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Great Holiday Gift Ideas For Musicians

Tis the season! The holiday shopping season is in full swing, and for those looking to choose the perfect gift for the musician in their live, we have the perfect. Continue reading

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Instantly Turn A Spotify Playlist Into A Bandcamp Shopping List

With a new Bandcamp First Friday indie music sale and promotion happening today, its the perfect time to check out a free tool from Hype Machine that turns Spotify playlists. Continue reading

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6 Vinyl That Do A Lot More Than Just Spin

Here we look at some recent initiatives in the world of vinyl allowing record lovers the opportunity to help contribute to a variety of charitable causes. Guest post by Meredith. Continue reading

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Guitar Center Officially Files For Bankruptcy, But Promises ‘Business As Usual’

Guitar Center has confirmed that it has filed for bankruptcy. But what does that mean for musicians? The Guitar Center Chapter 11 bankruptcy hopes to strike a deal with key. Continue reading

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Tower Records Returns with 500,000+ Vinyl, CDs, Cassettes & More Online

Much loved music retailer Tower Records, which closed all of its U.S. physical locations 14 years ago, has returned as an online store. The stores may be gone but Tower. Continue reading

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Records Store Day Fuels 2 Million Album Sales

While much of the industry has been impacted by the current pandemic, Record Store Days remains a hit among vinyl buyers. This year broken up into three separate weekends, RSD. Continue reading

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Eco-Friendly Holiday Music Merch Ideas

For artists, the holiday season means merch season! What better way to bring in a little extra revenue than with these great environmentally friendly merch ideas? Guest post by Randi. Continue reading

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7 Ways To Earn Money Through A Music Website

Operating in an industry that has been turned upside down, DIY musicians are forced to be even more creative about how they generate revenue. We explore seven ways artists can. Continue reading

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Streaming Music Is Not As Green As You Thought

While most consumers might be under the impression that trading in their plastic CDs in favor of digital streaming could only be a good thing – environmentally speaking – new. Continue reading

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Serious Musicians Still Need To Make Albums: Here’s Why

As music consumption habits change, and listeners eschew traditional albums in favor of playlists comprising individual songs, many in the industry may be considering gravitating away from the traditional full-length. Continue reading

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Vinyl Overtakes CD Sales For First Time In 30 Years

The once mighty CD may have reigned supreme in the early 00s, but has since been on a steady downward trajectory. Meanwhile, quality conscious consumers have brought the once antiquated. Continue reading

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