Tag: vinyl records
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
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
TRUCKING RIGHT ALONG!
Posted on Crosley Blog, March 24, 2016 After sitting on the news for almost six months, we’re super excited to announce the Crosley Cruiser! The Crosley Cruiser is a 20ft box truck that we’ve spent the last six months completely overhauling into the ultimate spinning record store. And by overhaul, we really we thought out of … 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
THE VINYL REVIVAL REVS UP.
Posted on the westender.com.au, By Angus Coleman, 3rd March 2016 New contributor Angus Coleman looks at what’s driving the revival of vinyl and what does it means for your iPod? The so-called “vinyl revival” is at no risk of slowing down, with the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) releasing its annual figures for 2014 recently showing that … continue reading
It’s hip again: Vinyl records making a comeback
Posted on waaytv.com, By Jamey Tucker, 25 Feb 2016 It’s an odd thing when people reject new technology for the old. The technology behind making vinyl records hasn’t changed in 50 years, and millennials are flocking to it. The way we listen to music has gone through a lot of changes over the past 25 … continue reading
