Silly Rabbit, ‘Pay-to-Play’ is for Tricks!
“We are constantly inventing subjective rankings across society, culture, and the economy that deem certain people, projects, and companies ‘best,’” observed Emily Stewart in her “Money” column in Vox from…
‘The Sweet Spot’: Versatile 5-Piece Acoustic Drums Drive Sales in 2024
From stripped down cocktail kits to gargantuan prog-metal drum sets overstuffed with toms (and roto-toms!) and cymbals of every variety, there are plenty of configurations available out there to satisfy…
‘I Have Been Honored to be a Part of the Story’ – Hal Leonard’s Brad Smith on the Company’s Growing MI Distribution Business
Long one of the most formidable names in print music publishing, in recent years Hal Leonard has been claiming an ever-growing stake in the realm of MI distribution. Starting in…
Sticking Around: Sales of Drum Sticks & Mallets in 2024
With a vast majority (95.9%) of participating dealers reporting upwards-trending or level sales of drum sticks and mallets, these accessories would seem to be a consistently solid source of income…
The 2025 NAMM Show Highlights Knockout Lineup With 5 Days of Events and Education for Retailers, Brands, and Global Attendees
NAMM (The National Association of Music Merchants), the largest global not-for-profit music trade organization, has announced its initial listing of events for The 2025 NAMM Show, taking place at the…
Trade Regrets: Dennis Houlihan
Industry veteran Dennis Houlihan passed away at his home in Long Beach, CA on September 5. He was 74. Born March 28, 1950 in Davenport, OH, Houlihan grew up in…
UpFront Q&A: Nadine Skolaude of Teufel
Earlier this summer, Teufel™ a respected German speaker manufacturer known for designing and engineering audio products since 1979 and FMIC launched the new ROCKSTER series of Bluetooth speakers geared towards…
Bass Instinct: 4-String Electric Bass Trends
They put the heavy in heavy metal, the rhythm in R&B, and the funk in… well, funk. 4-string basses hold down the low end and help establish the beats for…
2024 Holiday Buying Guide: New and Significant Musical Instruments and Gear to Stock in Preparation for This Year’s Holiday Season
Under $50 Pix: legereASF300, legereBBF300.jpg French Cut by Légère Introducing the French Cut by Légère, a symphonic reed designed for alto and tenor saxophones and B♭ clarinet that offers richness,…
Is it Truly Post-COVID ‘Normal’ You Seek?
Since January of 2021, the domestic labor market has added over 14 million jobs, with the unemployment rate reaching a 50-year low at the beginning of 2024. In May of…
New Full Orchestra Music for Celebrations & Holiday Concerts Released by Excelcia Music Publishing
Excelcia Music Publishing is excited to announce the release of three new works for Full Orchestra, written for grade levels 3.5-4.5, by composers Yukiko Nishimura, Laura Estes, and Tyler Arcari.…
JHS Appoint Han Van Den Essenburg as Sales Agent for the EU
JHS is delighted to announce the appointment of Mr Han Van Den Essenburg as new Sales Agent responsible for their retail customers in France, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Cyprus & Malta.…