‘Record sales’, but is there trouble in vinyl paradise?
The recent resurgence in vinyl production has been great news for indie labels and fans, but there are signs that there might be trouble in vinyl paradise… A recent think piece on The Guardian laid bare the issues faced by small labels, as the greed of the majors starts to bite back. Leading in some…
Hang on, did Songtradr just kill Bandcamp?
There’s a lot of fear and anger out there following the news of Songtradr’s acquisition of Bandcamp, and what it might mean for independent music. As someone who runs a business that very much relies upon Bandcamp, I can admit that it is causing serious concern – not just for my labels, but for the…