
Discogs donated sales revenue to MusiCares’ LA Fire Relief Friday
Music marketplace Discogs donated sales revenue to MusicCares’ LA Fire Relief efforts on Friday, January 17. Every record purchased on Friday generated funds that will be shared with LA’s music community.

Discogs donated sales revenue to MusiCares’ LA Fire Relief Friday
MusiCares is a non-profit branch of the Recording Academy helping people in the music industry with health and recovery services, as well as programs for financial literacy, affordable housing, and much more. Their LA fire relief fund will help with evacuation and relocation costs, instrument replacement/repair, home damage, medical care, mental health services, and other essential living needs.”
“The resilience and generosity of the music community are truly inspiring, reminding us how powerful we can be when we come together. This Friday, every record purchased will support independent sellers and small businesses worldwide while also helping a wonderful nonprofit dedicated to rebuilding and uplifting LA’s music scene. Let’s turn our shared love of music into meaningful action for those who need it most,” said Jeffrey Smith, Discogs’ Vice President of Marketing.
Discogs has 15 million registered users.
Its online database and marketplace if focused on music, particularly physical formats such as vinyl records, CDs, cassettes, and more. It’s a platform where music enthusiasts, collectors, and sellers can explore, catalog, buy, and sell physical music releases. The site is particularly valued for its extensive and detailed database, which includes information about artists, labels, releases, and versions of records.
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Bruce Houghton is the Founder and Editor of Hypebot, a Senior Advisor at Bandsintown, a Berklee College Of Music professor and the founfer of the Skyline Artists Agency