News

May 09, 2025 I Appointments

KMC Music Adds Inside Sales Rep

Rocco Paolino is an MI veteran whose 20-year career has included time as a general manager at three Gutiar Center stores, as well as 11 years with Sam Ash Music, managing three different locations, including the flagship in New York City.

May 05, 2025 I Philanthropy

Gibson Gives Reports Exceeding Benchmark Pledge for LA Wildfire Relief Efforts

Gibson exceeded its initial pledge, donating more than $320,000 in guitars, gear and cash — as well as harnessing an additional $516,000 in wildfire relief and recovery efforts with its non-profit partners — for a total impact of over $836,000.

May 04, 2025 I Appointments

Blustream Adds New VP of Product Marketing

Price joins Blustream with more than 25 years of experience leading marketing and product teams at data-driven B2B and B2C tech brands.

May 01, 2025 I Award

Music Inc. Launches ‘MI 5 Under 45’ Young Leadership Program

Applications are now open for MI industry members 45 and under, who have worked in the industry for three-plus years, and have demonstrated a commitment to innovation and leadership.

April 29, 2025 I Event

NAMM to Hold Annual D.C. Fly-In in May

In addition, this year NAMM will be leading a small delegation of U.S.-based manufacturers to hold strategic meetings with Members of Congress on the negative impact of tariffs.

April 27, 2025 I Supply

Yamaha Unveils New Corporate Campus in California

Designed in collaboration with architecture firm Gensler, the revamped campus aims to bring sustainability, creativity and musical inspiration to the forefront.

April 22, 2025 I Acquisition

Reverb to Become Privately Held

Two new investors with ties to the music industry — Creator Partners and Servco — have entered an agreement to purchase Reverb from Etsy.

April 21, 2025 I Supply

D’Addario Launches Fingers Know Campaign

The new campaign aims to celebrate the music made possible by D’Addario’s Pro Arte line of strings.