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After years of anticipation, Brand New will finally be re-pressing their beloved sophomore album, Deja Entendu, on vinyl. The release will be available exclusively on Record Store Day (April 18), and then again on May 5. Both releases will feature a 2XLP, pressed on 180-gram black vinyl.  While not much has been revealed in regards to the second repress, the […]

After an excruciating wait, Brand New have announced that they will finally be repressing their second studio album, Deja Entendu, on vinyl. The release will be available exclusively on Record Store Day (April 18), and then again on May 5. Both releases will feature a 2XLP, pressed on 180-gram black vinyl. Pre-order information will be available soon. You can […]

A father-son team operating under the their company moniker, Silvan Audio Workshop, are creating turntables from natural hardwood, which are all shaped and finished by hand. They have launched a Kickstarter in an attempt to expand and create a more efficient workflow. You can watch an introduction video below. Read more: See a vinyl record at 1000x magnification […]

As CD sales and digital downloads continue to decline, vinyl remains one of the bright spots in the music industry—up 52 percent in 2014, according to Nielsen. Vinyl sales are likely to keep growing in 2015 (some of the pressing plants literally can’t keep up), so it only make sense that new services will spring […]

Singer/songwriter Koji has announced that he will be reissuing his Matters EP on a limited edition seven-inch vinyl through Scottish label Struggletown Records. Pre-orders are on sale now. Additionally, Koji will be headed to the U.K. and Ireland in February for a tour with the City On Film (Bob Nanna). The run will kick off in Cardiff on February 14 […]

The Dangerous Minds blog recently dug up these awesome microscopic images of a vinyl record and stylus. The photograph below shows the stylus needle at 1000x magnification, interacting with the etched grooves in the vinyl. Chances are, you know how a record player works, but seeing it this close up is very cool. Check it […]

Superfi have put together this great, detailed infographic—”The Rise Of Digital Vs. The Vinyl Revival”—that shows the growth of vinyl sales in the U.S. and other interesting trends in music sales—like the growth of digital downloads and streaming services. Check it out below, and let us know your thoughts.

People are pressing everything into vinyl records nowadays—whether it’s bible ashes or menstrual blood, the imaginations of some musicians never fail to amaze. But now! You can have your very own vinyl record made with human hair and piss. Yummy. Eohippus’ “Getting Your Hair Wet With Pee” is described as “an anthem so majestic, it […]

On the 12th day of Transit, Rise Records gave to me…  “Follow Me” It's the end of the series, but don't be sad! The 12th and final day of Transit marks the release of Joyride, which you can purchase now. Over the past 12 days, AP and Transit teamed up for an extended album premiere in which we made […]

Transit  and AP have joined forces now through the release date of the band's upcoming fifth album Joyride (out October 21) for a 12-day album premiere in which we will make you quiver in anticipation as we slowly unveil each track and offer you a chance to win signed vinyl every weekday. For day 11, we bring you  “Pins And Needles!” […]

Transit  and AP have joined forces now through the release date of the band's upcoming fifth album Joyride (out October 21) for a 12-day album premiere in which we will make you quiver in anticipation as we slowly unveil each track and offer you a chance to win signed vinyl every weekday. For day 10, we bring you  “”Too Little, Too […]

Over the summer, Derek Archambault (Defeater, Alcoa) launched a PledgeMusic campaign to raise funds that will go toward paying off the costs of his hip replacement surgery. In the past, issues with his hip have prevented him from touring; most recently forcing Defeater to drop off their spring tour as support for the Wonder Years. One of the rewards for donating to the campaign was a five-track acoustic […]

Last week, we brought you news of a report from Buzzfeed that claimed Urban Outfitters chief administrative officer Calvin Hollinger had confirmed that the company is the world's biggest seller of vinyl records. Hollinger made the comment saying, “Music is very, very important to the Urban customer… in fact, we are the world’s number one vinyl seller.” […]

Urban Outfitters chief administrative officer Calvin Hollinger confirmed to Buzzfeed recently that the company is the world's biggest seller of vinyl records. “Music is very, very important to the Urban customer… in fact, we are the world’s number one vinyl seller,” he said. Hollinger credited the company’s vinyl success to a system that lets them […]

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the motion picture Forrest Gump, SRCVinyl have announced that they will release a limited vinyl repressing of the film's soundtrack on an exclusive red, white and blue triple LP format. Pre-orders for the 32-track reissue, which is set to officially be released on November 4, are on sale now. You can check […]

No Machine, featuring members of the Dillinger Escape Plan (drummer Billy Rymer), NK (bassist/vocalist Michael Sadis) and Happy Body Slow Brain (guitarist Isaac Bolivar), have released an exclusive five-inch lathe cut vinyl that will only be available for purchase throughout the next 24 hours. You can pick up the effort now, and check out a video of the band showing […]