CD Manufacturing: The Difference Between CD Replication & CD Duplication
If you are a new indie band who’s about to release an album for the very first time, chances are you do not know the difference between CD duplication and CD replication. People sometimes get confused and use CD Replication and CD Duplication interchangeably. It is necessary for you to know the difference between these […]
CD Duplication: Reasons Why You Should Leave it to the Pros
So you want to become as indie as possible and create everything on your own from writing the lyrics of your music down to reproducing your CDs? Why freakin’ not? With today’s technology, CD duplication is as easy as making French toast. And besides, you are already an artist. It would not be that hard […]
Music Marketing: Interpol’s Latest Album and Free Silkcreened Prints
Interpol recently announced the release of its fourth album this September thru Matador Records. As of the moment, we can only see a small preview of its custom vinyl record album art but from the preview, I can say it looks very sleek and solid. It looks like the Interpol’s logo was hit by a […]
Is the Live Album Dead?
Wilco — doesn’t have the pop cultural resonance of, say, “At Budokan” or “Frampton Comes Alive.” But by any contemporary measure, it’s a success. Creatively, it’s a vibrant recording that touches on different eras in a notable band’s career. Commercially, it sold 135,000 copies, a strong number these days. And a pricey vinyl version released […]
Indie Musician Tips: Advantages of Self-Publishing Your Album
Music Packaging: Very HAIRY Album Art
Orleans: Waking and Dreaming Pixies: Come on Pilgrim Herbie Mann: Push Push Fabulous Diamonds: 7 Songs Saveta Jovanovic: Lažno je, lažno, sve što je tvoje Prince: Planet Earth _______________________________________________________________________________ Unified Manufacturing is a custom CD/DVD and Vinyl Manufacturing facility based on both sides of the US. Our clients range […]
CD Packaging: How to Come up With a Creative CD Packaging
Get to know the musicians Before you even start to think of ideas for the CD packaging, you must first get to know the musicians. Do a quick online research about them before you have your first meeting. And during the meeting, casually ask the musicians some questions that could help you define their personality. […]
CD Packaging of the Week: Monkey Majik by Artless
Artist: Monkey Majik Albums: Fly (Single), Around the World (Single), Thank You Art director: Artless Three albums, one concept. Each album art can stand independently on its own but the overall appeal can be seen when the three albums are placed side by side each other. Ahh, this is how love should be, don’t you […]
CD Manufacturing: 5 Things to Clarify With Your CD Manufacturing Company
You have been searching high and low for the best CD manufacturing company to duplicate or replicate your album. Of course you want to make sure that the company you choose has the adequate infrastructure to meet high quality standards. You have invested a lot of money and effort on your music and you do […]
CD Packaging: Simple Strategies for Grabbing Attention
CD packaging has another big role aside from the obvious which is to contain and protect CDs. It could also be a great tool for the musicians to showcase their creativity and their personality. It can be compared to a book’s cover design. Majority of consumers associate good packaging to good music and there are […]