Colored vinyl records is the shiz and making them is a thousand times easier today. What’s up with the craze? Musicians and fans are crazy for the good ole custom vinyl record format. They have been releasing vinyl albums left and right, some in the fanciest colored vinyl records and printed inner sleeves. We can’t […]
Author: Jon Ashford
10 Ways COVID Has Changed the Music Industry
Without a doubt, Covid has been affecting our everyday life, and there is no denying that it also has greatly affected the music industry. I mean… Damn, don’t we all miss concerts? There aren’t even music in cafes anymore because they’re all closed! But as they all say…the show must go on. Or the music […]
Vinyl Single Jacket VS Vinyl Gatefold Jacket: Which is Better for Your Project
In releasing your vinyl record album, you will certainly have to decide on what kind of vinyl packaging you want– whether it’s the single vinyl jacket or the vinyl gatefold jacket. There are many types of vinyl jackets available today, but we’ll be focusing more on these two because they’re the standard. Let me first […]
10 of the Prettiest Grammy-nominated Vinyl Record Package to Date
We all know the Grammys for giving awards to musicians but they also give special attention to the aesthetic of an album. Since its inception, the Grammy’s has a special section for the visual look of an album called the Grammy Award for Best Record Package which is awarded to the art director, not the […]
19 Do’s and Don’ts When Releasing Your Very First Vinyl Record
Every artist you know has released at least one album on vinyl and that’s because it wasn’t just a fad or a glitch in the system…VINYL IS SO DARN BACK. It’s actually not hot news. Vinyl made its comeback in 2006 and last year, despite of or exactly because of the pandemic, vinyl has officially […]
What is the history of the 12-inch vinyl record format?
The 12-inch vinyl record format is the standard, most popular choice when it comes to vinyl records. When we think or talk about vinyl records, the one that pops in our head is most likely the 12-inch vinyl. Yes, some release mid-length in 10 inch vinyl and singles in 7 inch vinyl but they’re much […]
CD Packaging: Proyecto Gritos (Screaming Project)
Design: Claudio Corrales Location: Costa Rica Project Type: Produced Client: Felipe Solis – Musician (Guitarist) Product Launch Location: Global Packaging Contents: Music Packaging Substrate / Materials: Paper, acetate Printing Process: Litho Printing Joy and sadness are together in humanity, this shapes the Latin American being from his ancestors. Beyond a genetic mixture, memory brings the history […]
10 Music Download Cards For Inspiration
Have you ever heard of music download cards? I’m sure you’ve had, because these things have taken digital music into a whole new level and have helped musicians market themselves and their music. But if you haven’t, well it’s a small card with a code that can be typed into a musician’s website. After typing […]
5 Ways Indie Musicians Can Influence The World
Being a full-time indie musician is already tough and yes, it is very fulfilling. However, after reaching a certain level of success, you want to do more than just music. You want to do more and contribute more as an artist as a human being. Here are some of the ways you can be more […]
Surviving the Lockdown: The Best Sites That Now Offer Free Movie Streaming
There’s no denying it that COVID19 has to be taken seriously and we’re all in our homes all locked up doing our duty to save humanity. The first week was tolerable but the next weeks would be insufferable without anything much to do at home. It’s also not so fun watching the news and seeing […]