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
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
Advice To Labels: When Reissuing Vinyl, Take The Extra Step
The resurgence of vinyl has breathed new life into a number formerly overlooked albums, bringing hitherto forgotten artists out of the woodwork. When it comes to these fresh pressings, however,. Continue reading
Owning Music Is Important – Vinyl Can Help
With the rise of the digital age, music has ceased to become something we own as much as something we rent. One format, once thought of as obsolete, is shifting. Continue reading
Streaming Breathes New Life Into Older Record Catalogs
As the rise of the streaming industry continues to alter the ways in which listeners consume music, we're starting to get a better handle on what some of these changes. Continue reading
5 Steps To Build Hype Before A Release
The process of putting together a release can be intense and exciting, and once your material is finally ready for release, you naturally want to build up as much hype. Continue reading
The Album Is DEAD, But Not Everyone Believes It
While creating an album has for many bands and artists been a cornerstone of artistic accomplishment over the years, our shift to a predominantly playlist based culture means that we're. Continue reading
Tower Records Founder Russ Solomon Passes
Russ Solomon, founder of the legendary Tower Records chain, died on Sunday night, while drinking whisky and watching The Oscars. Solomon, 92, died from a heart attack, his son, Michael. Continue reading
Why Vinyl Matters [WATCH]
Here Sunny Stuart Winter sat down to chat with Dr. Jennifer Otter Bickerdike, author of Why Vinyl Matters about the longevity of the format's resurgence, it's subcultural capital, and the. Continue reading
