With Vinyl’s Resurgence, Here’s How Brands Are Capitalizing on Music’s Most Analog Medium
In a streaming era, records represent a ‘premium experience’ Posted on adweek.com, By Kristina Monllos, March 7, 2016 The resurgence of vinyl has everybody talking, and listening. Maybe you’ve thumbed through a trend piece in The New York Times, crediting analog-loving millennials as the impetus for the revival. Or, you’ve read in Billboard or on … continue reading
Crosley Radio to unveil rolling radio store, plans vinyl pressing plant
Posted on insiderlouisville.com, By KEVIN GIBSON | March 7, 2016 Here’s a mockup of one side of the Crosley Cruiser. | Courtesy of Crosley Radio I remember when music on vinyl began its descent into a slow, gruesome death. It was in the late 1980s, and record companies began incentivizing consumers to buy CDs instead of vinyl or cassettes. By … continue reading
Strawbees on the Forbes list of Toys To Watch in 2016
We are happy to announce that Forbes named Strawbees “Toys to Watch in 2016”, with the likes of LEGO and Plus-Plus. “Parents nowadays wants their kids to leave the computer and use smart toys and be creative. The trend on the fairs has clearly been more hands on creative toys, and that is why we see great results from … continue reading
THE VINYL REVIVAL REVS UP.
Posted on the westender.com.au, By Angus Coleman, 3rd March 2016 New contributor Angus Coleman looks at what’s driving the revival of vinyl and what does it means for your iPod? The so-called “vinyl revival” is at no risk of slowing down, with the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) releasing its annual figures for 2014 recently showing that … continue reading
THE CARE AND KEEPING OF YOUR VINYL AND TURNTABLE
Posted on Crosley log , February 26, 2016 The good news is, turntables by and large are pretty hardy. For the most part, it’s the vinyl you need to really keep after. First off, it’s a good idea to set your turntable on a flat, smooth, solid surface in an attempt to keep nasty … continue reading
It’s hip again: Vinyl records making a comeback
Posted on waaytv.com, By Jamey Tucker, 25 Feb 2016 It’s an odd thing when people reject new technology for the old. The technology behind making vinyl records hasn’t changed in 50 years, and millennials are flocking to it. The way we listen to music has gone through a lot of changes over the past 25 … continue reading
Grooving on the ’70s: Vinyl chic spins back into fashion
Posted on timeslive.co.za, By Harry Wallop, 25 February, 2016 RETRO: The vinyl look Image by: BLOG.HOOKERFURNITURE.COM The hotly anticipated HBO television series Vinyl launched on DStv last week. It’s a collaboration between the director Martin Scorsese and Mick Jagger and promises to do to the music industry what Mad Men did for advertising: celebrate the … continue reading
Cassettes roll back into fashion: Format follows vinyl with huge boost in sales after acts start releasing albums on tape.
Posted on dailymail.co.uk, By SEAN POULTER, 22 February 2016 Music fans on both sides of the Atlantic are returning to the cassette two decades after they were replaced by the CD, and more recently digital downloads. This nostalgia for the old format comes despite the frustrations that led to their decline, including their tendency to become scrambled and … continue reading
STEM for All
Posted on obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/blog/, FEB 11 2016 From early in his Administration, President Obama has made improving science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education a priority—he believes that every American student deserves access to a high-quality education in STEM for both their future and for the Nation’s future. Over the past seven years, the Obama Administration’s … continue reading
Making of the Crosley 42 Rocket Jukebox by Sound Leisure
Since 1978, Sound Leisure has been hand-making high quality Jukeboxes in Yorkshire. This video highlights the making of the Crosley Racing 42 Jukebox with Bo Lemastus and the Crosley Sports Group. Check out the new Crosley Rocket and Slimline jukeboxes hand-made by Sound Leisure here: http://crosleyradio.com/Jukeboxes For more inför on Crosley in Australia please visit www.iworldonline.com.au
