There are only 30 Black-owned record stores in US, OPEN DOORS chronicles them [video]
Of the 1500 – 2000 independent records in the US, less than 3O are black-owned. OPEN DOORS is a series of 5 short documentaries created by Record Store Day and. Continue reading
Stage patter captured on vinyl matters: Here’s why
Here David Deal digs into why the stage patter buried in live vinyl albums is still so relevant today, and what it reveals about an artist and their performance style.. Continue reading
What Tim Hortons can teach about audience engagement
If you’ve never had the pleasure, Tim’s is a Canadian institution that has made its way here in America, and in countries around the world. Tim Horton (singular) was an. Continue reading
25 very creative music merch ideas
A dearth of live shows has had bands and musicians looking toward other sources of revenue – such as merch sales – to make ends meet. Here, we look at. Continue reading
Tour Amoeba Music’s massive new Hollywood store [VIDEO]
No record store opening in recent memory has garnered more interest than Amoeba Music’s massive new store in Hollywood. When the new store finally opened last week, Amoeba was reaching. Continue reading
Music As A Souvenir: Cassette sales double during the pandemic
Music as a souvenir. It’s a concept I first witnessed during the download age when South Korean teens were buying truckloads of 45’s even when they didn’t own turntables. It’s. Continue reading
Last Major Country To Embrace Streaming Finally Caves
Although streaming has become a dominant form of music consumption in many parts of the world, a few countries have been sluggish in their adaption to this new way of. Continue reading
How to create high quality, low-risk merch FREE
Historically, creating artist merch has been something of a gamble, requiring a significant investment with no guarantee of a return. With the advent of print-on-demand, however, artists could be look. Continue reading
Vinyl sales overtake CDs for first time in 34 years
According to a new report from the RIAA, the vinyl renaissance remains stronger than ever, with vinyl sales growing by more than 28% to overtake CD sales in 2020. Guest. Continue reading
Amazon Music adds merch with exclusives from Selena Gomez, Weezer, more
Amazon Music has added integration of artist merchandise within its mobile app. The offering combines the shopping convenience that made Amazon an online commerce behemoth with a new way for. Continue reading
Record Store Day Drops Set For June 12, July 17
Given ongoing uncertainties about 2021 reopenings, Record Store Day has scheduled its innovative RSD Drops for June 12 and July 17 at participating stores worldwide. RSD Drops are street dates. Continue reading
