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Dan Rys
Verified
Senior Writer, Billboard
New York
Beats
Photography and imaging
Medicine.
Content
Record Store Day 2025 Report: Swift Sales and Long Lines, But Weather and Economy Cloud Some Results
By Joe Lynch Verified, Kristin Robinson Verified, Dan Rys Verified, Ed Christman Verified| Billboard Verified Record Store Day delivered another triumphant sales day to brick and mortar indie retailers with the hot sellers being Taylor Swift, Gracie Abrams and Charli XCX titles, while the Oasis and Wicked releases were among the most in demand — if only more copies had been manufactured for the event.
By Elias Leight Verified, Dan Rys Verified, Glenn Peoples, Marc Schneider Verified| Billboard Verified In early March, a new James Brown recording strutted onto a Billboard chart for the first time in more than three decades. But Brown, the incendiary funk pioneer who died in 2006, wasn’t going viral on TikTok or putting out albums of previously unreleased material. Instead, he had been sampled by the rapper 310babii, who credited the Godfather of Soul as a featured artist on the new track, titled “Bad.” When the single subsequently hit the Rhythmic Airplay chart, Brown came along for the ride.
Record Store Day 2025 Report: Swift Sales and Long Lines, But Weather and Economy Cloud Some Results
By Joe Lynch Verified, Kristin Robinson Verified, Dan Rys Verified, Ed Christman Verified| Billboard Verified Record Store Day delivered another triumphant sales day to brick and mortar indie retailers with the hot sellers being Taylor Swift, Gracie Abrams and Charli XCX titles, while the Oasis and Wicked releases were among the most in demand — if only more copies had been manufactured for the event.
Company Info
Billboard
Stereogum is an influential online music publication founded in 2002, known for being one of the first MP3 blogs. Based in New York, it focuses on independent and alternative music news, downloads, and videos. The publication was acquired by Billboard-The Hollywood Reporter Media Group in 2016 but returned to its founder, Scott Lapatine, in 2020, ensuring its independent status. The company employs a team of 11 to 50 people and serves a global audience of music enthusiasts, industry professionals, and artists such as Kanye West and Ben Gibbard. Stereogum is dedicated to music journalism, offering artist interviews, album reviews, and exclusive content. It has played a significant role in promoting emerging artists like Vampire Weekend, Arcade Fire, and Fleet Foxes. Additionally, Stereogum has successfully engaged in crowdfunding campaigns to support merchandise and fan-focused projects, showcasing its commitment to the music community.
New York, New York, United States
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Founded: 2002