Record-Setting 'Freedom Beat' Performance at Drum Island Fest Raises Spirits and Support While Showcasing Ukraine’s Intrepid Drumming Community
A new national record for the number of people playing drums simultaneously was recently established when 250 drummers participated in “Freedom Beat” during Drum Island Fest in Kyiv, Ukraine on…
The Acoustic Shoppe
It’s time! It’s time to take a moment to reflect on something that is really working, and I am not the only one who knows it. I met Jeremy Chapman…
Talking 'The New Musician' with Menzie Pittman
This month, I’m dedicating this space to a discussion I recently had with longtime MMR columnist and award-winning MI retailer and educator, Menzie Pittman (of Virginia’s Contemporary Music Center), about…
Sennheiser, Pioneer DJ, and CHAUVET DJ, Unite for the Glimmer & Groove Entertainment Roadshow
Sennheiser is proud to be bringing the electrifying entertainment roadshow Glimmer & Groove to a city near you, in collaboration with Pioneer DJ by AlphaTheta and CHAUVET DJ. This partnership…
Pittsburgh Guitars – A Love Story: Iconic MI Retailer Celebrates 45 Years
Pittsburgh Guitars is celebrating 45 years of “Rocking the ‘Burgh” in 2024 and we decided to sit down with former devoted customer and now owner John Bechtold to learn more…
Music As an Avenue Towards Community Building: Making Your Retail Business ‘The Right Place’
“Most marketers have heard the term ‘community building’ at some point in the recent past,” began an article from last summer in an issue of Rolling Stone. “It’s not just…
ADJ Fixtures Shine At UK’s Lakefest
90 ADJ fixtures were utilized last year to illuminate the main stage at Lakefest, a rapidly growing family-friendly music festival held in the picturesque grounds of Eastnor Castle Deer Park…
The Neumann MT 48 Becomes an Immersive Audio Interface
At NAMM 2024, the legendary studio equipment specialist Neumann Berlin is presenting a feature upgrade for the MT 48 audio interface introduced last year. The Monitor Mission transforms the MT…
Solid State Logic Launch PURE DRIVE QUAD And PURE DRIVE OCTO Microphone Preamplifiers
Solid State Logic (SSL) is proud to announce the launch of two new 2U rack-based studio tools: the PURE DRIVE QUAD and PURE DRIVE OCTO microphone preamplifiers. These preamplifiers are…
Martin Audio Turns the Clock Back 50 Years as TAPFS Recreates 'Dark Side Of The Moon'
Following a successful stint in North America, the Australian Pink Floyd Show (TAPFS) tribute band has returned to the UK for its #DarkSide50 Tour 2023. This celebrates 50 years since Pink…
Akai Professional Debuts Vibrant New APC64 Pad Controller for Ableton
Akai Professional, a leading musical equipment and computer software manufacturer for performers and producers, is proud to unveil APC64. The next generation of Akai Ableton Live controllers delivers the most…
‘We’re in Good Shape, But the Shape is a Bit Different’: The State of the DJ Market – in Particular Multi-Channel Mixers – in 2023
The larger DJ Market was one that – understandably – took a sizable hit during pandemic-related shutdowns and subsequent supply chain challenges. As live gatherings continue to rebound and production…