Looking Back on 2025: A Year of Controlled Chaos (Emphasis on “Controlled”)
by Christian Wissmuller As we wrap up 2025—and I try to remember what month it actually is—it’s time for that annual ritual in which we look back, nod sagely…
NAMM Show 2026 Buyer’s Guide: Part I
Accessories D’Addario Launches XPND Core Pedalboards and Backline Core Transport Bags D’Addario expands its XPND Pedalboard Series with two new products designed to simplify, strengthen, and elevate modern pedalboard setups:…
Upfront December 2025
NAMM Announces Billy Corgan as Recipient of the TEC Innovation Award Presented at The 2026 NAMM Show NAMM and The NAMM Technical Excellence & Creativity (TEC) Awards have selected Billy…
NAMM Announces Billy Corgan as Recipient of the TEC Innovation Award Presented at The 2026 NAMM Show
NAMM (The National Association of Music Merchants), the largest global not-for-profit music trade organization and The NAMM Technical Excellence & Creativity (TEC) Awards have selected Billy Corgan as the recipient of the…
Trade Regrets: Ken Dattmore
Ken Dattmore (b. February 26, 1961) passed peacefully on the morning of December 4 in Anaheim, CA. Dattmore started in the industry with the William Lewis & Son Company, which…
Yorkville Sound to Exhibit at 2026 NAMM Show
Yorkville Sound invites attendees of the 2026 NAMM Show to visit their booth, 18310, at the Anaheim Convention Center. Along with new products, the focal point of this year’s booth…
Hagstrom Guitars Announces 2025 Relaunch in the U.S. Market Under New Distribution Leadership-MMS Music
Hagstrom Guitars, the iconic Swedish guitar brand known for its rich legacy, innovative designs, and devoted artist following, is officially relaunching in the United States under new distribution leadership. With…
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…
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,…
From Capsule to Console: The Art and Evolution of Studio Condenser Mics
By Christian Wissmuller Even in an age dominated by plug-ins and digital production tools, the condenser microphone remains the most essential piece of gear in the signal chain. From global…
NAMM Foundation Expands Grantmaking to Benefit All Segments and Communities of the Music Industry
NAMM and the NAMM Foundation have announced over $800,000 in grants to 57 deserving charitable organizations, which represents the largest number of grants ever given to organizations from across all…
D’Addario Foundation Awarded $10,000 NAMM Foundation Grant
The D’Addario Foundation announces that it has received a $10,000 grant from the NAMM Foundation to support the Immersive Music Challenge (IMC): an effort to improve awareness of the positive…