Today is the latest Bandcamp Friday!
Much has changed at Bandcamp since its rocky acquisition by Songtradr late last year. Following major layoffs, there is less editorial content, and innovation seems to have slowed. But one. Continue reading
Indie Spotlight: Sustainably source vinyl from Independent Record Pressing
Independent Record Pressing (IRP) serves to manufacture the highest quality vinyl records sustainably with best-in-class customer service while providing fulfilling career paths for our team members. via A2IM About Independent. Continue reading
If one artist dominates vinyl sales, what does that mean for the rest of industry?
Almost every month, a new vinyl sales record is being reported, which is excellent for artist and music industry revenue. The problem is, if one artist dominates those sales, does. Continue reading
How to press records using eco-friendly “Green” vinyl
We all love vinyl, but there is no escaping the fact that records are made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and, therefore, have a lasting carbon footprint. Greenpeace says that PVC. Continue reading
Qrates has struggled to fulfill vinyl orders since July
Qrates, which many artists and indie labels have used to release vinyl records based on consumer demand, is struggling to fulfill orders and has stopped accepting new projects. Qrates offers. Continue reading
Vinyl trades call Billboard chart change ‘abdication of responsibility’
Two top vinyl manufacturing trade groups have joined a coalition of independent music stores in opposing the December 29th launch of changes in how sales of physical goods (vinyl, CDs,. Continue reading
