Are Blogs Still Worth It? A Vinyl Collector’s Take

Some say blogging is dead. Others argue it’s just sleeping, waiting for the next wave of attention. I don’t believe either extreme. Like the vinyl format that keeps returning in new shapes and cycles, blogging is very much alive — but it’s not what it used to be.

Back in the day, a blog was a digital diary. It had raw charm. People wrote long posts about their thoughts, their cats, their holiday playlists. Today, attention spans have shrunk, and algorithms reward speed, volume, and visuals. TikTok, Instagram, even Threads — they’ve taken over the front lines of communication. But does that mean blogs have lost their place? Not really.

I started boomergrooves not to go viral, but to document the intersection of music and memory. Stories behind specific records, artists I’ve seen live, songs that marked turning points in my life. Instagram’s a great amplifier, but it’s fleeting. A blog gives these stories a home. A place where they can be found again. Where they can be searched, linked, collected — just like the records themselves.

That’s one big reason why blogs aren’t dead: Google still matters. When someone types in “best CD pressings of Tracy Chapman” or “how to clean vinyl records without ruining them,” they don’t end up on Reels. They land on blog posts. In that sense, blogging is less about being current and more about being found.

But let’s not kid ourselves. Blogging in 2025 means writing with intent. You don’t just throw your thoughts into the void. You write for search engines, for niche communities, and for readers who want a little more depth. It’s slower, but it builds trust. And that trust can turn into engagement — or even sales — over time.

The downside? You can’t rely on a blog alone. People don’t browse blogs the way they scroll social feeds. You need to bring them in — through email, Threads, Instagram, maybe even a short video or voice note that links back to the main article. The blog becomes the basecamp, not the billboard.

For boomergrooves, I see the blog as the long-form archive. Social posts can tease a theme, share a line or two, or show the cover art. But the full story — the why behind the groove — lives on the site. Over time, I hope it becomes a resource for younger collectors, curious listeners, or just people like me who still enjoy slowing down to read.

So, no — blogs aren’t dying. But they’re quieter now. Less flashy. And maybe that’s exactly what makes them more valuable. In a world of noise, it’s the focused voices that stand out.