Phil Jones Bass and W-Music Expand EU Distribution
Phil Jones Bass (PJB) has announced that W-Music Distribution, a division of Warwick GmbH, will be the sole distributor and warehouse for PJB in the EU, covering all markets except…
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Gibson Celebrates Sister Rosetta Tharpe
Before there was MTV, before there was arena rock, before distortion became standard fare for guitar players, there was Sister Rosetta Tharpe, an audacious performer from Cotton Plant, Arkansas who…
PreSonus Expands Revelator Family with new USB Vocal Mic, Interface
PreSonus Audio Electronics, Inc. has announced the global launch of two new products in its innovative Revelator™ line.
Excelcia Music Publishing Adds Eight New Composers to its Roster for 2022 Releases
Excelcia Music Publishing announces that eight phenomenal new composers and arrangers have joined its ranks for its upcoming 2022 new releases of Jazz Ensemble, Choral, Concert Band and String Orchestra…
ADJ Enters A New Era With Encore Lime Par Series of IP65-Rated LED Wash Fixtures
The new Encore Lime Par Series of IP65-rated LED wash fixtures from ADJ feature quad color (RGB + lime) LEDs that offer sensational brightness with a very high CRI. Designed…
Sound United’s Sound Start Foundation Names Terry Lewis as Executive Director
The Sound Start Foundation has announced that Terry Lewis has been named as Executive Director, following the organization’s remarkable growth over the past three years.
Dave Mustaine Flying V EXP from Gibson
Dave Mustaine is the legendary guitarist, vocalist, songwriter, and founder of the multi-platinum selling and Grammy® Award-winning band, MEGADETH.
Dustin Derry Reflects Scope of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat With CHAUVET Professional
The 380-seat McLaughlin Theatre at St. Ignatius Prep is long on charm and character.
Fender Announces Squier 40th Anniversary Collection
The Squier® 40th Anniversary Collection ($599.99 USD, £499.00 GBP, €599.00 EUR, $1249.00 AUD, ¥94,600 JPY) celebrates the brand’s Ruby anniversary with the Gold Edition boasting anodized aluminum pickguards, Fender-designed alnico single-coil pickups and…
Metal Guitarist Isaac Delahaye Rocks Hard with KRK
Belgian guitarist Isaac Delahaye says music is “in his genes,” and, looking at his history, there’s no denying that.
Genelec Drives Korea’s Immersive Pioneers
Genelec’s Smart Active Monitors are helping to make SOUND360 stand out from the crowd in South Korea, with the country’s first 9.1.6 Dolby Atmos® studio.
D’Addario Foundation Launches Bridge Fund
The D’Addario Foundation is honored to announce the launch of the Bridge Fund, a new initiative focused specifically on bridging the gap between access to music education and the Black…
Compact Allen & Heath dLive C1500 Brings California Vibrations To Long Beach Reggae Festival
California Vibrations (Cali Vibes) was held over three days at Marina Green Park in Long Beach, CA, with over 60,000 attendees gathering in the 75-degree California sun to celebrate reggae…
On the Stick: Percussion Mallet Sales
Band & Orchestra mallet sales are driven, in large part, by school music programs at all levels.
Anne Rohosy: Gibson’s New Chief Human Resources and Transformation Officer Looks to Build Upon Positive Momentum
Recently Gibson Brands, Inc. hired Anne Rohosy, previously a top executive at Levi Strauss & Co., Nike Inc., and Liz Claiborne, among others, to serve as chief human resources and…
Riding Hi: Hi-Hat Sales Post-Pandemic
The late Charlie Watts of The Rolling Stones never played his hi-hat in unison with the snare drum, many hip-hop acts rely on a consistent eighth-note pattern to drive the…
Hands-On: Luna Kalimbas - Luna’s Adam Gomes Discusses the Brand’s New Line
Introduced at the recent “Armadillo All Access” event in December of 2021 (see the January 2022 issue of MMR), Luna’s line of kalimbas is already a runaway hit for MI…
Fender Refreshes Paramount Series Acoustic Guitars
Fender is announcing the Paramount® Series Acoustic Guitars, combining state-of-the-art craftsmanship with vintage-inspired appointments.
Hoshino USA President & CEO to Appear on Worldwide Business with Kathy Ireland
Hoshino USA’s President & CEO, Shogo Hayashi, will be appearing on Worldwide Business with Kathy Ireland on February 20.
