Why releasing your album on vinyl is essential
Although delicate and cumbersome to deal with, vinyl is an absolute must for modern artists looking to make an impact with fans. Here, we break down why this old-school format. Continue reading
It’s Cassette Week 2021 and Discogs has 1M for sale
Now through Saturday, October 16th is Cassette Week as organized by online store Tapehead City and supported by dozens of others involved in the resurgence of the format. Many record. Continue reading
How to create, crowdfund a vinyl release using QRATES
Taishi Fukuyama from QRATES.com joins Michael and Jay on the Music Biz Weekly podcast to discuss vinyl. QRATES enables artists and labels to crowdfund a vinyl release. You can use. Continue reading
Having a wide range of merch is important: Here’s why
When it comes to selling merch, don’t make the mistake of putting all your eggs in one basket. Variety is the name of the game when it comes to getting. Continue reading
Using ‘surfaces’ to earn money as an indie artist
Whether it’s a real world surface like your bass drum and tour van, or a virtual surface like your website, these spaces can (and should!) be utilized to promote your. Continue reading
Does vinyl sound better? Here’s what the science says
If you’re a music enthusiast, it’s only reasonable that the quality of the audio should matter to you. So is the hype behind the superiority of the vinyl experience to. Continue reading
RIAA: Recorded music revenue increased by 27% in first half of 2021
New numbers out from the Recording Industry Association of America reveal that recorded music revenues were up by 27% during the first half of 2021, with growth primarily driven by. Continue reading
Physical music sales actually went up in 2021
In what is perhaps an unexpected twist for many in the music biz, sales of physical music were actually up, in what was otherwise a fairly challenging year for the. Continue reading
A musician’s guide to creating merch bundles that fans will love
Regardless of where you’re at in the album release/touring cycle, merch bundles can be a great way to get your fans to spend that extra dollar. Here, we look at. Continue reading
Retail? DEAD. Radio? DEAD. (Why Both Are Wrong)
The majority of major news outlets seem to be in agreement that both retail department stores and broadcast radio are all but dead to the consumer economy. Fred Jacobs outlines. Continue reading
