News
January 18, 2021 I Retail
‘So Much Fun’: How a Music Teacher Stormed the Capitol & Shattered Lives
Music teacher Stephen Baker forced Middle C Music to cut ties with him by breaking into the Capital Building in Washington, D.C., livestreaming all of it on Instagram as “Stephen Ignoramus.”
January 18, 2021 I Event
Day 1 of UpBeat Daily Is Here
The digital launch edition of UpBeat Daily is available now.
January 18, 2021 I Event
Believe It! Don’t Miss NAMM’s Believe in Music Week
The free, digital event featuring a marketplace, education sessions and live performances started Monday.
January 18, 2021 I Retail
Guitar Center’s Top 10 Musical Gear Trend Predictions for 2021
As the music industry continues to shift, Guitar Center is forecasting a surge in popularity for specific musical gear and accessories that it has seen gain traction during the pandemic.
January 12, 2021 I Distribution
Sweetwater & Music Tribe Enter Partnership
The focus of the relationship is to “deliver a customer experience with unique collaborative opportunities.”
January 11, 2021 I Acquisition
Gibson Acquires Mesa/Boogie
Gibson has announced the addition of Mesa/Boogie to its family of brands.
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.
