Archive for December, 2011

Vinyl collectors help album industry – Baxter Bulletin

Friday, December 30th, 2011

He said the store’s customer mix cuts across all demographics, and while it mainly sells used vinyl, the store also carries new releases. “Classic rock is still our biggest seller, but is followed by the newer stuff,” Lee said. SoundScan’s data reflect…

2011: A Year Of Slow Progress In CT Business

Friday, December 30th, 2011

Get Business Mobile Text Alerts 2011 started with great political promise in Connecticut but not much hope for dramatic gains in business and the economy.

Rockin' Our Local Turntable In 2011

Friday, December 30th, 2011

Though it might not be widely discussed, given the context of snowstorms and mayoral elections, 2011 was a very good year for Chicago music, both locally and nationally, in mainstream circles and outside them. [ more › ]

Album Review: ‘The Christmas We Hoped For,’ Vanessa Peters

Friday, December 30th, 2011

Album Review: ‘The Christmas We Hoped For,’ Vanessa Peters Express-News Copyright 2011 Express-News. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 09:33 a.m., Wednesday, December 21, 2011 The s…

Adele with best album

Friday, December 30th, 2011

Here’s the AP’s list of the best albums of 2011:1. “21,” Adele: A predictable choice, to be sure. But when an artist has delivered an album that is as close to perfection as “21,” where else would it fall? Inspired by heartbreak, Adele’s…

All-New Merchandising For THE AVENGERS Unveiled! – COMICBOOKMOVIE.com

Friday, December 30th, 2011

Vinyl Bobble-head figures from the ever-popular toy manufacturer … In addition to “Marvel’s The Avengers,” Marvel Studios will release a slate of films based on the Marvel characters including “Iron Man 3″ on May 3, 2013!; and “Thor 2” on Novembe…

What’s up: Dec. 28

Friday, December 30th, 2011

What’s up: Dec. 28 Heisman winner Robert Griffin III and the Baylor Bears take on the Washington Huskies. 8 p.m. Alamodome, I-37 and César E. Chávez Blvd. $29-$250 at Ticketmaster. Entertainer is a comedian, magician and ventriloquist. 8 p.m. Thursda…

Apple Produced ‘Ghostbusters’ Ad, Apple Boogie Album in 80s

Friday, December 30th, 2011

As part of an international sales meeting in the early 80s, Cupertino put together a Ghostbusters-themed video that targeted IBM, its biggest rival at the time.

Trends we’ll love and hate in Lodi in 2012 – Lodi News-Sentinel

Friday, December 30th, 2011

What’s vinyl? Exactly. Audiophiles may claim a superior listening … No reason to fear In 2012, PC users will be able to feel as care-free as Mac users, who worry less about viruses. Mark Christiansen, owner of Mark’s Computer Service in Lodi, say…

Sacramento duo Dog Party finishes first full-length album – Sacramento Bee

Friday, December 30th, 2011

Like the stage at the summer Concerts in the Park series, and Luigi’s Fun Garden, where Dog Party returns tonight for a vinyl release party for “P.A.R.T.Y.” with Nacho Business and Kepi Ghoulie. Or the truck stops in Arizona and New Mexico …