
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

Who is buying all that vinyl?
We know that there is a new generation of music listeners who have a great interest in vinyl records. But there are a lot of details behind all those purchases. Continue reading

4 reasons CD sales are on the rise
It’s time to pull out your Discmans, because from cost, to nostalgia, to manufacturing, CD’s are making a real comeback. by Bobby Owsinski of Music 3.0. Ever since streaming took. Continue reading

Move over vinyl, CDs are making a real comeback
We’re resurfacing this post from a couple of weeks ago because of the impact it had: While no one is suggesting streaming is on the way out, the multi-year surge. Continue reading

Why are CDs trending in 2022?
Nearly two decades since their peak popularity, CDs are having a moment, but how long will it last? by James Shotwell of Haulix Compact Discs are back (not that they. Continue reading