A lot has been written about the record labels and independent record labels over the last few years and if you’re like me who’s passionate about these topics, chances are we’ve heard the same thing: That the music industry is doomed for extinction. They show us statistics of poor CD sales and tell us that […]
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CD Packaging: Album Art with Cigarettes
Smoking is a controversial thing for some, a normal thing for others. Some smoke to push their creative button, some smoke to relieve stress and frustration, some smoke to look cool, some smoke just because they have nothing to do with their hands, and of course…there are those who smoke because they cannot not smoke. […]
Music Packaging: Shark,Shark, Shark!
If you are a loyal viewer of Discovery Channel, then you must know that this week is Shark Week, their annual feeding frenzy of programming about the lovable sea creature. I stumbled upon an awesome site called Rocks Off and luckily for me, they have been chumming the Interwebs for some choice cartilaginous album art. […]
Indie Record Label: Interview with C400 Recordings
Record label Name: C400-Recordings Owners: Analoge (Owner), Turtle-wax (Co-Owner) Hi Analoge! Thank you so much for allowing us to feature you and your record label on our blog. First off, Could you tell us something about yourself. You are very welcome, Unified. I am a producer/DJ/Studio Sound Engineer and I have been in the […]
How to Promote Your Indie Label
Bell Time Records – we have discovered quite a few ways to promote our independent record label, new released music and new artists. Having your business information available to your targeted audience is the main key. There has to be visibility! One of the best ways to make your business information visible and available, is […]
Vinyl Packaging: Journal of Popular Noise
The Journal of Popular Noise is a semi-annual audio magazine inspired by the traditions of pop music, printed periodicals, and the delight of a finely crafted artifact. The hand-folded packaging folds out to a beautiful letter-pressed poster that has information about the journal, the artists, and the process of composition. Looks really good and will […]
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 […]
Music Packaging: The Making of The Infesticon’s LP Packaging
The Infesticons recently released a new LP titled “Bedford Park” which is the third and final part of the Infesticons concept trilogy. Big Dada Recordings say that it is one of the highest quality packages they have ever put together. It includes a screen-printed outer sleeve with gold text, full colour inner sleeve with battle […]









