry-standard personal monitoring solutions for over twenty years is pleased to announce that it has just started worldwide delivery of its new flagship A640 Personal Mixer.
Luna Guitars Adds to Rustic Charm with Art Vintage Parlor Acoustic-Electric
Luna Guitars introduces the Art Vintage Parlor Acoustic-Electric, offering warm, crisp tone at just the right size, for any playing occasion.
Peavey Electronics LN 1063 Column Array Stacks Up Convenient Features
Peavey Electronics® introduces the LN™1063 Column Array, a compact, powerful, lightweight, and low-profile portable unit.
KMA Machines launches WURM 2 Distortion
With the WURM Distortion pedal, KMA Machines brought you a highly regarded, yet unabashed sonic love letter to the legendary filthy ‘doom and gloom’ distortion sound of the original Boss…
Spector Introduces NS Pulse II Basses
Spector Musical Instruments announces an expansion of its NS Pulse series of basses with the introduction of NS Pulse II instruments, which include several new colors and wood choices, as…
Fender Unveils Frontman 20G Amplifier
Fender has introduced the Frontman® 20G Amplifier ($129.99 USD, £109.99 GBP , €129.99 EUR, $289.00 AUD, ¥15,730 JPY).
PlayDrums.com Expands May’s International Drum Month Lessons with Master Drummers
Percussion Marketing Council will celebrate International Drum Month (May 2022) with an expanded consumer-focused Lesson with a Master giveaway and added music retailer connection.
The Guitar Center Music Foundation collaborates with Jerry Garcia Music Arts on new JG Bear Collectible Items to Raise Funds for Arts and Music Education
The Guitar Center Music Foundation, a nonprofit organization focused on granting instruments to music education and music therapy organizations, has collaborated with Jerry Garcia Music Arts (JGMA) and Bears for…
Shure Boosts B2B E-Commerce Solution with All-New Shure Partner Shop - Available Globally
In today’s fast-evolving and competitive digital marketplace, access to streamlined and reliable purchasing journeys is key.
Dan Michie Gets Colorful for Falling in Reverse at Filmore with CHAUVET Professional
The music of metalcore powerhouse Falling in Reverse can be described as dark, brooding and intense, but that doesn’t mean that it can’t also provoke thoughts of bright colors on…
Drum Dampener from Black Swamp Percussion
Black Swamp Drum Dampeners are constructed from lumber cut offs collected during their Unibody solid shell manufacturing, then fully repurposed into a beautiful new percussion accessory item.
Updated L-ISA Studio 2.4 Now Provides Free Immersive Mixing on Any Pair of Headphones
In April last year, L-Acoustics expanded the spatial sound possibilities for music creators with the launch of the L-ISA Studio software suite.
Trade Regrets: Ed Hamrick
On March 24, we received the following from NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino: We learned today that Ed Hamrick passed away on Wednesday. He was 72 years old.