BUSINESS OF INDIE: Distro Woes • A2IM’s Artist Program • Blood Blast • Stem • More
In a new edition of the Business Of Indie we share articles on the ongoing crisis in music distribution, Blood Blast’s plan to fix a little corner of it, A2IM’s new. Continue reading
40 Years Of US Music Sales From Tape Deck To Tidal
The recorded music industry has had a tumultuous 40 years, seeing both profitable highs and devastating lows. Here we look back a on timeline stretching from the eight track to. Continue reading
Brandi Carlile and The Twins Named Record Store Day Ambassador 2020
Brandi Carlile and “the Twins” have been named Record Store Day 2020 Ambassador. The Identical Twins, Tim Hanseroth and Phil Hanseroth make up the hear of Carlile bands” playing guitar and bass, respectively.. Continue reading
Beatles Fake Merch Lawsuit Win Demonstrates How The System Actually Works
A slew of recent legal wins by The Beatles Apple Corps against 77 infringing counterfeit entities should theoretically be a windfall of cash, but actually collecting from the defendants in. Continue reading
Vinyl Alliance Responds To Apollo Masters Fire
Following the devastating fires which took place at Appollo Masters earlier the year, the vinyl advocacy group Vinyl Alliance has spoken out, responding with relative optimism to industry concerns regarding. Continue reading
How A Single Fire Is Jeopardizing Vinyl’s Resurgence
The resurgence vinyl has enjoyed was dealt a major setback with a fire at the decades-old company which produces the lacquer formula for making master discs. Guest post by James. Continue reading
Massive Fire Impacts Vinyl Record Production Worldwide
A massive fire last week at the 15,000 square foot Apollo Master Discs manufacturing plant will effect vinyl record manufacturing worldwide. Apollo is one of only two companies worldwide that. Continue reading
WATCH: Tyler, the Creator Tours Amoeba Music New Hollywood Blvd. Location
This Labor Day, iconic LA record store Ameoba Music will move to a new location at 6200 Hollywood Blvd, the neighborhood known for the Capitol Records tower along with the. Continue reading
Vinyl Manufacturer Rainbo Records Has Closed Its Doors
A music industry backbone since 1939, vinyl manufacturer Rainbo Records has shut down, even as the industry as a whole has as seen a major resurgence in the popularity of. Continue reading
Symphonic Partners With AMPED For Indie Physical Distribution
Indie digital distributor Symphonic has inked a partnership with APMED to offer select artists and labels distribution of vinyl, CDs, Blu-ray and cassettes to big-box, chain, indie, non-traditional, and web. Continue reading
