The Album Is DEAD, But Not Everyone Believes It
While creating an album has for many bands and artists been a cornerstone of artistic accomplishment over the years, our shift to a predominantly playlist based culture means that we're. Continue reading
Why Vinyl Matters [WATCH]
Here Sunny Stuart Winter sat down to chat with Dr. Jennifer Otter Bickerdike, author of Why Vinyl Matters about the longevity of the format's resurgence, it's subcultural capital, and the. Continue reading
Led Zeppelin Embraces Record Store Day With New Release
You may want to get in line early this Record Store Day. In advance of Led Zeppelin’s 50th Anniversary celebration, slated to commence this September, the band will wet fan’s. Continue reading
Vinyl Prices Hit Unbelievable Highs
The price of vinyl is continuing to soar, with many new records costing upwards of $40. Used vinyl prices are also hitting unbelievable highs. Here we look at some of. Continue reading
4 Top Items Missing From Your Merch Table
In the current music economy, a robust merch section is key when it comes to making money on tour. While t-shirts and albums are obvious, we here look at four. Continue reading
Discog Sold 10 Million Units In 2017, Names New CEO
Sales on the Discogs Marketplace rose 20% to top 10 million units in 2017. Vinyl sales grew 18% to 8 million, the user-built music database and online a catalog announced today. . Continue reading
20 Most Popular Vinyl Colors Of 2017 [ DISCOGS ]
Music database and vinyl hub Discogs shares a data-driven list of the 20 Most Collected vinyl color variants released in 2017. Beginning with Radiohead's 3xLP blue opaque variation of the 'OKNOTOK' reissue of. Continue reading
Alex Awards Honor Best In Vinyl – Full List Of Winners 2017
After a 12 year hiatus, the Alex Awards returned this week to honor the best in vinyl record packaging at a ceremony at the Westin Book Cadillac Hotel in Detroit. The. Continue reading
Austin Welcomes New Short Run Vinyl Pressing Plant
Further evidence that the return of vinyl is as strong as ever, the city of Austin will soon see a new vinyl pressing plant known as Gold Rush Vinyl –. Continue reading