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2024 Music Products Industry Archive
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Arm's Length Tours North America With Compact dLive Rig
Arm's Length, an up-and-coming Emo band from Ontario, recently headlined a tour across the United States and Canada along with labelmates Carly Cosgrove and Ben Quad.
Guitar Center Appoints Michael Martin as Executive Vice President, Retail Sales, and Operations
Guitar Center Inc. has appointed Michael Martin as Executive Vice President of Retail Sales and Operations, effective immediately.
Fender Unveils New Limited Edition Joe Strummer Masterbuilt Telecaster & Accessories Package
Fender announces its latest Custom Shop offering with the launch of the brand new Joe Strummer Masterbuilt Telecaster® and accessories package.
PRS Guitars Introduces New Molded Multi-Fit Guitar Cases
PRS Guitars has announced two new molded guitar cases that are unique to every other offering in their lineup.
All Sam Ash Music Locations to Close, 100 Year-Old Chain Files for Bankruptcy
Liquidation sales continue at Sam Ash, which fild for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on May 8.
Martin Audio… and Menno Smit’s Stairway to Heaven
The first time Stairway Productions’ Menno Smit heard a full-bore Martin Audio concert system was at Grace Jones’ Lowlands Festival appearance in Holland, back in 2009.
Ed Warren Powers Collaboration on Johnny Marr Tour with ChamSys MagicQ MQ250M Stadium
Johnny Marr had some very definite ideas about the kinds of looks he wanted on stage for his Greatest Hits tour, which kicked off at Newcastle’s O2 City Hall on…
Taking a Stand (or Rack...)!
On stage on in the living room, in the subway station or outside at a birthday party, keyboard players need to place their instrument somewhere (unless you're a keytar player) --…
Have Keys, Will Travel: Portable Keyboards
Ideal for musicans on the go -- be it to an impromptu session down the street, a lesson across town, rehearsals, or outdoor gigs -- today's Portable Keyboards pack a…
Anniversary: Fender Stratocaster Celebrates 70 Years
From Buddy Holly to Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix to Jeff Beck, Stevie Ray Vaughan to Billie Joe Armstrong (the list is endless), legendary players have chosen -- and continue to…
Electro-Harmonix Refreshes its First-Ever Effect with the LPB-3 Linear Power Booster & EQ
Before there was Muff, there was boost. The LPB-1 Linear Power Booster was originally discovered by EHX founder Mike Matthews while working with engineer Bob Myer to develop the very…
PHASE DJ Selects American Music & Sound for U.S. Distribution
PHASE has announced the appointment of American Music & Sound (AM&S) as its new US distributor.
Roland Corporation Announces Executive Leadership Changes
Roland Corporation has announced that Representative Director and COO, CIO, Masahiro Minowa, has been appointed Representative Director, CEO, and CIO, effective July 1, 2024.
Blaze Audio Selects the Henderson Company for Representation Throughout the U.S. Northeast
Blaze Audio, a manufacturer of professional audio solutions for the commercial and leisure install markets, is pleased to announce the appointment of the Henderson Company (www.HendersonReps.com) as the company’s new…
Miami-Based DJ Creates Unique Mixes in His Studio With KRK
Miami-based DJ, Music Producer, and Music Business Entrepreneur Christian “Tian” Jimenez has always enjoyed making music.
Martin Audio ADORN Enhances McConnell’s Distillery New Visitor Attraction
When Belfast Distillery Company set out to preserve the legacy of McConnell’s Irish Whisky—a brand that dates back to 1776—they decided to take over the A-Wing of Crumlin Road Gaol,…
Fishman Releases New Fluence Mick Thomson Pickup Set
After joining the Fluence artist roster last year, Fishman is proud to announce the release of the Fluence Mick Thomson Signature Series pickup set, available today at dealers worldwide.
PreSonus Launching New Range of Premium Audio Interfaces
PreSonus is launching a new line of Quantum Audio Interfaces available in four models: Quantum ES 2, Quantum ES 4, Quantum HD 2, and Quantum HD 8.
Donner Collaborates with School of Rock to Bring Exclusive Experience to Beginning Musicians
Donner has forged a strategic partnership with the world’s most revolutionary music education brand, School of Rock, aiming to enrich the learning experience for young musicians.
