Algam Ashdown Appointed as Exclusive UK Distributor for OLLO Audio
Algam Ashdown is pleased to announce a new distribution partnership with OLLO Audio, becoming the exclusive UK distributor for a brand’s premium professional-audio headphones. This agreement brings OLLO Audio’s acclaimed…
D’Addario Introduces the XPND Pedal Pry Bar
D’Addario announces the launch of the XPND Pedal Pry Bar: a compact, XPND-branded tool designed to make pedal removal faster and easier than ever for musicians. Say goodbye to screwdrivers…
ACT Entertainment Showcases RAT Sterling Vermin Pedal at NAMM 2026
ACT Entertainment’s iconic RAT brand brings its latest creation, the Sterling Vermin, to the 2026 NAMM Show (Booth 5227). With a new take on RAT’s unmistakable sound, this boutique distortion…
Fender Names Edward ‘Bud’ Cole as CEO
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) has announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Edward “Bud” Cole as Chief Executive Officer and member of the FMIC Board of Directors. Cole…
Graph Tech Launches Graph Tech UK to Provide Direct Support and Faster Availability for the United Kingdom
Graph Tech Guitar Labs is proud to announce the launch of Graph Tech UK, a new direct UK-based operation designed to deliver stronger service, faster product availability, and improved support…
33rd Annual Dealers’ Choice Awards
The 2025 Dealers’ Choice Awards once again drew an impressive response from across the MI industry, with retailers throughout North America casting thousands of votes to recognize the instruments, technologies,…
OMG Music Named Exclusive U.S. Distributor for EBS Professional Bass Equipment
OMG Music announces that it is now the exclusive United States distributor for EBS, the renowned Swedish manufacturer of professional bass equipment. Founded in 1988, EBS has earned a global…
Sweetwater Ranked Among Top US Companies for Customer Service by ‘Newsweek’
Sweetwater achieved its highest customer service ranking in company history. In the latest Newsweek magazine list of America’s Best Customer Service Companies, Sweetwater ranked eighth overall, placing ahead of iconic…
New Products November 2025
Accessories Levy’s Expands Its Flagship Amped Leather Collection with New Matte and Extra-Long Options Levy’s Music has introduced two new additions to its acclaimed Amped Leather Series, expanding one of…
Upfront November 2025
Ben Stahl Reverb Names Stahl CEO Reverb, the largest online marketplace dedicated to music gear, has announced that Ben Stahl has been named as the company’s new chief executive officer,…
2025 MMR Dealers’ Choice Awards Ballot – Last Week to Vote!
Over the summer, you selected the instruments and musical gear that were to be nominees in the 33rd Annual MMR Dealers’ Choice awards — now you get to vote on the…
Carlino Guitars Carves its Own Path
By Christian Wissmuller When MMR last checked in with Carlino Guitars, founder Eddie Carlino was already carving out a distinct niche in the boutique guitar market — known for…