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…
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: the XPND Core Pedalboards and the Backline Core Pedalboard Transport Bags.…
Optimal Audio Appoints Republik Pro AVL as New Turkish Distributor
Optimal Audio has announced the appointment of Istanbul-based Republik Pro AVL as its new distribution partner for Turkey. Republik presented the Optimal Audio ecosystem on stand at the recent IMEEF…
D’Addario and TerraCycle Celebrate a Decade-Long, Industry-First Recycling Program
D’Addario and TerraCycle, the international recycling leader, are celebrating the 10-year anniversary of the D’Addario Playback Free String Recycling Program — the first large-scale initiative of its kind to recycle…
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…
Guitar Center Music Foundation Appoints Curtis Heath as Board President and Chair
The Guitar Center Music Foundation (GCMF) has announced that Curtis Heath, President of Guitar Center Business Solutions, has been appointed Board President and Chair. Heath’s appointment marks a new chapter…
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…