YouTube’s Music Growing Pains – A Look Inside Music Key
As YouTube turns 10 years old today, Google is putting the finishing touches on an on-demand music streaming service as an add on to its video service. With Spotify, Apple, and. Continue reading
Record Store Day 2015 Stats: 628% Growth Over Previous Week, Top 50 Vinyl Sales Chart
Independent record store data compiled by BuzzAngle Music for Saturday's Record Store Day 2015 shows once again what a powerful sales and marketing platform this anual promotion has become. Key. Continue reading
Today Is Record Store Day. Get Off Your Ass And Go Buy Something
"Independent record stores are much more than the name suggests. They are an international community and platform where music has an outlet and an opportunity to grow over the long. Continue reading
Record Store Day Poll: Will You Be Visiting An Indie Record Store On April 18th? [ VOTE & WIN! ]
April 18th is Record Store Day, a time to celebrate and support independent music retailers. But some think the day has gotten too commercial. Vote after the jump and let. Continue reading
8 Experts Make A Case For Why “Physical” Recorded Music Still Matters
With all the news about streaming music services and the state of the “new” music business, many independents artists are wondering whether there’sstill a need for physical recorded product (i.e.,. Continue reading
Dave Grohl Named Record Store Day Ambassador, Pens Ode To “The Power Of The Record Store”
Foo Fighter Dave Grohl has been named 2015's Record Store Day Ambassador, joining an elite group of predecessors including Jack White, Chuck D, Iggy Pop, and Ozzy Osbourne. Record Store Day. Continue reading
David Bowie Tops 2013 UK Record Store Chart
David Bowie’s surprise release "The Next Day" was the best selling album in 2013 for the UK’s independent record shops. The Arctic Monkeys’ "AM" was #2 and Daft Punk’s "Random. Continue reading
Complete List Of Exclusive Releases for Record Store Day’s Black Friday 2013
This year's Record Store Day Black Friday celebration November 29 will bring more than a sleigh full of unique exclusives releases, mostly vinyl, mostly rock, to indie record stores around. Continue reading
Top 10 Vinyl Album Bestsellers for 2013: Amazon.co.uk vs. UK Indie Record Shops
Late last week Amazon reported that UK sales of vinyl continue to grow with sales up 100% over this time last year. A related report from the Entertainment Retailers Association. Continue reading
Cassette Store Day Successfully Raises Media Visibility While Building Community
Cassette Store Day took place over the weekend on September 7th with events taking place internationally. Bands played and I assume cassettes were sold. But, more importantly, community was built. Continue reading
