News
August 01, 2025 I Distribution
St. Louis Music Secures Global Distribution for Recording King, The Loar
With this agreement, SLM will take over all global distribution activities, including sales, marketing and product development, ensuring seamless availability for dealers and distributors worldwide.
August 01, 2025 I Appointments
Breedlove Guitars Names Angela Christensen as Vice President of Operations
The 23-year company veteran will now step into an executive leadership role.
August 01, 2025 I Appointments
NAMM Names New Leadership Teams For Women of NAMM, NAMM YP
Both of the new leadership teams will provide oversight, support and collaboration while aligning with NAMM’s overall vision, mission and objectives.
July 25, 2025 I Appointments
Casio America Names Sajeva Strategic Accounts Manager
Sajeva has 29 years of experience in the MI industry, most recently working as key account manager for Guitar Center Enterprises at Korg USA. Before that, he was senior brand manager for Korg USA’s technology brands, including Korg, Nu:Tekt and Waldorf.
July 25, 2025 I Supply
Clarinetist Rocco Parisi Joins Chedeville, Inspires New Clarinet Model
This new mouthpiece reflects Rocco’s personal preferences for enhanced flexibility, intonation and tonal control.
July 25, 2025 I Event
NAMM’s Museum of Making Music Opens ‘Roots & Wings: 40 Years of PRS Guitars’ Exhibit
Through pivotal artifacts, immersive display and interactive learning, this exhibition invites visitors to explore one of the most influential companies in the music products industry.
July 18, 2025 I Closure
John Hornby Skewes & Co. to Close its Business
Over the last few months, the company said it took steps to secure a buyer to take JHS forward under new proprietorship but had been unsuccessful.
July 18, 2025 I Closure
Rupp’s Drums Announces Closure
The company was started in 1984 by dummer Bob Rupp and owned most recently by long-time customer-turned-owner Alex Simpson.
