Valentine's Day is just around the corner and finding the perfect gift for the music enthusiast in your life, that is both thoughtful and useful, can be a tricky task. It's easy to fall into the routine of gifting music-themed trinkets like record shaped coasters and Elvis themed mints. This year, break that cycle with some creative and often overlooked Valentine's Day gift ideas that will add ...
Vinyl enthusiasts around the world are preparing their Record Store Day (RSD) drop wishlists in anticipation of getting their hands on those sweet vinyl releases. The thrill of diggin' and divin' through crates in search of that one prized vinyl is a feeling like no other. For many indie record shops, RSD brings in a bulk of revenue that helps sustain their business year round. So as you prepar...
For vinyl enthusiasts across the globe, it's the most wonderful time of the year. Throughout the history of Record Store Day (RSD), thousands of record collectors and shops have been brought together to celebrate and share their love for music and vinyl. The ritual of crate-digging through masses of albums is both thrilling and exciting as your eyes get hopeful to land on that record you've bee...
We’ve all been there. We wait in the long lines, finally get in, only to discover someone else scooped up that prized limited-edition record before we got it.
If you didn't get what you were looking for on record store day resist the temptation to jump directly to eBay or Discogs. In addition to normal after-market pricing there can be an immediate artificial inflation of price because the d...
As Father's Day gets closer, many of us are thinking of last minute gift ideas. Choosing the perfect gift for the music and vinyl enthusiast in your life can be hard. It's easy to fall into the clever trap of gifting vinyl-shaped coasters, air fresheners and clocks, but let's be honest...music lovers want something that will help them enjoy their music more, or show off their love for music.If ...
You may have heard of a record weight, but the most common question is does it really make a difference for vinyl playback? A beneficial turntable accessory for any vinyl enthusiast, a record weight provides an extra layer of performance to your turntable and vinyl collection. This puck-shaped object is designed to be placed on the spindle of your turntable over the record during playback, with...
April is Jazz Appreciation Month (JAM)! Celebrated in honor of the history and heritage of this soul-stirring genre, JAM aims to recognize the impeccable influence and legacy of jazz music and artists. This genre sets apart with its outstanding improvisations and leading talent that paved way for expressional civil rights music to flourish. This month we encourage music lovers to embrace and pa...
If you’re here, you are probably like us. You cherish that moment of popping your favorite record down on your turntable. Sitting in a comfy chair and just taking in the music. But do you ever wonder how that plastic vinyl disc transports you to a place of musical bliss? How is a vinyl record made? How does the music we love get physically pressed into this wonderful physical medium. Well w...
"The experience was a bit of a revelation... I finally understood why some people have such an affinity for vinyl".
Read the full review at The Next Web.
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