Author: iWorld Australia
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
Record Store Day Exclusive Mickey Mouse Cruiser
Posted on disneyhipsters.com, Tuesday, March 15, 2016 Record Store Day is an annual event celebrating independent record stores and the culture surrounding these increasingly rare bastions of hipster life. This year Record Store Day falls on April 16th, with this comes a slew of records exclusively available at participating stores. While these records tend to be the star … 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
With Vinyl’s Resurgence, Here’s How Brands Are Capitalizing on Music’s Most Analog Medium
In a streaming era, records represent a ‘premium experience’ Posted on adweek.com, By Kristina Monllos, March 7, 2016 The resurgence of vinyl has everybody talking, and listening. Maybe you’ve thumbed through a trend piece in The New York Times, crediting analog-loving millennials as the impetus for the revival. Or, you’ve read in Billboard or on … continue reading
Crosley Radio to unveil rolling radio store, plans vinyl pressing plant
Posted on insiderlouisville.com, By KEVIN GIBSON | March 7, 2016 Here’s a mockup of one side of the Crosley Cruiser. | Courtesy of Crosley Radio I remember when music on vinyl began its descent into a slow, gruesome death. It was in the late 1980s, and record companies began incentivizing consumers to buy CDs instead of vinyl or cassettes. By … continue reading
Strawbees on the Forbes list of Toys To Watch in 2016
We are happy to announce that Forbes named Strawbees “Toys to Watch in 2016”, with the likes of LEGO and Plus-Plus. “Parents nowadays wants their kids to leave the computer and use smart toys and be creative. The trend on the fairs has clearly been more hands on creative toys, and that is why we see great results from … 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
THE CARE AND KEEPING OF YOUR VINYL AND TURNTABLE
Posted on Crosley log , February 26, 2016 The good news is, turntables by and large are pretty hardy. For the most part, it’s the vinyl you need to really keep after. First off, it’s a good idea to set your turntable on a flat, smooth, solid surface in an attempt to keep nasty … continue reading
Grooving on the ’70s: Vinyl chic spins back into fashion
Posted on timeslive.co.za, By Harry Wallop, 25 February, 2016 RETRO: The vinyl look Image by: BLOG.HOOKERFURNITURE.COM The hotly anticipated HBO television series Vinyl launched on DStv last week. It’s a collaboration between the director Martin Scorsese and Mick Jagger and promises to do to the music industry what Mad Men did for advertising: celebrate the … 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
