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05/21/2026

Our June 2026 issue is out today featuring Beacock Music and Education Center on the cover. Highlighting their 50th anniversary, Sue, Russ and Gayle Beacock share their tips for reaching five decades in business and why "retail is detail" has been their guiding principle. Read the full issue here.

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04/23/2026

It's issue drop day, and our May 2026 Guitar-focused issue is jam-packed! This month, we go one-on-one with new Fender CEO Edward “Bud” Cole, tell the story of how three dealerships approach guitar retailing in 2026 including cover dealer B's Music Shop, and much more. Read the full issue here:

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03/26/2026

Missing those NAMM show vibes? Relive all of the show magic with our April 2026 issue — out today. Flip through for the latest market trends from the show, the hottest products released and our annual Editors Choice Awards.

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02/04/2026

Want to relive all the gear magic of The 2026 NAMM Show? Get your NAMM show fix with our February/March 2026 Gear Guide issue — out now and full of gear that was released at last month's show! Check out the issue below.

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12/26/2025

The holidays aren't over yet! Our January 2026 Pre-NAMM Show issue just dropped, featuring an interview with new Chair Chris White of White House of Music. Plus: we break down the must-see events at next month's NAMM Show. Check it out here:

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11/26/2025

Need a break from family this holiday weekend? Grab our December Excellence issue, out today, and read better business insights from this year's winners, including West Music, our 2025 Retailer of the Year, Guitar Center, Gator Cases, Eastman Music Company and more.

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10/23/2025

Out today is our November 2025 issue, which highlights retailing. In this issue, we speak with retailers in Norway, Canada, the U.K. and the Netherlands to hear what market trends they are seeing, if and how global tariffs are affecting their businesses, and how they service their customers. Check it out in the link below.

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09/24/2025

It's issue drop day! The October 2025 issue is out today, featuring a cover story on three MI business owners who are leaning into Portland's brick-and-mortar scene. Read Rhythm Traders, Hank's Music Exchange and Eastside Guitar Repair's tips on how strong roots in your local community can make all the difference. Also, we go one-on-one with Richard Campbell of beyerdynamic North America and share plenty of holiday sales tips — all at the link below!

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08/21/2025

The September 2025 issue of Music Inc. drops today! This month, we look at how ProAudioStar has grown from a $5K investment in 2006 to a $60 million-plus business today. Also in this issue: a one-on-one with InMusic Brands' founder and an inside look at retailers expanding their AV install businesses. Hit the link below for the full issue!

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07/24/2025

Our annual Fall Product Preview dropped today! Flip through this issue to find all the drool-worthy gear that will fill your shelves in the upcoming Q4! We also sit down for a Q&A with Ciari Guitars' founder Jonathan Spangler and take the pulse of the drum market with our in-depth market report.

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06/26/2025

Our July 2025 issue drops today, and with it, comes a cover feature on NAMM's 2025 Dealer of the Year Brighton Music Center, which pulls back the curtain on the company's winning customer service skills. This issue also features coverage of the inaugural MI 5 Under 45 young leadership awards and write-ups on the five recipients for 2025. Hit the link below for more.

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