Digital downloads still have value and Taylor Swift just showed how
Digital music downloads have declined in popularity in the streaming era. Still, Taylor Swift just took us all to school yet again with four new digital versions of her recent. Continue reading
5 important Music Industry Stories you missed over the Holiday break
The music industry is known for its near-complete end-of-year shutdown. But while you were (we hope) enjoying family and friends and resting up for an amazing year ahead, music news. Continue reading
Vinyl album sales hit record highs
U.S. vinyl album sales rose to 2.232 million copies in the week ending December 22nd, according to Billboard chart data provider Luminate. That marks the most sales in a single. Continue reading
Move over vinyl, CDs are making a comeback
FLASHBACK FRIDAYS: Every Friday, we’re resurfacing and updating a Hypebot post that continues to be relevant. As 2022 comes to a close, CDs remain an important physical format option, particularly. Continue reading
The last Bandcamp Friday?
Friday, December 2nd was the last announced Bandcamp Friday. In October, Bandcamp relaunched the popular indie music and merch sales promotion after a three-month hiatus. In March, Bandcamp was acquired. Continue reading
Spotify just put another nail in the Album’s coffin
Streaming and the promotion of playlists have contributed to the demise of the album, alongside shorter and shorter attention spans. But recently, Spotify added insult to injury by eliminating a. Continue reading
Inside a record label vault and how album reissues are created
Andrew Sandoval joins Mike and Jay on a new Music Business Weekly podcast to talk about his decades of experience in creating album reissues and anthologies. He most recently worked. Continue reading
How to press and distribute your vinyl using Diggers
With Vinyl sales still on the rise, it’s important to find the right supplier. A2IM member Diggers Factory throws it hat into the ring, Indie Spotlight via A2IM Diggers Factory. Continue reading
Why vinyl means so much more now [Keith Jopling]
Keith Jopling of MIDiA on how vinyl has ‘gripped’ him and the rest of today’s music listeners. by Keith Jopling of MIDiA It is the final quarter of 2022 and. Continue reading
Cut vinyl records at home with this $149 Record Factory [PS: I want one for Christmas!]
Teenage Engineering has launched the PO-80 Record Factory, a compact, USB-powered vinyl record cutter that lets you cut your own 5” vinyl at home and play them back in lo-fi.. Continue reading
14 tips for designing killer musician merch
Selling merch can be a great way to earn extra cash and connect with your fans. Here are some tips on how to design items that will fly off the. Continue reading
