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Eric Clapton cuts Madrid concert short after being hit by vinyl record thrown from crowd

Eric Clapton cuts Madrid concert short after being hit by vinyl record thrown from crowd

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the inside track from Roisin O’Connor with our free weekly music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This Eric Clapton ended a concert in Madrid early after being struck by a vinyl record thrown from the audience, leading him to skip the show’s planned encore performance. The 81-year-old guitarist had just finished performing “Cocaine” at the Movistar Arena in the Spanish capital last week when the object was launched from the crowd and struck him in the chest, a video of the incident shared on social media showed. The footage also showed him recoil briefly after the impact before walking off stage. Clapton did not appear to be injured and later performed in Barcelona on Sunday. A fan said on X it was a vinyl record that was thrown at him. After being struck by the object, Clapton did not return to the stage for his usual encore of “Before You Accuse Me,” in what was the musician’s first appearance in …

You Can Have Your Ashes Turned Into a Playable Vinyl Record, When Your Day Comes

You Can Have Your Ashes Turned Into a Playable Vinyl Record, When Your Day Comes

Published by José Betancourt

Even in death we are only lim­it­ed by our imag­i­na­tion in how we want to go out. There are now ways to turn our corpse into a tree, or have our ash­es shot into space, or press our ash­es into dia­monds–I believe Super­man is involved in that last one. And now for the music lover, a com­pa­ny called And Viny­ly will press your ash­es into a playable vinyl record. You like that pun­ny com­pa­ny name? There’s more: the busi­ness lets the dear depart­ed “Live on from beyond the groove.” Hear that groan? That’s the deceased lit­er­al­ly spin­ning in their grave…on a turntable. The UK-based com­pa­ny has been around since 2009, when Jason Leach launched it “just for fun” at first. But a lot of peo­ple liked the idea and have kept him in busi­ness. It will cost, how­ev­er. The basic ser­vice gen­er­al­ly costs between £1000 and £3000 GBP, and it part­ly depends on how many vinyl records you pro­duce. From what we can tell, you can­not use copy­right-pro­tect­ed music to fill up the 18–22 min­utes …

‘Major labels are trying to scoop up everything’: the chaotic future for indie music companies – and why vinyl isn’t working | Music

‘Major labels are trying to scoop up everything’: the chaotic future for indie music companies – and why vinyl isn’t working | Music

Published by Sam Flores

In the late 1980s, the fledgling Seattle record label Sub Pop was a mess. It struggled to pay the phone bill; staff would race to cash their wage cheques before they bounced; and the management couldn’t even cover studio time that had been booked for their artists. “We were a big train wreck,” laughs Megan Jasper, who was then the label’s receptionist. “But the funnest train wreck you’d ever want to be on.” One of the label’s mottos became: “Going out of business since 1988.” Then Nirvana released their debut album on Sub Pop and their success saved the company in the 1990s. Now, as the company celebrates its 40th anniversary, Jasper is the chief executive. “Is it rewarding and is the label still working? Yes,” she says. “But it’s never been easy – there have always been challenges and now there are more of them. Plus, it’s harder than ever for artists.” ‘Our back catalogue largely drives our sales’ … Sub Pop’s Megan Jasper. Photograph: Roxy O’Malley Other independent record labels are hitting big milestones …

How to Clean Your Vinyl Records (2026): Vacuum, Ultrasonic, Solution, Brush

How to Clean Your Vinyl Records (2026): Vacuum, Ultrasonic, Solution, Brush

Published by skeptic

With the ultrasonic cleaning machine, you don’t need to vacuum out the grime for each record you clean, because the machine shakes all the gunk off for you. It collects at the bottom of the basin, so you just need to make sure it all gets dumped out when you empty the liquid from the machine between uses. Once your records have taken their bath in the diluted cleaning solution mixture, place them on the drying rack. If a record (or, more realistically, stack of records) is especially dirty, I clean them two times with either method in progressively cleaner fluid. In my ultrasonic machine, I do all my records once, then change the fluid and do them again. Be sure to have a clean microfiber towel ($5) handy so that the record is fully dry before returning it to its packaging. Some people prefer to also rinse the clean records in distilled water at the end of the cleaning cycle to remove any remaining solution. If you do that, just dry them the same …

Where to Shop for Vinyl Records Online (2026): Discogs, Bandcamp, Ebay

Where to Shop for Vinyl Records Online (2026): Discogs, Bandcamp, Ebay

Published by skeptic

For smaller releases, including LPs from midsize indie labels (Drag City, Kranky, Superior Viaduct), check out Midheaven Mailorder. This site is run by the San Francisco distributor Revolver USA, which sells to record stores around the US but also sells direct to consumers. Here you’ll find a ton of independent music, including choice reissues from bigger names like Devo, Sonic Youth, and The Fall. Another great independent record store is Amoeba Music, made famous for its amazing selection at numerous California stores, and its What’s in Your Bag YouTube series. If you want to support a good brick-and-mortar record store and know what you want, we always recommend buying from Amoeba instead of Amazon. Independent Labels Screenshot courtesy of Parker Hall Record labels like Stones Throw, Sub Pop, Secretly Group, Fat Possum, Rough Trade, Daptone, Blue Note, International Anthem, and hundreds more all have websites and sell records directly. If you notice that there is an artist you like signed to a given smaller label, there is a good chance that other artists on the …

