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Avid® (NASDAQ: AVID), a leading technology provider that powers the media and entertainment industry, recently announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by an affiliate…
Rousseau Mouthpieces has announced the appointment of St. Louis Music as its exclusive distributor for the USA and Canada.
Imagine a world where choir members can hear their isolated part, customize the mix of voices, and then practice along with professionally-recorded vocal tracks to learn their part with a synchronized digital…
Simmons announces the Titan 70 electronic drum kit, the newest addition and flagship product of its Titan range.
Tumbalong Park, a beautiful 5-hectare (12-acre) respite of green in the center of Darling Harbour, derives its name from the Dharug language spoken by the Eora people.
Levy’s Music Accessories is proud to announce Nita Strauss’s newest signature guitar strap, designed to commemorate her highly anticipated studio solo album titled “The Call of the Void” (Sumerian Records,…
Whether we like it or not, as owners and managers, department heads and/or music teachers, our manner and style of leadership greatly determines its effectiveness.
Long a crucial time of year that contributes significantly to the annual sales of MI retailers, the nature of “Back to School season” has changed significantly with the ever-increasing reach…
In late October of last year, Alex Simpson, owner of independent drum retailer Rupp’s Drums, closed on the purchase of 2045 S Holly St. in Denver, the property the MI…
This issue of MMR – much like many August (sometimes July!) editions in my tenure with the magazine – focuses on the relationship between MI retailers and suppliers with area…
Surely all readers of MMR – reps for MI brands, individual retailers, administrators – recognize that young and new music students are a key engine driving our industry.
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) announces the launch of the Juanes Stratocaster® guitar, a collaboration with multi-Grammy and Latin Grammy® award-winning singer, songwriter, guitarist and philanthropist, Juanes.
Pure Tone Technologies and AP International Music Supply, creators of the renowned Pure Tone multi-contact output jack, are pleased to announce their new PTT8 H-Fi male 1/4" mono plug for…
Gibson has shaped sound across generations and genres of music, becoming one of the most relevant, played, and loved guitar brands around the world.
Hot on the heels of the release of the EHX Pico POG, Electro-Harmonix enters the next Pico-sized powerhouse into their pedal lineup with the Pico Platform Compressor / Limiter.
The latest addition to the glamourous area of Downtown Dubai is Soul Sound Music Art Production, a new recording facility that has been created to be the go-to space for…
The new 4 string short-scale Rapier™ Saffire Bass is the latest addition to the successful series by legendary UK guitar builder and designer Alan Entwistle, based on the original iconic…
Staring Lake Amphiteatre is a 400-seat outdoor performance space in Eden Prairie, MN.
Gibson has shaped sound across generations and genres of music, becoming one of the most relevant, played, and loved guitar brands around the world.
Fort Bend Music Center, a full-service music products retailer headquartered in Stafford, Texas, announced that Michael Brumit has joined the company as general manager.
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) – alongside the Fender Custom Shop, the Jackson Custom Shop, the Charvel Custom Shop and the Gretsch Custom Shop – announces the launch of their…
The September issue of MMR shines the spotlight on Fretted Instruments and how to best prepare for the vitally important Holiday Sales Season!
Hercules Stands, a leading provider of high-quality musical accessories, is thrilled to announce the launch of its Pro Series Microphone Stands and Adaptive Series Multi-Mount.
To celebrate 808 Day 2023, Roland is partnering with Roland Lifestyle and 1500 Sound Academy to auction off a one-of-one 808 BMX Bike.
Reverb, the largest online marketplace dedicated to buying and selling musical instruments, recently announced that sellers saw continued demand in Q2 from Reverb’s global community of millions of music makers.
Gator, a leading manufacturer of cases, bags, and stands for the music and pro audio industries, is proud to announce the official launch of its new Cableworks brand.
Ivor Drawmer, a pioneer of electronic design and founder of British pro audio supplier Drawmer Electronics Ltd., passed away in late July 2023 at the age of 80.
With much of his work being focused on capturing live performances, the need for a compact studio setup that travels easily cannot be underestimated. Welcome to Rony Feliz’ world.
Audio-Technica unveils the ATH-M50xIB Professional Monitor Headphones, a limited-edition “Ice Blue” color version of A-T’s popular ATH-M50x.
C.F. Martin & Co. has announced that Thomas Ripsam has joined the company’s Board of Directors effective July 25, 2023.
Senseney Music, a leader in supporting music education for over 45 years, will continue to serve the greater Wichita community and beyond under a new name and ownership.
Crest Audio®, a subsidiary of Peavey Electronics®, launches the new ClimateGuard™ series speakers.
ESP Guitars, the respected global manufacturer of guitar and bass instruments and U.S. distributor for acclaimed brands that include Takamine Guitars and ENGL Amplification, has moved into their new U.S.…
Fishman is thrilled to welcome Mick Thomson to its family of Fluence artists.
Building off the esteemed CLASSIC line of studio monitors, KRK delivers an industry first in pro audio with the new limited-edition signature artist release, the KRK Scott Storch CLASSIC 8ss.
The 2023 DJX Show UpnXt DJ Contest for aspiring youth DJs has come to an exciting conclusion.
Peavey Electronics® has expanded the iconic HP 2® electric guitar product line with the new HP 2 Poplar Burl RM.
Mission Engineering, in collaboration with Fender Musical Instruments Corp. (FMIC), announces the return of the iconic Sunn® amplifier brand as an officially licensed product.
