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Killermerch and other places to sell merch online

Band merchandise is easy to make —especially if you team up with us— but one thing’s certain: it’s not so easy to sell. Even if you’re already as famous as Queen. But finding a good platform to sell your custom merch to will solve 50% of the challenges of selling merch. In this article, we’ll […]

Some of our awesome projects in 2022 so Far

This has been a hectic year—the most productive in the history of Unified— and we are proud to present to you some of the awesome projects we’ve had this year. #1. ALICE GLASS’ STUDIO ALBUM CDs  It was an honor to have been the manufacturer of Alice Glass’ CDs for her debut studio album, Prey//IV. […]

23 ways to customize your hoodie merch

Merch hoodies are not a new phenomenon. Just like t-shirts, hoodies have become classic merch. We see a lot of cool and affordable hoodies wherever we look. And if you’re a musician or artist of any kind, this leaves your merch with a smaller chance of standing out. If you want to release hoodies like […]

How to make merch kits that really sell

Merch kits are nothing new. Lately, many musicians are putting together merch hits that truly rock. And they’re being wise. You see, if a promotional kit is done right, then they more valuable than their individual pieces. Instead of just being cool items, they become special editions that can even be given as gifts. So […]

17 Things to prepare for your album release

Whether you’re a seasoned artist or a newbie in the music industry, the truth stands that album releases are nerve-wracking. There will be a lot of risks involved in launching an album. And in order to avoid them and to ensure album release success, everything has to be prepared months in advance. If you’re not […]

A24 films and their awesome merch

When it comes to badass indie film releases, A24 takes the cake! A24 is an independent entertainment company that’s behind films like Hereditary, Mid90s, Lady Bird, and Everything Everywhere All At Once. So we figured, it’s simply a must for us to check out their merch! We all know how much merchandise can raise both […]

How to choose the right merch packaging

Choosing the right merch packaging is crucial. Remember Will Rogers’ words: “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” When you’re doing business, first impressions almost always last. If you gave your customers or your partners a bad one, then that’s that. So if you want your customers to have a good […]

Funny band merch that are selling like hotcakes

Imagine having weed grinders and a stethoscope for custom band merch! Crazy, amirite? Well, there’s more where they came from. And even though they sound odd to you, they sure are selling like hotcakes out here. Without further ado, let us present 10 of these funny custom band merch items that are selling so well. […]

Beyonce’s “blind bag” merch—you don’t know what’s inside it!

Beyonce is selling merch without us knowing what’s actually inside it. This fact gave it the nickname “invisible merch”, but they’re more like a “blind bag” than invisible, really. But I bet you weren’t even surprised at all. Who would be? That’s Beyoncé right there! Besides, it must be fun. ABOUT THE ALBUM: Waking up […]