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
More vinyl record plants opening soon. Is it enough to end backlog?
The increased demand of vinyl has created quite the backlog recently. However, new vinyl presses are in the making! Will this be enough? by Bobby Owsinski of Music 3.0 Any. Continue reading
How Harry Styles’ “Harry’s House” broke records
Whose house? Harry’s house! It took just 72 hours for Harry Styles’s “Harry’s House” to break the record for the biggest vinyl sales week in the U.S. since data began. Continue reading
Discogs declares June Independent Record Store Month to support brick-and-mortar shops
Celebrate and support independent record stores around the world this June, with Discogs. via A2IM This June, Discogs launched the inaugural Independent Record Store Month, a series of virtual events that connect. Continue reading
How much should you sell your CDs for?
There is much more that goes into pricing your merch and music than choosing a number that sounds right. Keep reading to learn how to find the perfect cost for. Continue reading
Is May 6th the last Bandcamp Friday ever?
Ever since March of 2020 Bandcamp has waived its revenue share on the first Friday of every month to help support artists who have seen their livelihoods disrupted by the pandemic.. Continue reading
Bandcamp in fight with Google that could mean high fees, payment delays
Bandcamp’s new owner Epic Games is seeking a court injunction to stop Google from charging much higher fees for transactions that happen via Bandcamp’s popular Android app. Epic is also. Continue reading
Announcing Record Store Day Summer Camp!
The best named music conference ever and the only conference designed for the indie music retail sector, Record Store Day Summer Camp is returning in person to New Orleans at. Continue reading
Everything you need to know about music distribution
Before you release music, you should know how the process works. Learn about the ins and outs of music distribution below. A guest post from DITTO MUSIC. In short, music. Continue reading
Fans still buy music. Are you missing out?
Don’t make the mistake of beleiving that in the age of streaming no one is still buying music. Recent s data proves that they are. by Christopher Carvalho of Unlock. Continue reading
Vinyl sales continue to increase despite supply problems
Vinyl sales are continuing their dramatic upward trend despite ongoing manufacturing and supply issues. Last week’s vinyl sales topped 700K up 1.4% over the same week last year, reports Making. Continue reading
