Tag: Vinyl
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
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
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
Analog Is Back From the Future
Posted on bloombergview.com, By Mark Gilbert 14th Jan 2016 Forget hoverboards, fridges that talk to the Internet, and self-driving cars. Three of the most popular items at this month’s annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas — a cine camera, a record turntable and a new Polaroid snapper — suggest there’s a back-from-the-future movement gaining ground that reflects a growing … continue reading
VINYL REVIVAL: THE RETURN OF THE RECORD
David Taylor 11 January 2016 In the first half of 2015, vinyl sales in the UK increased 56 per cent on the same period in 2014. What’s behind the titanic resurgence of the humble record? “The four building blocks of the universe are fire, water, gravel and vinyl.” Pulitzer Prize-winning author Dave Barry might … continue reading
CASCADE RECORD PRESSING IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS AND BRINGING THE HEAT TO THE VINYL RECORD MANUFACTURING COMPETITION
Cascade Record Pressing Is Open For Business And Bringing The Heat To The Vinyl Record Manufacturing Competition Cascade Record Pressing Is Open For Business and looking to expand upon the small stable of vinyl manufacturers operating within the continental United States. We can personally validate their quality as they sent us a test pressing and … continue reading
Vinyl Record Sales Generated More Money This Year Than Free Streaming Music
Posted on Gizmodo, October 1 2015 The vinyl resurgence is real, but artists are still getting screwed. The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) reported that U.S. consumers bought $322 million worth of vinyl records in the first half of the year. Contrast this to $231 million in revenues from ad-supported streams from the likes of Pandora … continue reading
Crosley Cruiser Turntable on Fox – A great gift idea
With the increasing popularity of vinyl records and vintage inspired products, the Crosley Cruiser has been one of our best selling products this year. Perfect for vinyl music fans on the go. It’s compact briefcase-style design makes it truly portable and allows it to easily fit on a small table or cabinet. The Crosley Cruiser has 2 built-in speakers located … continue reading
Buying Guide: The Best Record Players For Your Listening Pleasure
Posted: 10/28/2012 Huffington Post | By Shana Ecker While there have been several new forms of media introduced into the market over the last few decades to improve the way we listen to and record music, vinyl records haven’t gone extinct, and there is good reason behind that. This format provides a sound that is … continue reading
New Crosley Cruiser II turntable – Now includes a Battery Pack
The New Crosley Cruiser II has all the great features of the original Cruiser (CR8005A) but now has the convenience of being battery powered for true portability, so you can listen to your favourite tunes anywhere anytime. Features Include NP6 Diamond Stylus Needle Belt-Driven Turntable Mechanism Manual Return Tone Arm Plays 3 Speeds – … continue reading
