The Music Industry At 2018’s Midpoint: Jack White Snags The Bestselling Vinyl: Vinyl has been steadily growing in popularity for years now, and while it still isn’t a major media format in the U.S. (at least not when compared to streams and sales of CDs and digital albums), the rate at which more Americans are choosing to buy wax is still impressive. Since the same point in time last year, vinyl sales have grown by over 19%, and that trend may continue for the coming years, as it hasn’t slowed down yet. Pushing vinyl’s continued reemergence is a healthy mix of new titles and longstanding favorites which people in America can’t seem to get enough of.
Newcastle, UK | Newcastle record shop hopes to host music and comedy gigs in store. Beyond sells a range of vinyl records and CDs from at its shop on Westgate Road. A vinyl record shop in Newcastle is planning to host live music and comedy gigs to turn itself into a hub for the city’s music lovers. Beyond opened its doors on Westgate Road in March but is already planning to expand to give music fans somewhere they can meet up and discuss their favourite tracks. The shop is run by David McGovern, who has worked in record stores since 1996. After feeling that music shops no longer provided places for the local community to hang out, he decided to open his own store. Commenting on how he intends to make his business different from other shops, Mr McGovern said: “It’s about making it more about the customer and having a chat with them when they come in. We make it a bit more personal…”
Peoria, IL | Storm destroys thousands of albums at Peoria music store: When it comes to music in Peoria, particularly of the recorded variety, few can match devotion like Craig Moore. The septuagenarian rock-music performer might be best known around town as owner of Younger than Yesterday, a Central Peoria store jammed with tens of thousands of albums and ancillary artifacts. Looking for a copy of “Trout Mask Replica” by Captain Beefheart and his Magic Band? There’s a good chance Moore’s store has it. Unfortunately for Moore, more than 4,000 of his albums were destroyed recently. To quote a rock duo that fell from grace almost as quickly as it ascended, blame it on the rain. Or the monsoon, more accurately. “To end up in a situation where I have to Dumpsterize thousands of these records rubs me the wrong way…”
Friday The 13th Part V: A New Beginning soundtrack released on deluxe 2xLP: Henry Manfredini’s complete soundtrack for 1985 horror film Friday The 13th Part V: A New Beginning has been released on deluxe double vinyl, via Waxworks. During the course of his career Manfredini has composed scores for over 100 films, including the entire Friday The 13th film series. Friday The 13th: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack has been remastered for this new reissue on “Imposter Jason” clear blue vinyl, with artwork by Matt Ryan Tobin.
Sufjan Stevens’ The Avalanche Gets First Vinyl Release. The Illinois companion album pressed on colored vinyl: Sufjan Stevens has announced the first vinyl release of The Avalanche, his 2006 companion album to the previous year’s Illinois. The 2xLP set is pressed on “Hatchback Orange” and “Avalanche White” colored vinyl, and it’s due out August 31 via Asthmatic Kitty…In June, Sufjan was invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences’ music branch. Earlier this year, he performed his Call Me by Your Name track “Mystery of Love” at the Oscars ceremony. He also recently shared a reworked version of Moses Sumney’s “Make Out in My Car.” Plus, he appeared on a cover of Leonard Cohen’s “Memories” with the National’s Matt Berninger and more.