New Release Alert: 'Taylor Swift - The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology'
Taylor Swift's reign over the music world continues with her 14th No. 1 album on the Billboard charts shattering records and captivating fans worldwide.
Pittsburgh Guitars Celebrating 45 Years of Rocking the ‘Burgh
Pittsburgh Guitars, Pittsburgh’s premier local guitar shop located in the historic South Side neighborhood, is celebrating its 45th anniversary on May 22, 2024.
Schecter Launch a new Solo II Supreme with Graph Tech RATIO Cutting-Edge Tuning Technology and TUSQ XL Permanently Lubricated Nut
Schecter Guitar Research, one of the world’s premier guitar companies, is proud to announce an exciting collaboration with Graph Tech Guitar Labs, pioneers in instrument technology.
The Evolving Independent Music Store
In the ‘60s and ‘70s there was only a sprinkling of music stores in the area where I lived.
Pack it Up, Pack it In! - Drum Microphone Packages
Setting up mics for one vocalist, or one guitar rig – pretty straightforward, yes? Not so when attempting to effectively capture the sound of one entire acoustic drum kit!
'The Store that Ate Your Brain' – Celebrating 60 Years of House of Guitars, Rochester, New York
Located in Rochester, New York, the House of Guitars is hailed as the "Largest Guitar Store in the World."
Don’t Call it a Comeback - ‘The New Normal’ is Treating the PA Speaker Market Just Fine, Thank You Very Much
Based on our recent conversations with reps from some of the biggest names in PA speakers, it’d be accurate to describe folks who operate in that realm as being “bullish”…
Going Off the Deep End - BASSBOSS Celebrates 25 Years
For 25 years now, BASSBOSS has pushed the boundaries of innovation in sound reinforcement.
Within Your Reach
“Building customer relationships with confidence-inspiring policies and value-adds is a wonderful formula for success,” says Samia Scoda of BASSBOSS in this month’s Roundtable feature on PA Speakers.
Sellers on Reverb See Growth in Q1 2024, Outperforming Every Quarter of 2023
Reverb, the largest online marketplace dedicated to buying and selling used and new musical instruments, has announced that its sellers saw continued growth in Q1 2024, outpacing every quarter of…
Guitar Center Inducts Guitarist Gary Clark Jr. Into RockWalk
On Wednesday, May 1, 2024, Guitar Center announced the induction of four-time GRAMMY®-winning guitarist Gary Clark Jr. into the retailer’s iconic RockWalk.
Applied Research & Technology Celebrates 40 Years
Applied Research and Technology, a division of Yorkville Sound, is proud to celebrate its 40th anniversary in 2024.
VocoPro Launches New Speaker/Amplifier Package with Vocal Mics for Home Entertainment Centers
For smart TV owners looking to add a new dimension to their home entertainment experience, audio leader VocoPro has announced a new speaker/amplifier package that includes vocal mics.
China Film Group Completes Huge Monitoring Upgrade with Genelec
China Film Group is a forward-thinking production house that has consistently embraced new technology and never shied away from investing in the right equipment.
Trade Regrets: Merle Johnson
Merle Johnson, longtime owner and CEO of E. K. Blessing Co. Inc., passed away at his Elkhart, Indiana, home on March 2nd, 2024, surrounded by family.
Make Music Day Rings in the Summer with a Worldwide Celebration of Music
Make Music Day, the worldwide festival of making music held annually on the summer solstice, today announced the return of its vast program with over 5,000 live, free music-making events…
Ritmüller Marks 25 Years of Renewed Prominence
Ritmüller pianos announces plans to celebrate the 25th Anniversary (Silver Jubilee) of its relaunch with a series of concerts throughout 2024 featuring David Syme, (June 2, June 16, July 21, August 18,…
MMR Dealer Survey: Drum Microphone Packages
Setting up a mic for a singer in the studio or onstage? Not so terribly complicated.
Danelectro Introduces the 6-12 Double Neck in Ltd Ed. White Pearl
Whilst the body shape of a twin neck guitar is often more about functionality than the aesthetics, the Danelectro 6-12 Double Neck combines both -- the company’s classic ‘Dano’ art…
PlayDrums.com/PMC Gears Up for International Drum Month
May marks the celebration of International Drum Month, a time to honor drummers and the rich history and culture of drums and percussion instruments.