News
May 13, 2024 I Appointments
Roland Names Masahiro Minowa New CEO
Minowa will take over officially on July 1 after current representative director and CEO, Gordon Raison, steps down for personal reasons.
May 13, 2024 I Closure
Watermelon Music Announces Closure
Despite a GoFundMe that raised more the $100,000, the store announced it will be closing its doors after 28 years in business.
May 13, 2024 I Acquisition
ERA Music Acquires Meters Music
The MI conglomerate has acquired the audio brand formerly affiliated with the owners of Ashdown Engineering.
May 13, 2024 I Closure, Legal
Sam Ash Files for Chapter 11
The 100-year-old retailer filed for bankruptcy in New Jersey on May 8, while evaluating a potential sale of its e-commerce operations, related intellectual property and wholesale Samson business as a go-forward strategy.
May 08, 2024 I Partnership
Donner Collaborates with School of Rock
Donner has joined the GearSelect Program to offer instruments to School of Rock students.
May 02, 2024 I Closure
Sam Ash Music to Close All Stores
The MI industry reacts to news of the 100-year-old business closing all 42 locations.
May 02, 2024 I Appointments
KHS America Names Richardson Artist, Educator Relations Manager
Richardson was previously the winds brand manager at KHS America from 2014–2019 and has a long history of MI experience.
May 02, 2024 I Event
Guitar Center Inducts Gary Clark Jr. into RockWalk
The private ceremony took place on May 1 at Guitar Center’s Hollywood location on Sunset Boulevard.
