Billie Eilish Clarifies Her Criticism Of ‘Wasteful’ Vinyl Practices After Backlash

Some fans took Eilish’s calls for sustainability as a dig at one artist in particular. FOLLOW US ON GOOGLE NEWS Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Trusted Bulletin is an automatic aggregator of the all world’s media. In each content, the hyperlink to the primary source is specified. All trademarks belong to their rightful … Read more

2023 Recorded Music Sales Jump 8% To $17.1B Fueled By Streaming; Vinyl Up Again

Now hear this: Sales of recorded music in the U.S. grew for the eighth consecutive year in 2023, with streams accounting for a dominant 84% and vinyl up by double digits again, the RIAA said in its full-year report released Tuesday. The sector overall grew by 8% over 2022 to $17.1 billion. Streaming continued to … Read more

Remembering the golden era of bootleg albums – National

A couple of decades ago, I mentioned during a radio show that I’d acquired several bootleg records by several bands I absolutely adored, mostly live recordings, some outtakes and alternative mixes. A few days later, I received a letter from the head of a music industry organization in which I was called “morally reprehensible” for … Read more

A dangerous topic: What sounds better, CD or vinyl? Well… – National

Does vinyl really sound better than a compact disc? This is a debate that is not only very scientific but also very emotional. To explain this is very difficult because the appreciation of audio quality is a very, very subjective thing that involves everything from your emotional state to the health of your ears. But … Read more

Vinyl had another spectacular year. But how long can it last? – National

I know exactly how many single compact discs I bought this year: Zero. None. The only new CDs to enter my collection came as part of big box sets that feature rarities from The Who, The Tragically Hip, Pink Floyd, and a few others. When I wanted to hear any album, new or old, I … Read more