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The Resurgence of Vinyl: A journey through its modern revival

Fred Jacobs covers the unexpected resurgence of vinyl records and why this classic format is thriving in the digital age. by Fred Jacobs of Jacobs Media A couple months back. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 06/05/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Vinyl Jackets vs Gatefold Jackets explained

Are you planning on releasing some vinyl records but aren’t sure what the best packaging option is? Here’s a breakdown of the top choices to see which is right for you and your fans…..

Alana Bonilla on 05/08/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Bandcamp Friday turns 40 as revenue to Artists and Labels tops $123M

Friday, May 3 marks the 40th Bandcamp Friday, a day when the platform waives its commission on sales and passes it on to artists and labels…..

Bruce Houghton on 05/03/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Ecovinyl is an eco-friendly option for pressing records without PVC

Regular vinyl records are made with toxic materials not great for the environment. Fortunately, Ecovinyl has found a new solution so we can continue to enjoy vinyl without hurting the. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 04/30/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Bandcamp improves its Music Discovery

Bandcamp has added robust tag search and tag combinations as well as dark mode support to improve music discovery on the platform…..

Bruce Houghton on 04/26/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Luminate adds Street Pulse data to improve Billboard Indie Album chart

A coalition of independent recorded music business retail and trade groups have partnered with data providers Luminate and Street Pulse to improve the physical sales data that drives Billboard’s indie charts…..

Bruce Houghton on 04/25/2024 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Discogs hosts post-Record Store Day online sale of all the vinyl you missed

Music collectors hub Discogs is hosting the first official post-Record Store Day event that allows independent retailers and music fans to purchase special releases they may have missed on Saturday…..

Bruce Houghton on 04/22/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Record Store Day: STOP READING THIS, and go buy something!

It’s time to support the music you love with your wallet! Saturday, April 20th, is Record Store Day 2024,​ both in the U.S. and internationally. Music lovers gather in hundreds of independent record stores, celebrating recorded music with special releases, in-store performances, and much more…..

Bruce Houghton on 04/20/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Echo Base offers independent artists sustainable vinyl record pressing [A2IM Indie Spotlight]

Echo Base, the Athens, Georgia-based vinyl manufacturing and distribution company, offers innovative physical music solutions anchored in sustainable practices and musician-focused services. The company is dedicated to accessible and affordable vinyl production, direct-to-fan relationships, and environmental stewardship…..

Alana Bonilla on 04/18/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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The long, strange life of Vinyl & 6 Reasons for its latest Resurgence

Vinyl has been a noteworthy subject from its beginning, but since it has come back repeatedly over decades, you cannot help but wonder why. Fred Jacobs goes looking for answers…..

Alana Bonilla on 04/10/2024 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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