Archive for Records

The Revival of Vinyl Are vinyl records coming back? With the rise of newer technology and digital streaming services, it might come as a surprise to learn that vinyl records have experienced a surge in popularity.  In 2022, record sales officially surpassed CD sales for the first time since the 1980s. Gen-Z has greatly contributed to the […]

Vinyl records show that some technology is worth coming back to as the world of technology evolves. Maybe it’s the sound. Maybe it’s the look. Maybe it’s the tangibility. Maybe it’s pure nostalgia. Whatever the cause, collecting vinyl records is back in a big way.  If you’re one of this generation’s new vinyl record collectors, […]

There’s nothing like scrolling through your collection of vinyl, placing a record on the turntable, and relaxing ⁠— or rocking out ⁠— to your favorite music. There’s something about playing a record that connects you to a simpler time in music’s history. Regardless if you’ve been collecting vinyl for years or if you’re new to the physical […]

Like a movie soundtrack, the music playing while you explore enchanted lands or blast away alien enemies in a video game sets the tone and propels the story forward. To celebrate this art form, we’ve compiled a list of the best video game soundtracks of all time. 1. Journey (2012) One of the few video […]

The 80s were alive with new and exciting musical genres and sub-genres inspired by icons of the 60s and 70s, and this era gave us some of the most influential bands of all time. Here are our picks for the top 10 bands from the 80s. 1.The Cure Influenced primarily by 70s punk bands and […]

While music is personal for each listener, there are some records every collector should own, regardless of age or musical preferences. These are some of the top vinyl records to collect.   Rumors – Fleetwood Mac As one of the top-selling albums in the past decade, “Rumors” is full of hits listeners of any age can appreciate.  […]

If you’re picking up record collecting as a hobby, you’ll want to avoid suitcase record players. We’re here to help you choose the right kind of turntable so that your records stay healthy.  Are Suitcase Record Players Good? Suitcase record players are affordable and space-efficient. They also often connect to modern speakers through a cable or wireless […]

Summerfest 2023 is right around the corner. This year, an eclectic selection of artists spanning numerous genres will make their way to Milwaukee to provide a week of spectacular music. As you decide which acts you want to see during the festival, check out this list to discover the best song from some of the […]

Listening to a greatest hits album is an excellent way to familiarize yourself with a classic artist or to rediscover your love for a band. Many fans adore the greatest hits collections, so many of the best compilation albums have seen incredible record sales. Here are the bestselling greatest hits albums of all time.  Queen […]

Vinyl records have experienced a massive sales boom over the past decade. As nostalgic music fans looked to satiate their desire for physical media during the streaming age, they skipped over the medium that dominated the 1990s and early 2000s — the compact disc (CD). Does vinyl sound better than compact discs, or are consumers […]