News
January 11, 2021 I Obituary
Shimamura Music Founder Passes Away
The founder of Japan’s largest music retail chain, Shimamura Music, passed away on Dec. 26 at the age of 87.
January 11, 2021 I Acquisition
Korg USA Acquires Aguilar Amplification Company
Korg is now a direct investor in the new entity, Aguilar Musical Instruments, which operates as a separate company under the Korg USA portfolio of brands.
January 05, 2021 I Event
Reasons to Believe
NAMM’s Believe In Music Week this week might just offer the music products industry battle plans for a post-pandemic 2021.
January 04, 2021 I Coronavirus
NASMD Postpones March Meeting
The organization said it hopes to reschedule for later in the spring or summer.
January 04, 2021 I Distribution
Hal Leonard to Distribute Innovative Percussion
The company also expands lines with KAT, Paiste and Remo.
January 04, 2021 I Appointments
Casio America Names New President, CEO
Makoto Ori has spent nearly 30 years at Casio.
December 28, 2020 I Coronavirus
Warwick Music Group, Biomaster Team to Neutralize Bacteria on pInstruments
The family of brass instruments, which are manufactured in recyclable ABS plastic, now include antimicrobial technology from Biomaster.
December 28, 2020 I Supply
GEWA Purchases Ovation Guitars
Gewa Music has purchased Ovation Guitars from Drum Workshop. The Adamas and Applause guitar brands are also included in the purchase.