If you’ve never had a vinyl pressed until now, you might get shocked by how long the turnaround time is—usually it’s 8-12 weeks. And there are even times when the pressing plants ship your vinyl records later than the expected time. This might frustrate you, especially if you’re close to your album release date… so […]
Author: Jon Ashford
Selling Merch: How to link your store front to your IG account
Instagram has already upgraded their features and is now allowing you to sell directly to your fans using the app. So we created this article to walk you through the process of how to set up a shop on Instagram. For inspiration, here are some musicians and artists who are already selling their stuff on […]
How to review your vinyl test pressing the right way
Working together is a must to press a great vinyl record. And that requires you, our dear client, to review your test pressing vinyl records—the right way! In this article, we’ll be discussing this critical steps of the vinyl manufacturing process. Why critical? Well, whatever you do in this step, will decide the quality of […]
It’s 2023—Do musicians really need managers nowadays?
Many successful artists today do not have managers. But should you follow their path? One example of an artist who’s doing the manager-free route is Canadian rapper Tom McDonald (our client). He does everything all by himself. No manager, no label, and ran everything…including his merch store! He’s very creative and by the time we […]
20 of the coolest vinyl records that were nominated for grammy’s best record package
With each passing year, vinyl records have been gaining more and more audiences. Musicians have added more and more vinyl versions every music release which hints at the state of the vinyl record market. With an increase in vinyl record supply, artists have begun doing more creative stuff for their own. They customized their vinyl […]
14 affordable merch ideas that actually rake in money
When it comes to promoting a brand or connecting with fans, cheap merch ideas can be surprisingly effective in both capturing attention and generating revenue. Whether you’re a musician looking to enhance your merch table or a small business seeking to expand your promotional reach, affordable merchandise offers a cost-effective way to leave a lasting […]
5 things that make a merch stand out
Releasing music merch is a MUST, and we know it. But it can be a little bit harder to convince people to buy your stuff if you’re literally selling the same items. So what are we supposed to do then? Sell UNIQUE merch items, of course! HOWEVER, they can be a little risky. Given the fact […]
Music Merch: 10 of the most awesome hoodies by famous artists
Rain or shine, summer or winter, custom hoodies will never go out of style. It will always be in season, making it a perfect merch item to add to any merch release at any time of the year. In this article, we’ll be listing down 10 awesome merch hoodies that musicians have released so far. […]
Why AI is not (yet) a threat to musicians—7 reasons nothing beats the real thing!
I’m sure we all have heard about AI-generated music and AI-generated art (there’s one that even won an award!). And while it’s a cool thing if you don’t have a career in music, it certainly is not if you’re a musician. It’s insulting and more than that—scary. Well, I’m here to give you some comfort. AI […]
Films & TV series with OSTs on cassette tapes
Cassette tapes have been easing back into the music scene for a while now. A lot of music releases in 2022 included cassette tapes as a physical version and oh yes, they had sales from it. Another sign that these cassette tapes are gaining more audience is the fact that films and TV series have […]