KISS has been around for more than 3 decades yet they’re still very alive and way advanced than others because they know how to sell themselves and their music. KISS has bazillions of whimsical items for sale on their website and they certainly won’t stop coming up with new stuff to sell so long as […]
Author: Marion Isobel
CD Duplication: Top 3 Causes of Delay
Issues with the Master format If you think doing your master content all by yourself is a practical thing to do because it can save you a lot of dollars, well think again. CD duplication complain that many of their clients are mastering CDs in a DIY manner hoping to save a few dollars only […]
Music Packaging: The “Breaking up is hard to do” Covers
We’ve all had our hearts broken and we can all agree that it’s one of the most painful events one can encounter in his/her lifetime. In fact, it can get too painful for some to the point that they become immobile and lifeless for days, weeks, and even months. Here’s a collection of music packaging […]
Indie Musicians: 5 Personality Development Tips for New Musicians
Some musicians focus mainly on their music because they believe that talent is everything. They somehow look down on those musicians who are social butterflies and who have excellent social skills because they somehow associate it with the lack of pure, raw talent. I know this feeling is not expressed by many but some artists […]
CD Packaging of the Week: Roots Manuva meets Wrong Tom – “Duppy Writer”
Musicians: Roots Manuva and DJ/Producer Wrong Tom Album: Duppy Writer Year: 2010 CD Designer: Tony McDermott When I first saw this CD packaging, two things instantly came to mind- Archie comics and Casper the friendly Ghost (the Movie). The floating guy (Roots Manuva) does look a bit like Chuck Clayton from Archies, don’t you agree? […]
5 Simple Ways to Go Green with CD Manufacturing
Going green is not easy for musicians and could be a bit frustrating sometimes. I mean, the fact that you’re producing albums is already not green in the strict sense. The chemicals used for the blank discs, the materials used for the CD packaging, the shrink wrap…all of these contribute to the destruction of mother […]
Benefits of Custom CD Packaging
When it comes to selling your music, idea, or any product, you have to be unique and innovative not only with your content but also with how your product looks. Your product’s packaging has to captivate the customers so that they are willing to go through the trouble of actually checking out the actual product. […]
CD Packaging: 5 Catchy Album Cover Design Concepts
A kick-ass CD Packaging artwork has the ability to stop on our tracks and actually hold the CD to examine it closer. Then we say “hmmm…interesting”, examine it more, then buy it or put it back. But definitely when we get home, the band’s name sticks to our head…then we google it, maybe tweet about […]
DVD Packaging: Top 7 SUITCASE Box Sets
I’m addicted to a lot of TV series and If only I had all the money in the world, I would definitely purchase all of these lovely DVD Suitcase box sets. Check them out! ER: Season 1-12 (73 DVD Box Set) Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant idea. This is one of the most creative DVD packaging I’ve […]
CD Duplication: 6 Ways to Cut-Down CD Duplication Expenses
As an indie artist, you try as much as possible to cut-down or eliminate your expenses in whatever way you can even when it comes to CD duplication. You do not want to shell out a lot of money with your album only to sell 50 copies. Yes, you love your music but you have […]