Author: iWorld Australia
Cassettes roll back into fashion: Format follows vinyl with huge boost in sales after acts start releasing albums on tape.
Posted on dailymail.co.uk, By SEAN POULTER, 22 February 2016 Music fans on both sides of the Atlantic are returning to the cassette two decades after they were replaced by the CD, and more recently digital downloads. This nostalgia for the old format comes despite the frustrations that led to their decline, including their tendency to become scrambled and … continue reading
STEM for All
Posted on obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/blog/, FEB 11 2016 From early in his Administration, President Obama has made improving science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education a priority—he believes that every American student deserves access to a high-quality education in STEM for both their future and for the Nation’s future. Over the past seven years, the Obama Administration’s … continue reading
Making of the Crosley 42 Rocket Jukebox by Sound Leisure
Since 1978, Sound Leisure has been hand-making high quality Jukeboxes in Yorkshire. This video highlights the making of the Crosley Racing 42 Jukebox with Bo Lemastus and the Crosley Sports Group. Check out the new Crosley Rocket and Slimline jukeboxes hand-made by Sound Leisure here: http://crosleyradio.com/Jukeboxes For more inför on Crosley in Australia please visit www.iworldonline.com.au
Crosley Radio CES 2016
With vinyl records making a huge come back, Crosley has been at the forefront of creating vintage-inspired products with modern tech. At CES 2016, one of the world’s largest consumer electronics trade shows, Crosley had a mammoth exhibit that showcased what they have on offer this year, both current and new, including special edition models designed for Record … continue reading
What’s old is new again
All Things Considered column by Gail Krawetz, posted on canoracourier.com, 15 Feb 2016 It seems that many things from my youth that I thought were long gone are now making a comeback, and I couldn’t be happier. When I was entering my teen years, my parents gave me a choice for my birthday gift. … continue reading
TECH TALK: Vinyl goes portable with Crosley Executive USB Turntable
Posted on sheffieldtelegraph.co.uk, By Graham Walker, FEB 6 2016 Forget about music on your smartphone or MP3 player – vinyl is spinning back into fashion and a fun new portable record player is the Crosley Executive Portable USB Turntable. It’s selling like hotcakes all over the place – in places like Maplin, HMV, Amazon and Currys. … continue reading
Chain Store Age announces winners of first-ever Breakout Retailer Awards
Posted on chainstoreage.com, FEBRUARY 4, 2016 | BY MARIANNE WILSON Chain Store Age on Thursday announced the winners of its first annual Breakout Retailer Awards, which honors emerging retail/restaurant concepts that are innovative in their segment and show strong potential for growth. Selected by the editorial board of Chain Store Age, the winning lineup include a hardgoods … continue reading
Technology’s Future Looks a Lot Like the 1970s
Analog tapes, printed photos and vinyl records from venerable brands are among the anachronisms that will vie for attention this year alongside the highest fidelity ever achieved in consumer video, photos and music devices. IMAGE: Getty Images Some products featured at CES – the mammoth annual consumer electronics show that occurred earlier this month — can produce … continue reading
Crate Digger Record Fair – Arts Centre Melbourne
Rain, Hail or Shine (Which pretty much sums up a day of Melbourne weather) …There was no stopping these Vinyl enthusiasts and rookies from heading down to the Crate Digger Record Fair last Sunday held at the Melbourne Arts Centre. The Crate Digger Record Fair is Melbourne’s longest running and only regular inner-suburban record fair. … continue reading
Daft Punk’s ‘Disco Cubizm’ Remix Getting Vinyl Reissue for Versatile Records’ Anniversary
Posted on music times.com by Alexandria Wojcik, Jan 21, 2016 BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA – DECEMBER 20: Daft Punk performs on stage at the City Botanic Gardens on December 20, 2007 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images) (Photo : Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images) Versatile Records is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year by reissuing some of its … continue reading