Its prime time to buy physical media: Shop these Blu-ray, CD, and vinyl deals during the Big Spring Sale

Its prime time to buy physical media: Shop these Blu-ray, CD, and vinyl deals during the Big Spring Sale

Published by skeptic

The best Big Spring Sale Blu-ray, CD, and vinyl deals at a glance: Best Blu-ray deal ‘Sinners’ (Blu-ray + Digital) $13.99 (save $8.99) Get Deal Best 4K UHD deal ‘The Housemaid’ (4K UHD + Blu-ray + Digital) $25.79 (save $17.20) Get Deal Best CD deal Harry Styles ‘Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally.’ CD $13.99 (save $3.99) Get Deal Best Vinyl deal Taylor Swift ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ Orange Glitter Vinyl $26.30 (save $10.68) Get Deal Amazon’s Big Spring Sale (which runs through March 31) has been surprisingly good in the streaming deals department, but they’re also limited to new and returning subscribers in most cases. Plus, once the discounted subscription rate expires, you’re back to spending an arm and a leg on movies and music each month. Not to mention, the movies you actually want to watch are always on the streaming service you don’t have. If you’re looking to dive back into the world of physical media, now’s a great time to splurge. Amazon has slapped the Big Spring Sale discount on …

Why Was LeBron James Walking Around With a J. Cole Vinyl Record?

Why Was LeBron James Walking Around With a J. Cole Vinyl Record?

Published by Jenni Sidey

During his 23-season reign over the NBA, we’ve learned some things about LeBron James’s off-the-court interests. He likes to fill idle time by doodling (shout out to his hand-drawn Bart Simpson in the Off-White fit). He appreciates the “genius” work of Goosebumps author R.L. Stine. And, perhaps above all else, the man loves music. Given that his formative years coincided with the golden age of hip-hop, James is a well-documented admirer of giants of the genre like Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg, Nas, and Jay-Z. But it’s not all ’90s classics for the 41-year-old basketball deity. He’s called Kendrick Lamar an “unbelievable talent,” posted videos of himself turning up to Lil Baby, and popped up in a Tyler, the Creator video last year. Now, we have a new data point to study in LeBron’s ongoing rap obsession. The man with the most points in NBA history has a new nickname: LeVinyl James. Courtesy of the Los Angeles Lakers On Thursday, photos hit the internet of James walking around in a vibe-y springtime outfit. The King …

The Denon DP-500BT turntable with Bluetooth is built for vinyl fans who value flexibility

The Denon DP-500BT turntable with Bluetooth is built for vinyl fans who value flexibility

Published by Jenni Sidey

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Sign Up For Goods 🛍️ Product news, reviews, and must-have deals. The new DP-500BT is the first turntable with Bluetooth under the Denon name, but the pitch isn’t novelty. It’s heritage. This premium $899 deck sits below the $2,799 DP-3000NE and pulls real substance down the line: the S-shaped tonearm, platter design cues, and a general sense of mass, calm, and hi-fi seriousness. This is an analog-first turntable for people who care about tracking, timing, the grip a good deck can have on the groove, but with Bluetooth folded in so it can also play nicely in a modern connected home. See It The DP-500BT is a belt-driven design, chosen for steady rotation and low mechanical intrusion at the price, with a die-cast aluminum platter, vibration-resistant chassis, and chunky isolation feet that give the 13.2 lbs., 16.7 x 14.4 x 4.65-inch package a planted, low-slung feel. The silhouette is understated rather than showy … furniture-grade, not …

Urban Outfitters Drops Valentine’s Day Vinyl Collection

Urban Outfitters Drops Valentine’s Day Vinyl Collection

Published by Daniella Wilson

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, The Hollywood Reporter may receive an affiliate commission. Looking to keep the feeling of love going past Valentine’s Day? There’s a new vinyl collection for that. Urban Outfitters celebrated the holiday with their new Love Me, Love Me Not collection over the weekend. Released on Friday and inspired by the store’s annual Singles Day, the drop includes 10 seven-inch single vinyls that are exclusive to the store and feature a unique look. Fleetwood Mac’s live renditions of their iconic songs, “Silver Springs” and “Go Your Own Way,” lead the release, printed translucent sea blue vinyl. Clairo’s songs “Add Up My Love” and “Slow Dance” are available on a pink vinyl; Sombr’s “I wish I knew how to quit you” and “Canal street” are available on a baby pink vinyl; Audrey Hobert’s “Sue Me” and “Bowling Alley” are available on a black vinyl; Isabel LaRosa’s “Pretty Boy” and “Favorite” are available on a translucent tan vinyl; Remy Bond’s “Skin Tight Jeans” …