Why musician today need gimmicks when releasing an album
We’ve featured some of the craziest album release gimmicks from attaching USB albums to balloons to releasing a newspaper. There was one Flaming Lips album where they added Kesha’s blood in the vinyl record. If you’re a new musician who’s about to launch your first album, you might be thinking “Are gimmicks absolutely necessary because […]
Six Holiday Promotion Ideas for Musicians
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Aside from spreading good cheer, Christmas is also the best season to thank your fans, promote your music and sell a merch or two. It’s the time of year where people are “required” to buy stuff for family and friends. It’s also the time where everyone’s got […]
Grammy Best Record Package: Arcade Fire- Suburbs
The best record package for this year’s Grammy’s is the CD and vinyl package of Arcade Fire’s latest album “Suburbs.” Arcade Fire released a deluxe edition CD of The Suburbs on June 27, 2011. They released eight different album covers that look really similar- the same car on the foreground and different houses on the […]
20 musicians designed their own album covers art
Art album covers illustrate how musicians often have a hand in creating these iconic visuals that go hand in hand with their music. This article is a list that dives into the world of 20 artists who decided to take the reins, showcasing their artistic talents alongside their musical prowess. From hand-drawn masterpieces to conceptual photography, […]
Merch strategy—how to be more than just a store!
Merchandise strategy is extremely important for musicians. It’s not just about generating profit. It’s also a powerful way to connect with fans! Merch sales is just second to live show sales and that says something with how much revenue musicians get from it. It’s actually one of the reasons why merch releases became so widespread […]
Top ten reasons why lacquer is better than direct metal mastering
‘Tis the age-old vinyl conundrum, yet again, of whether to have a vinyl lacquer cut or DMM for vinyl mastering. It’s like choosing between a vintage convertible and a sleek electric car. Both have their merits, but only one will make your heart sing in that special, crackly way. Lacquer cutting vs. Direct Metal Mastering […]
19 Scratch-and-Sniff Albums that made a mark
If you want to surprise your fans, why don’t you give them scented albums! Scratch and sniff albums are a unique and fun way to experience music. By adding the olfactory dimension, artists can create a more immersive and engaging listening experience. Here’s a list of 19 scratch-and-sniff albums that have truly made a mark […]
10 ways to add more buzz to your album release
Recording an album is daunting. But so does promoting an album release. You have to take your vitamins and gather more energy because recording’s just the beginning! After that comes mastering, manufacturing, and last but not the least—marketing and promotion. Marketing is definitely a must and you should have started it months before recording. You […]
The most iconic album covers of the eighties
The eighties album covers are more than just protective packaging for vinyl records; they are iconic works of art that defined an era. These covers captured the vibrant, eclectic spirit of the decade, reflecting the bold creativity and unique cultural trends of the time In this article, we’ve compiled some of the most iconic album […]
25 of the best album covers of the 2000s ranked based on popularity among music lovers
We’re back with another list of best album covers 2000s, because that’s what we’re all about. We’ve got 25 of them and they’re ranked based on the albums’ popularity among music lovers. Here is a list of the best album covers of the 2000s. I hope you find at least one that you’d want to […]