COVER STORIES
Holiday Wish List
It’s safe to say that 2020 has been a year unlike any other. But one thing remains the same: MI products make great gifts.
What I Did During the Pandemic
Retailers and manufacturers describe how they have found inspiration and motivation during quarantine.
FEATURES
Under the Hood
Aston Microphones was in its “element” when creating its latest mic technology, the result of an 18-month-long research and development process and three months of public listening tests.
Shine a Light
It has been both a “heartwrenching” and “heartwarming” year for southern California stalwart Santa Monica Music Center.
INTERVIEWS
Five Minutes With
For advice on how to improve online sales, plus much more, we turned to Reverb CEO David Mandelbrot.
The Final Note
The best advice Key Leaves’ Rulon Brown ever received: Work smarter, not harder.
MISSION REPORT
MI Spy
MI Spy is back in the stores! The stealthy shopper returns to Chicago in part one of a two-part feature.
COLUMNS
In the Trenches
There’s a lot of discussion about what the “new normal” will look like, and if what we’re seeing right now is any indication, it won’t necessarily be an easy run for retail.
Veddatorial
People want to and will play music whether or not a traditional outlet is available, something that is making Dan Vedda feel hopeful.