2016 Album Packaging We Can’t Stop Thinking About
Album artwork is a very crucial part in a music release because not only will it give the initial impression of what the music is going to be like, it also establishes the identity of the musician. And especially now that people prefer to stream or download, it’s an added bonus if you have a […]
9 Album Artworks That Know How to Rock Portraits
Most CD album artworks feature the artists’ portraits and some are just soooooo boring. They are merely photos of the artists, without much concept behind the photo. When you’re selling your CD, vinyl record, or merch, you’re not merely selling these items as ordinary goods- you’re selling and promoting yourself. That’s why you should put […]
Sell More Merch: Vinyl and Shirt Bundles That Are Better Together
Bundling merch is a great way to increase your sales. Not only will you be able to sell items at cheaper prices, you’ll also be able to have a unified design of your merch items so your branding is more coherent. This greatly adds value to your products and makes you more memorable. Here are some […]
2016 Best Record Package Grammy Nominees (and The Winner)
In this day where everything is digital, you might think that hard format is irrelevant. But we would like to believe that that isn’t the case. We’re not naive though. We know that CDs are not selling the way they used to back in the day. However, they’re not extinct and will not be in […]
7 Creative (and one icky!) Vinyl Records
Here are some of the most creative and unusual vinyl records ever released in the 21st century. We therefore conclude that there is absolutely no limit when it comes to designing vinyl records. GLITTER VINYL RECORD The 7″ EP from Dads, titled Pretty Good, had a limited pressing of 100 copies on clear vinyl with rainbow […]
Black and White Vinyl Packaging
There are so many colorful and creative vinyl and vinyl packaging but black and white remains classy. Not only classy, but interesting and artistic, too. Here are some B & W custom vinyl record pressing and vinyl record sleeves that prove that you don’t need flashy colors to stand out. STAR WARS VINYL PACKAGING WILL […]
The Grooviest Movie Soundtracks on Vinyl
Soundtrack Vinyl records are what movie and music fanatics are currently crazy about. For some of us who were born before the internet, we miss the full experience of actually holding (and reading and smelling) the things that come with music- whether it’s a CD or cassette tape or vinyl record pressing. You know nostalgia when […]
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 […]
Liquid- Filled Vinyl Records
Just a few weeks ago, we featured awesome liquid-filled flash drives. They were pretty impressive! But would you believe that there are liquid-filled vinyl records? Yes, they do exist, my friends. Liquid inside vinyl records that actually play music. Welcome to the future where anything is possible and bands are finding more and more ways […]
3 Things Musicians Can Crowdsource Aside From Album Art
Crowdsourcing, which used to be simply known as “asking favors” from friends and fans to finish a project, has been used by many artists for years. It’s a model that works, apparently. The internet and social media has provided artists a more creative venue for “asking” and collaborating. And the digital cameras and apps make […]