20 musicians designed their own album covers 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, […]
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 […]
10 ways to add more buzz to your album release
Recording an album is daunting. But so does promoting an album release. You have to take your vitamins and gather more energy because recording’s just the beginning! After that comes mastering, manufacturing, and last but not the least—marketing and promotion. Marketing is definitely a must and you should have started it months before recording. You […]
EPIC GUIDE-How to release an album without a record label
You’re an indie artist and wondering how to release an album without a record label? Don’t worry, we got you. In this article, we’ll discuss the steps you have to take to release your album without a record label. I. PUTTING TOGETHER AN ALBUM While there’s no right formula of how you prepare your album […]
Best 2022 Albums Released on Cassettes
Interestingly, the streaming era has resurrected old physical music formats. We’ve seen recent albums released on cassette and more physical formats. Even if digital music still accounts for the bulk of music sales, it cannot be denied that physical formats like vinyl records and cassette tapes are contributing well. For today’s article, we will be […]
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 […]
Some of our awesome projects in 2022 so Far
This has been a hectic year—the most productive in the history of Unified— and we are proud to present to you some of the awesome projects we’ve had this year. #1. ALICE GLASS’ STUDIO ALBUM CDs It was an honor to have been the manufacturer of Alice Glass’ CDs for her debut studio album, Prey//IV. […]
The most iconic album covers of the eighties
The eighties album covers are more than just protective packaging for vinyl records; they are iconic works of art that defined an era. These covers captured the vibrant, eclectic spirit of the decade, reflecting the bold creativity and unique cultural trends of the time In this article, we’ve compiled some of the most iconic album […]
The Best 90’s Musician Box Sets
Blur, Pink, Spice Girls…if you’re like me whose taste in music is still stuck in the 90s, then you’ll love these 90’s musician box set. Here are some of the best box sets from the 90’s that you can still buy from online stores. We’re drooling. We want them all! #1. THE COMPLETE STUDIO ALBUM – […]
It’s 2022…what is this CD revival that they’re talking about?
Just when we’re sure that the CD is dead—as more people are opting for streaming and vinyl in recent years—we now see it coming back again in 2022! CD sales has risen for the first time in almost two decades! That small increase is making us hopeful. Without data, we can only guess why there’s […]