Why you should make your own vinyl record in 2020
Why should you make your own vinyl record in 2020 when there’s a pandemic that has turned the world upside down? Musicians all over the world are suffering from the consequences of COVID as we say goodbye to concerts, gigs, and basically…everything fun for a while. However, we noticed something interesting during this time— we […]
Experts Say Why You Should Still Make CDs Today
It’s 2020, Mac has removed CD-roms in their laptops and Spotify has been growing exponentially each year, so why should we still make CDs? Well I mean…who doesn’t make CDs anymore? From Lady Gaga to the new indie kids on the block. You see, CDs are still a must. You cannot from music streaming alone. […]
5 Quick Tips on How to Have a Lucrative and Long-term Career in Music
Starting and maintaining a career in music is tough especially since tens of thousands of songs are being made every week that now you’re starting to wonder if it’s worth pursuing. Yes, you have the talent and you’re earning from your music but it’s not enough and you’re slowly getting tired of the hustle. If […]
List of COVID Relief Funds for Musicians
We compiled a list of COVID funds for musicians because we know it’s always tough being a musician but there’s no other time the phrase “It’s tough being a musician right now” is more apt than right now. COVID-19 has shaken our world and this pandemic has put the music industry in a big question […]
VINYL MASTERING: Everything you need to know to get it right
Before we start with specific steps and hacks for vinyl mastering, the #1 tip we can give you for a seamless vinyl mastering and manufacturing is this: HIRE A PROFESSIONAL MASTERING ENGINEER! And not just a regular mastering engineer, but a mastering engineer that has a lot of experience in vinyl mastering because mastering […]
Are Vinyl Records Making a Comeback?
Now that CDs are slowly becoming extinct thanks to Spotify and other streaming services, are custom vinyl records rising from the ashes? Vinyl was first overshadowed by tapes and then by CDs because these digital formats were much easier to access and therefore more convenient and much cheaper. And later in the millennium era, CDs […]
10 Music Business Predictions For 2018
Here are ten music business predictions that can affect the music business in ways big and small for the coming year from Bobby Owsinski and other experts compiled by Exchangewire. #1. Vinyl record sales plateau Vinyl remains a viable niche business but its growth slows to single digits. Many young vinyl buyers get frustrated with the […]
Biggest List of Music Licensing Companies from A-Z
Abaca Entertainment Group– Represents a catalogue of fine quality recordings from a roster of artists/bands & songwriters from Canada, USA, Australia & U.K., along with various smaller record labels – featuring ALL styles of music. APM Music – APM is made up of over 30 libraries. Over 295,000 tracks fill up their vast library. Member of the […]
DVD Duplication and Production Services
Thanks to streaming services and video sharing sites, most people can watch their favorite shows, movies, or other video segments online or through their mobile device. However, it is always nice to have a physical copy. For companies that would like to promote their brand, what they can do is create a promo video and […]
Music is dying. Music is Thriving. Which is it?
Music is dying if you believe the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America). Music is a growing business if you believe Apple, Google, Spotify, Yahoo Music, Artist Direct, My Space Music, Pandora and hundreds of other options. They’re right – all of them. The ‘good ol days’ are gone. Everything lives in phases – music […]