Even Adele can’t save the legacy music industry… Old music is outselling new music for the first time ever, according to Nielsen. Some of its has to do with millennials preferring to consume music via streaming or not to pay for it at all. But how bright is the future…
Category archives: Retail
More Changes In The Landscape Of Physical Music Retail
While there’s no question that, when it comes to recorded music, the world of retail isn’t what it was, it isn’t all doom and gloom. Here we look at how selling music has changed, and the state of the music retail industry today. ________________________________ Guest Post by Ben Liemer, National…
Today Is National Vinyl Record Day: Support You Indie Music Store
Over the last few years before labels started to get significant checks from music streaming, the one bright spot was the rebirth of vinyl. Today, August 12th, is officially Vinyl Record Day. Go support the music and the stores that you love. Go buy some vinyl. Related articles Vinyl Record…
I Wanted To Spend $40 At Your Show, But Instead I Spent $0
Here a concert attendee recounts his disappointment after visiting the merch table following a concert, only to find their supply of records tragically depleted, and issues a warning to artists that fans are still eager to buy physical copies of their music. _____________________________ Guest Post by Brad on The DIY…
UK record labels: You’ll miss supermarket support when it’s gone
As Michael Mulligan leaves Tesco, what now for labels’ relationship with the major grocers?
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The 5 Things You Pay Too Much For As A Musician
For most musicians, profit margins are already pretty slim, meaning they can’t typically afford to shell out a lot of unnecessary cash when purchasing gear. Here we look at some items on which far too many musicians will overspend. ____________________________ Guest Post by Jesse Sterling Harrison on the Sonicbids Blog…
5 Reasons to Start Locally With Your Product Sales
Starting out selling local can lead to big profits later.
Hastings Shuttering All 123 Music Stores, Liquidation Sale Starts Saturday
Hastings is shutting down all 123 stores and liquidating inventory and fixtures at a deep discount. Hastings had filed bankruptcy and been given 30 days by the court to find a buyer. We got details of the sale and a list of all Hastings locations. ____________________________________________________ Bankrupt Hastings Entertainment is…
5 (Mostly Free) Things To Give Away at Your Next Gig To Turn Attendees Into Fans
Everybody enjoys free stuff, but many artists just starting out can’t afford to chuck expensive items like t-shirts and vinyls into the crowd without any kind of compensation. Still, giving things away for free can be a great way to show fans you care. Here are ten items that can…
Warner Music No Longer Selling To Small Record Stores
As if they didn’t already have it bad enough, mom and pop music shops have been dealt yet another blow with the news that Warner Music will no longer allow direct accounts with stores which do less than $10k in business with them each year. ________________________________ Guest Post by Bobby…