Hal Leonard Publishes Two New Titles for Tin Whistle
Hal Leonard is proud to announce two new resources for anyone interested in playing the tin whistle.
Trade Regrets: Juan 'JC' Faxas
It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the industry mourns the loss of Juan ‘JC’ Faxas.
Supro Announces the 'Royale' Combo Amp
The all-new Royale from Supro represents a new chapter in Supro history as the first loud clean amp in the brand’s product lineup.
Hoshino U.S.A. Celebrates its 50th Anniversary with Release of Custom Ibanez Guitars and Basses from Their LA & Japan Custom Shops
Hoshino U.S.A., the American subsidiary of Hoshino Gakki and U.S.-based distributor of Ibanez Guitars and TAMA drums, is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2022.
Introducing UA Microphones
Universal Audio Inc. (UA), worldwide leader in audio production tools including the popular Apollo and Volt audio recording interfaces, UAD plug-ins, LUNA recording application, and UAFX guitar products, is proud to…
G!theimagineers Create Comedy Narrative for Maxime Gasteuil with ChamSys MagicQ MQ500M
Sometimes traveling 587 kilometers can be like entering a new world. Popular French comedian Maxime Gasteuil is familiar with this feeling, having journeyed from by train from his small (population…
Juna Serita Endorses Phil Jones Bass
Phil Jones Bass is excited to announce that bassist and Youtube phenom Juna Serita , has joined the PJB family as an artist endorsee.
Alfred Music and MakeMusic Announces Distribution Deal with Edition Peters
Alfred Music and MakeMusic are delighted to announce that they have signed a physical and digital distribution deal with Edition Peters USA.
National Association for Music Education Elects Deborah A. Confredo 2022–2024 National President-Elect
On February 10, 2022, the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) announced the 2022–2024 National President-Elect, Deborah A. Confredo, elected by NAfME members.
ddrum Unveils NIO Electronic Percussion Pad with Full Kit Capabilities
ddrum introduces the NIO Electronic Percussion Pad with the capabilities of a fully functioning electronic drum kit.
George Harrison Rosewood Telecaster from Fender
Fender announces the second iteration of an iconic model in their Artist Signature series, the George Harrison Rosewood Telecaster® guitar.
Mapex Drums Unveils The 'Why Mapex' Campaign and Sweepstakes Honoring Educators, Artists, Retailers, and Community Throughout 2022
Mapex Drums announces “Why Mapex,” a year-long campaign honoring their four key pillars, Performers, Educators, Neighbors, and Retailers all who serve a vital role in the drumming ecosystem.
Online Tool Launched to Facilitate Travel with Musical Instruments Containing CITES-protected Species
On 2/8/2022 Pearle Live Performance Europe and the International Federation of Musicians (FIM) announced the launch of their joint website Traveling with musical instruments in compliance with CITES rules.
Martin Audio Partner AudiologicPRO Makes First Investment in Wavefront Precision
Martin Audio’s long-term Czech and Slovakian distributor, Rock Centrum, has announced a strategic Wavefront Precision line array sale — to local rental company, AudiologicPRO.
New Yorkville Installation in Ft. Worth, Texas
DFW Speaker Repair recently outfitted Filthy McNasty’s Saloon in Ft Worth, TX with Yorkville Sound gear including two Synergy SA221S Subs, 4PSA1’s and4PS12P’s.
Registration Opens for AES Europe Spring 2022 In-Person and Online Convention Events
Registration is now open for the AES Europe Spring 2022 Convention, taking place in-person May 7 – 8 at the Royal Conservatoire, The Hague, Netherlands, and online, May 16 –…
Roland Corporation Appoints Gordon Raison as the New CEO and Representative Director
Roland has announced the appointment of Gordon Raison as the new CEO and representative director of Roland Corporation.
Anthony Hazelden Runs Belsonic Festival Show For KC Lights With ChamSys
Words like “upbeat” and “ebullient” come up often in reviews of KC Lights’ songs.
AES Nashville Lines Up 2022 Spring Training Exhibition
The Nashville Section of the Audio Engineering Society presents Spring Training Exhibition 2022, its second annual in-person live sound training event and product showcase.
Gator Cases Hiring
Gator Cases is currently seeking qualified candidates for the positions of B&O Business Development Manager and Marketing and Communications Manager.
Peavey Introduces P Series All-in-One Portable PA Systems with Bluetooth
Peavey Electronics® is getting on the road with the new Peavey P Series all-in-one portable PA systems.