Although an album’s success was once measured by the number of purchases, the streaming era has significantly altered how information is gathered and used, with success now being measured by listens, not purchases. __________________________ Guest post by Philippe Giard of The Orchard’s The Daily Rind Once upon a time, in…
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Record Store Day 2017: A Reminder That Americans Still Buy Music
Did you know that one in three vinyl buyers also pays for an on-demand music subscription? Even in the age of streaming, many still want to touch, feel and own their music. Proof of that is just hours away during this Saturday’s Record Store Day. _____________________________________ Guest post by Russ…
The Challenges of Omnichannel and How Retailers Might Solve Them
Customers are among the biggest challenge for retailers aiming to maximize their omnichannel potential.
6 Ways To Ensure You’re Leaving Nothing On The (Merch) Table
Although sales of physical music may have declined, there’s still plenty of money to be made in the merch department. Here we look at six effective ways of improving traffic and sales at the merch table during your next show. _______________________ In this new post to MusicThinkTank, Brian Buchanan looks…
WMG Launches Fan-Driven, Vinyl-Only Label Run Out Groove
Warner Music Group has launched Run Out Groove, a fan-driven, vinyl-only record label. Initial offerings include Echo & The Bunnymen, Golden Smog, MC5, Secret Machines and Solomon Burke. _______________________________ Each month, WMG’s new vinyl only label Run Out Groove has fans vote on the label’s next high-quality vinyl pressing, chosen…
Chuck Berry Music Sales Explode After His Death
Album sales and song sales on titles from Chuck Berry exploded after news of his death on Saturday, March 18th. The rock and roll pioneer was 90. Overall, Chuck Berry album sales increased 9,581% after his passing. His album sales average was 39 per day prior to his death and…
The Real Story Behind Japanese ‘Lawsuit’ Guitars
In this edition of 6String Minutes, Elyadeen Anbar explores the true history of the fabled Japanese ‘lawsuit’ guitars, alleged knock-offs of popular American brands, the quality of which, however, at times rivaled that of their American counterparts. ______________________________ Guest Post by Elyadeen Anbar on Soundfly’s Flypaper Welcome to 6String Minutes….
Sunrise Music Saves 70 HMV Records Stores
Indie music retailer Sunrise Records announced that they will take over 70 of HMV’s brick and mortar retail locations across Canada. The acquisition will significantly expand Sunrise’s footprint in Canada. Previously, the music retailer operated nine brick and mortar locations around Ontario. As a part of their strategy, Sunrise will…
4 Ways A Great Graphic Designer Can Help Musicians Market Their Music
While having quality music is import, the impact the visuals have on your brand as an artists, and on connecting with fans and selling your music in general, cannot be understated. Here we look at four ways in which a good graphic designer can benefit you as an artist and…
Hypebot’s ‘Believe It Or Not’ – iTunes Is Still The Most Popular Music Platform In The U.S.
While music download sales are clearly on the decline, don’t count them out yet. According to a survey of 10,000 consumers by PayPal and SuperData, iTunes, is still the most popular music platform in the US, beating Spotify and Pandora. ______________________________ More surprising facts from the survey: 86% of music…