Can A Song Ever “Grow On Us” Again In The Age Of Spotify?
The streaming era has reshaped the way consumers listen to music in a number of ways, some more obvious than others. In this piece, Fred Jacobs laments the potential loss. Continue reading
The Finances Behind A Physical Distribution Deal
Despite streaming’s popularity, physical distribution remains a major part of development for artists and labels. Here we look at some of the financial details surrounding a physical distribution deal that. Continue reading
Physical Product Remains Chink In The Armor Of The Recorded Music Business
Some positive streaming numbers have music industry executives breathing a sigh of relief during a challenging time in the business. Unfortunately, physical product revenue is in much worse shape, something. Continue reading
Disc Makers Is Now Making 40,000 COVID-19 Face Shields A Day
Disk Makers is now manufacturing 40,000 protective coronavirus face shields per day, the company told Hypebot Friday. Just last week, the CD, vinyl and music physical goods manufacturer pivoted to. 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
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
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
One Company Now Owns The Only Record Store Chains Left In US, UK and Canada
One company is single handled trying to save chain record store retailing, and so far they seem to be succeeding. This week, Sunrise Records announced that it was buying FYE,. Continue reading
Album Sales Took A Major Hit Last Year
Despite all the chatter of vinyls resurgence and other positive notes in the world of physical sales, the number of albums sold last year was down fairly dramatically, according to. Continue reading
