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The reciprocal tariffs announced in President Trump’s April 2 Executive Order will have serious and devastating consequences for the music products industry, which is already facing challenges from…
I’m grateful for the opportunity to share some thoughts with you here. After over 20 years writing the Veddatorial in the pandemic-departed Music & Sound Retailer, time, business,…
I believe the year was 1968 when Ben E. King and The Drifters released their classic single, “This Magic Moment.” Magic moments in music still happen, but because…
Since its founding in 1989, Mapex Drums has continuously pushed the boundaries of drum design, delivering high-quality instruments that cater to beginners, seasoned professionals, and everyone in between.…
Hal Leonard has announced the departure of David Jahnke, Senior Vice President, North America, after more than 30 years with the company. Stepping into new leadership roles, Tom…
After an unbroken streak of NAMM Shows – both “normal” and Summer NAMM – from 2002 to 2020, my batting average has been less than All-Star caliber of…
"This year’s Show is now the new model of where we go from here,” says NAMM president and CEO John Mlynczak. “We absolutely got the right mix of…
“This year’s Show is now the new model of where we go from here,” says NAMM president and CEO John Mlynczak. “We absolutely got the right mix of…
With Taylor Guitars’ 50th Anniversary year only recently in the rearview mirror, MMR connected with the company’s editorial director, Jim Kirlin, to review a little of Taylor’s history,…
Donner, a leader in musical instrument innovation, has officially launched its new OURA Series of digital pianos, which feature a blend of superior sound and timeless design. The…
The recent wildfires in Los Angeles have left an overwhelming impact on communities, families, and businesses. At Martin Guitar, we are heartbroken by the devastation and suffering caused…
Music is a powerful unifying force across the world. Music brings us together, it heals, and it empowers. It is essential that music-making continues to unite us globally…
PRS Guitars has released the official video documenting the full night of performances at their 40th Anniversary celebration, held January 24th in conjunction with the 2025 NAMM (The…
The Neutrik Group, a global leader in connectivity solutions, was honored with the NAMM 50-Year Milestone Award during the 2025 NAMM Show in Anaheim, California, on Saturday, January…
Pearl River Guitars struck a powerful chord at this year’s NAMM Show with the debut of the Mike Lawson Signature Series Handmade Guitars: the ML8000-GCB Grand Auditorium Cutaway…
From January 21-25, NAMM (The National Association of Music Merchants), the largest global not-for-profit music trade organization, gathered the music industry at The 2025 NAMM Show for a powerful…
Play Drums held its annual Open House at the Anaheim Hilton on January 24 to celebrate its 30th Anniversary with percussion industry leaders and introduce the newly redesigned…
After celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2024 with a yearlong rollout of commemorative limited-edition models, Taylor Guitars, the leading global builder of premium acoustic guitars, today announces the…
NAMM (The National Association of Music Merchants), the largest global not-for-profit music trade organization, announced today at the 2025 Show during its annual meeting of members, that eight…
Additional Dealers' Choice Awards (DCA) winners received their trophies at the NAMM Show in Anaheim. The remaining few champs will be given their hardware throughout the day on…
To coincide with the NAMM Show taking place in Anaheim, CA, AVANTE Audio is pleased to announce the appointment of Ray Varela as National Sales Manager for the…
DPA Microphonesannounces its new CORE+ technology, a groundbreaking, patent-pending innovation that sets a new standard for distortion-free microphone sound. DPA’s CORE+ eliminates the non-linearities typically generated by the…
Wisycom launches the BFL2, the next-generation of its acclaimed wireless RF solution, designed to meet the evolving needs of audio professionals. Comprised of the BFLR2 receiver and the…
Avid® is announcing the release of Avid VENUE™ 8.0, the latest evolution of software for Avid’s VENUE | S6L live sound systems. Building on more than 20 years…
