Cut vinyl records at home with this $149 Record Factory [PS: I want one for Christmas!]
Teenage Engineering has launched the PO-80 Record Factory, a compact, USB-powered vinyl record cutter that lets you cut your own 5” vinyl at home and play them back in lo-fi.. Continue reading
14 tips for designing killer musician merch
Selling merch can be a great way to earn extra cash and connect with your fans. Here are some tips on how to design items that will fly off the. Continue reading
A musician’s guide to selling merch
Learn how to create a reliable revenue stream by selling merch with this basic guide. by JORDAN GATES of Indie Gigging Merchandise sales make up a significant chunk of revenue. Continue reading
Vinyl sales rise while streaming revenues plateau
Are we going back in time? Vinyl sales continue to skyrocket, while streaming numbers fail to impress. by Bobby Owsinski of Music 3.0 The RIAA just issued its mid-year report, and as almost. Continue reading
Vinyl jumps 22%, recorded music revenue up 9% says RIAA Mid-Year Report
U.S. recorded music revenue growth continued rising 9% to $7.7 billion in the first half of 2022, according to a new RIAA Mid-Year Report. The number of paid streaming subscriptions. Continue reading
How to sell Merch on Spotify
It’s easier than ever to add your merch to Spotify to promote your music, connect with fans, and grow your business. by Monica Freeman for Spotify For Artists Like artists. Continue reading
How to turn music merch into reliable income
Learn how to make music merchandise a reliable income stream with this guide from Bandzoogle. by Chris Dunnett of www.RockYourMerch.net via Bandzoogle Musicians have always had at least a handful of. Continue reading
What makes vinyl… better?
Vinyl music has made record sales in recent years, and there has to be a reason. Here is what makes vinyl so special. by Russ Crupnick of Music Watch My. Continue reading
The difference between Vinyl fans: Then and Now
Industry analyst Russ Crupnick of Music Watch shares his findings about what’s so different about modern vinyl music fans. by Russ Crupnick of Music Watch The new generation of Vinyl buyers. Continue reading
A deep dive into the music distribution revolution with Jay Gilbert & Mike Etchart of the Your Morning Coffee Podcast
A very special edition of Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart’s Your Morning Coffee: Weekly News for the New Music Business podcast is live. Episode #104 On episode #104 of the. Continue reading