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Precision Record Pressing plant expects to manufacture 4 million units in first year A massive upswing in record sales has led to a new vinyl processing plant in Burlington, Ont. (CBC) Southern Ontario is reaping the benefits of a worldwide vinyl resurgence, with a massive new record production plant set to open next month in Burlington, Ont. The operation's new dulcet analog tones come courtesy of a partnership between Canadian music distributor Isotope Music Inc. and Czech vinyl manufacturer GZ. But getting the new 20,000 sq. ft. Precision Record Pressing plant operational wasn't without obstacles, vice-president Gerry McGhee told CBC News. Streaming music: a villain or saviour for local labels? Vinyl records make comeback with younger music fans McGhee had to scour the world to look for someone to sell him vinyl pressing machines � which is difficult when most processing plants are running at full capacity on 40-year-old machines, trying to keep up with a...

I've interviewed musicians since I was a teenager, and in that time, I've learned two main lessons. The first lesson is that playing in a band is the greatest job in the world. For months at a time you and your friends get to travel from place to place sharing your art and ideas with audiences who are excited to see you play. The second lesson is that playing in a band is the worst job in the world. For months at a time you're away from your family and loved ones, performing songs you poured your heart into for minuscule crowds that are only there for the beer. There are a lot of highs and lows for touring musicians. Anyone who has spent time on the road can tell you that one of the biggest concerns is figuring out where they're going to spend the night post concert. Recently I sat down with a handful of bands and asked about the worst place they've ever slept. Stefan Babcock (PUP) The first time we toured the States, we had absolutely no money and didn...