News
October 18, 2021 I Acquisition
Audiotonix Acquires Sound Devices
The acquisition coincides with co-founder Jon Tatooles’ departure from Sound Devices after 23 years.
October 11, 2021 I Acquisition
D’Addario Acquires National Picks
Available now, the renowned finger-and-thumb-pick company will be branded as D’Addario National Picks.
October 11, 2021 I Supply
Fender Launches Beginner Hub
The new Hub is a network of online resources that includes every tool a new player needs to start, stick with and eventually master their guitar, bass or ukulele.
October 05, 2021 I Appointments
American Music & Sound Announces Executive Changes
Founder Lynn Martin will become the new director of strategic development while Pat Sullivan has been named president.
October 05, 2021 I Closure
Music & Sound Retailer to Halt Publication
The Hazan Media Group, which has been publishing The Music & Sound Retailer, Sound & Communications and DJ Times for the last four months, announced yesterday in an email that it is halting publication of these magazines.
October 04, 2021 I Philanthropy
D’Addario Foundation Teams with Tom Petty Estate
Proceeds from limited-edition Wildflowers Capsule Collection with Rodarte will benefit D’Addario Foundation’s Girls in Music Initiative.
October 04, 2021 I Obituary
Former Owner of Mississippi Music Passes Away
Dex Johnson, former executive vice president and owner of Mississippi Music, passed away on Oct. 3 of complications from lung disease.
September 28, 2021 I Acquisition
Excelcia Acquires Wingert-Jones, RBC Publications
Acquired from J.W. Pepper & Son, Excelcia said it plans to expand and amplify the presence of both publishers in the educational music space.
