Mike Gabriel Named Director of Sales - Pro Audio for JAM Industries USA
JAM Industries USA is pleased to announce Mike Gabriel as Director of Sales - Pro Audio. Gabriel brings a balanced approach that blends data-driven decision making with real-world retail perspective…
Portman's Music Superstore Celebrates 90 Years as Georgia's Oldest Continuously Operated Music Retailer
Portman’s Music Superstore, a cornerstone of music retail and music education across Georgia and South Carolina, is celebrating its 90th anniversary in 2026. Founded in downtown Savannah in 1936, Portman’s…
Low Boy and Sweetwater Launch Exclusive Finish for Boutique Bass Drum Beaters Just in Time for Drum Month
Low Boy, maker of handcrafted bass drum beaters, today announced the launch of its newest exclusive colorway in partnership with Sweetwater: Natural with Red Sparkle Stripes. The release, part of…
Ghost Dates on the Calendar
There are certain dates that seem permanently etched into the minds of people who have spent enough years in a particular industry. No matter how much the landscape changes, no…
Harmony, Hustle, and the Loneliness of the ‘Front of the Check’ Life
Owning a music store can be one of the greatest things in the world — and also one of the loneliest places to stand. I’ve been one of 100,000 people…
Yorkville Sound to Distribute Morley in Canada
Yorkville Sound is proud to announce that it is now the exclusive Canadian distributor for Morley, the legendary effects pedal company renowned for its iconic wah pedals, volume pedals, switchers,…
Fishman Brings on Martinez to Helm Sales & Marketing
Fishman is pleased to announce that Billy Martinez has joined the company as Vice President of Sales & Marketing. Billy’s quarter century of industry experience includes, most recently, 10 years…
Guitar Center names Jennifer Hatton President of Music & Arts
Guitar Center has named Jennifer Hatton president of Music & Arts, the company's school music division. Hatton brings nearly three decades of education sector leadership, most recently as chief growth…
NAMM President and CEO John Mlynczak Delivers Oral Testimony Before the USTR Section 301 Committee on Impact of Global Tariffs to Music Products Industry
The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) has issued the oral testimony that was delivered by NAMM president and CEO John Mlynczak before the Office of the United States Trade Representative…
Violet Audio US Launches to Support North American Initiative in Live Sound
Violet Audio (Melbourne, Australia) announces the formation of Violet Audio US, a new distribution company established to bring the company’s professional audio solutions to the North American live sound market.…
The Full Package: Unwrapping the Latest in Live Sound Bundles
In an era where convenience is king, the days of piecing together a live rig component-by-component are fading fast. For today’s working musicians and venue owners, “plug-and-play” isn't just a…
Beyond the Glass Case: Talking GC’s Innovative Pedal Station with CEO Gabe Dalporto
Dept: Upfront Q&Aby Christian Wissmuller PQ: “Today’s customer is highly informed and often prefers to explore independently before engaging with a sales associate. We wanted to empower that behavior, not interrupt…