Ventura County Heads to NAMM, Showcasing Music and Instrumental Manufacturing Beyond Los Angeles

Ventura County attends NAMM this week, highlighting its long-standing role in music, live performances, and instrument ...
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“Delivers portability without compromising the authentic feel and expressiveness of an acoustic drum kit": Donner enters the pro-level electronic drum set market with …

NAMM 2026: Donner is known for squeezing-in plenty of bang for your buck, and new for 2026 is its Groove Series, a new line ...

DW’s Limited Edition MFG True-Cast 14x4” snare brings a piccolo to its sand-cast, machined bell bronze range, but if you want one you’re going to need to be quick

If there’s one trend that we’re glad to see continued at Namm 2026, it’s that of heavyweight, cast bell bronze snare drums, ...
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"Cutting rimshots and controlled overtones": PDP brings a "world-first" to the acrylic drum market with its latest Concept Acrylic Kit and Snare

Each tom makes use of PDP’s STM mounting system, and the True-Pitch tension rods grasp the hoops with vintage-style claw ...

Japan: Popular Prime Minister Takaichi calls early election

Japan's first female leader is popular with voters. She has now called for early elections to leverage their approval. The ...

Seoul, Tokyo watch US foreign policy twists with rising fear

Donald Trump's hostile signals over Greenland and the aftermath of the Venezuela attack have raised fears in Japan and South ...
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Japan, South Korea leaders drum up viral moment with K-pop jam

The two leaders, dressed in matching blue sports tops personalised with their names, posted images of themselves on X jamming after they met in Takaichi's home region of Nara Tuesday. During talks ...