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…
Hal Leonard Releases Composer-Approved Matching Folio to ‘Wicked: For Good’
Hal Leonard is proud to announce the release of the official matching folio for Wicked: For Good, created in close collaboration with legendary composer Stephen Schwartz, who personally reviewed and…
Gibson Gives Achieves Record-Breaking Year of Impact
Gibson, together with its philanthropic division Gibson Gives, celebrates a historic year of giving in 2025. This milestone underscores their unwavering commitment to expanding global access to music through education,…
The Ever-Changing Game of The Music Business: Reading the Tea Leaves
by Menzie Pittman, Author of The New Musician No matter your role in the music industry, I think we can all agree that the profession has changed dramatically. Some would say…
Forging Ahead with Partnerships at Music China 2025
By Mike Lawson Music China’s 22nd edition wrapped up at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre after four days of business, networking, and industry exchange, running 22–25 October in Shanghai.…
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,…
2025 Top Print Titles
As another year comes to a close, the print music sector offers a clear snapshot of what inspired musicians and drove sales for MI retailers across the industry. In this…
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…