Category: Vinyl
THE MOST MAINSTREAM RECORDS RECENTLY RELEASED ON CASSETTE
Did you know that there’s a tape version of Justin Bieber’s ‘Purpose’ out there? MICHAEL ANISER Cassettes are most commonly thought of as a niche medium that catered to a nerdy audience of experimental music enthusiasts and freaks. But recently these little plastic boxes have made a comebackand seem to be on the brink of re-entering … continue reading
Could keeping your vinyl records make you a better parent?
Posted on wtop.com, April 8, 2016 Your vinyl record collection may have benefits beyond the music contained in it. (WTOP/Tiffany Arnold) WASHINGTON — If you’ve ever debated getting rid of your record collection because the music is available online, you may want to consider this: That collection could make you a better parent. Even music … continue reading
Why Your Record Collection Is Worth Saving, Even in the Age of Spotify
posted on wsj.com, By CHRIS KERNELS, April 6, 2016 An old vinyl collection offers more than classic-rock schlock. It can also tell children who their parents really are By CHRIS KERNELS, April 6, 2016 IN THE AGE of Spotify, it’s tough to justify keeping the massive collection of vinyl records that I’ve acquired from my … continue reading
Column: For the love of vinyl
Posted on globe.com, By Gretchen O’Donnell on May 4, 2016 When I was a kid, I had a stack of those little 45 rpm records. Remember those? Mine were mostly Disney stories, complete with accompanying story booklets that you could read along with the narrator. “You will know it is time to turn the page … continue reading
Two Disney vinyl records set for Record Store Day 2016 release
Posted on www.wesh.com, April 06 2016 ORLANDO, Fla. —Some of Disney’s most-beloved songs are set for re-release this month, but you’ll need need a turntable to play them. “Disney’s Favorite Songs,” a 12-inch vinyl record with songs from Disney films, and a 10-inch record with the soundtracks to “The Skeleton Dance” and “Three Little Pigs,” will be released on Record Store Day, … continue reading
Vinyl Records are Hot Again: Revival Driven by Both New and Vintage Titles
Posted on fox40.com, MARCH 30, 2016, BY DENNIS SHANAHAN SACRAMENTO — A tiny needle slips into a groove on a hard vinyl disc and suddenly a rich, warm sound fills the room. Music lovers took this for granted when vinyl was the only way to purchase music. But now, in an age in which you … continue reading
Let the music play
By Dana Sanders Dana Sanders with her new vinyl album, Purple Rain. Photo submitted. Forever, music has been used to express emotions when words do not seem to be enough. The soft melody of piano keys or the stroke of an acoustic guitar are able to express joy, pain, longing and other feelings that do not require words. … continue reading
Artists make more off vinyl sales than streaming services
Posted on nypost.com, 23rd March 2016 Vinyl record sales a mere blip on the music industry’s radar screen? Don’t tell that to recording artists who pocketed more money in 2015 from the sale of 17 million vinyl albums than from all of the advertising on free on-demand music streamers like YouTube and Spotify, the music industry … continue reading
Could Crosley’s new pressing plant help save indie vinyl?
They’re often blamed for killing independent records, but the maker of those Urban Outfitters suitcase turntables could be sending them a life boat. Posted on www.chartattack.com, By CHRIS HAMPTON – MAR 8, 2016 They have a reputation for chewing vinyl. Now, they’re trying to do right by the world by bringing some new records into the universe. Crosley, the American company that makes … continue reading
