Why Vinyl Never Goes Out of Style
custom cassette tapes, then CDs, and now almost everything is digital-but still my dad’s love for vinyl never faded. When the CDs came, I asked him why he still sticks with vinyl pressing records near you. He said, “They’re more than just a storage device for music to me. It’s an artform in itself unlike […]
Vinyl Manufacturing: How Singles are Made (Short Video)
Do you wanna know how singles are made? Here is a 3-minute simple but concise video made by BBC in celebration of the 60th year of RCA Record Company’s release of the seven-inch single. You have to trust the good old BBC in the UK to do a segment on this. The BBC is the […]
Unified Manufacturing to Release Barack Obama’s Vinyl Record
UNIFIED MANUFACTURING TO RELEASE HISTORIC COMPILATION INSPIRED BY BARACK OBAMA’S GROUNDBREAKING PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN 18-SONG DISC CONTAINS MATERIAL FROM A DIVERSE RANGE OF ARTISTS INCLUDING STEVIE WONDER, SHERYL CROW, JOHN MAYER, KANYE WEST, JILL SCOTT, JACKSON BROWNE, BEBE WINANS, LIONEL RICHIE, OZOMATLI, DAVE STEWART, KEB’ MO’, ADAM LEVINE, BUDDY MILLER, LOS LONELY BOYS AND JOHN LEGEND […]
Your followers are not your fans
Dear Musicians, don’t be fooled by a follower frenzy! A million likes can’t fill a venue. True fans are your ride-or-dies, the ones screaming your lyrics at shows, rocking your merch, and hitting repeat on your latest track. They’re the key to a killer music career, keeping you afloat financially and letting you focus on […]
20 musicians who designed their own album cover 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 printing: 12 Things to know if it’s your first time
Band merch printing is easy, but you might commit some serious mistakes if you’re a first-timer. That’s why we’re here to give you tips and tricks to make your first batch truly exceptional. In this article, we’ll be listing down the things that you have to know about band merch printing. #1. THERE ARE A […]
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 […]
Grammy 2024 nominees best recording package
The 66th Grammy Awards for Best Recording Package were: The Art Of Forgetting (Caroline Rose) Cadenza 21′ Hsing-Hui Cheng, art director (Ensemble Cadenza 21′) Electrophonic Chronic Perry Shall, art director (The Arcs) Gravity Falls Iam8bit, art director (Brad Breeck) Migration Chang Yu Chung, Li Jheng Han & Yu Wei, art director (Leaf Yeh) The Best […]
Why it’s a must that you wear your merch in your videos
Artists have been selling merch for many years now, so newer ones aren’t really unfamiliar with the game. However, navigating the realm of merchandising requires more than just familiarity so you’ll have to know how to promote merch. Simply slapping your name on a t-shirt or sticking your face on a coffee mug won’t cut […]
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 […]