7 Things to consider before pressing your first CD
FIRST OF ALL, DO YOU HAVE EXCEPTIONALLY GOOD MUSIC? Or are you just rushing to finally release an album? Really good music is the number one requirement before recording. I know it isn’t usually the case because we see a lot of well-marketed artists with zero talent. But for indie musicians, this is a must. […]
CDs Versus Download Cards
So which is better: Selling CDs or download cards? The answer might seem easy to some (Download Cards, duh!) but you have to think twice. There are advantages that only the CD offers (yes, no matter how outdated it is) which could greatly improve your music career. Here are some of the pros and cons of […]
6 Signs You’re Not Yet Ready to Release an Album
Before you even step into a recording studio, you must be prepared. But before you even start preparing, you must be sure you know exactly what you’re getting into and that you’re ready for it. The whole business of releasing an album takes a lot of preparedness- from skills, to money, to time as well […]
MAKING A BAND LOGO- Everything you need to know
You need a band logo if you’re a relatively new, up-and-coming musician and you’ve decided to take your music career to the NEXT LEVEL (good on you). That’s because if you want to push a step further, you have to level up on marketing your band. That is because being serious with your “music career” […]
6 Tips When Transitioning from Day Job to Dream Job
So you hate your day job and you just want to say goodbye to it right away and start living your dream life. Well, DREAM ON! It’s not that easy for regular folks like us. Want a good advice? Get stuck in your day job…until you’re financially, skillfully, emotionally ready to lose that source of […]
Be Strategic With Your CD Artwork (or How Weezer Uses CD Packaging Effectively)
Before we talk about CD packaging, let me first convince you why branding is necessary for musicians. Some of you might wonder why you need to create a marketing plan when your music should be the only basis for your music career. I know some of you do not want to think about marketing because […]
Proof that Sending Promo CDs Still Works
Do not focus ALL your time and money in making the coolest website. Everyone is doing that nowadays. What they do not know is that people still want to see,feel,smell,and taste the real thing before they reach their pockets. That people want to feel extra ,extra special. Well, I guess most of us know this […]
Band Promotion: Put Some Thought Into Your Sticker Designs
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Yes, You still Need to Replicate CDs!
Everyone’s streaming so why spend hundreds of dollars when you can sell your music without the risk of losing lots of money? Making CDs cost a lot of money and requires a lot of time-and yes, the reports show that the CD format will not last long- but there are plenty of advantages of making […]
Common Mistakes Bands Make During CD Manufacturing
Some of the bands that get our service, especially the new ones, commit these mistakes during CD manufacturing. They are not really fatal mistakes but they can cause delays and can affect your music career in one way or the other. It Coming in with very tight timelines Some bands come to our office with […]