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December 02, 2025 I Distribution

EBS Partners with OMG Music for U.S. Distribution

This move marks a significant ramp‑up for EBS’s presence in North America.

December 02, 2025 I Retail

MI Retailers Trade Doorbusters for Community Support on Black Friday Weekend

MI retailers reported strong sales across 2025’s Black Friday and Small Business Saturday, with many retailers leaning into thoughtful promotions, concerts and events.

November 30, 2025 I Appointments

Apogee Names Dirk Ulrich as New Owner

Ulrich previously owned Plugin Alliance and Brainworx, both of which he sold in 2021, and currently owns tube-audio specialist Manley.

November 30, 2025 I Award

SABIAN Launches 3rd Annual Mentorship Award

Set up in honor of SABIAN endorser Dom Famularo, the mentorship award is aimed at encouraging and helping drummers by offering a cash award along with mentorship sessions.

November 24, 2025 I Event

Pearl River Guitars Makes Appearance at Andy Owings Music

Hosted by The SCE Group, the Nov. 11 promotion allowed customers to ask questions and play three featured Pearl River models.

November 21, 2025 I Retail

Newsweek Ranks Sweetwater Among Top U.S. Companies for Customer Service

Newsweek also named Sweetwater No. 1 for customer service in the music industry.

November 21, 2025 I Philanthropy

Hal Leonard Chooses Charity Over Holiday Gifts, Donates $7.5K to Local Music Program

When parent company Muse Group offered staff the option of receiving a holiday gift or donating the equivalent value to a local charity, Hal Leonard employees chose to give back.

November 17, 2025 I Appointments

SoundPro Adds Hector Varela to Sales Team

Before joining SoundPro, Varela worked with GC Pro for 18 years, managing projects ranging from live sound to system installations.