IRSC Code- What is it, Why you need it, How you can get it
What is an IRSC Code? The International Standard Recording Code (ISRC), is a standard that every musician, record producer or any sound recording copyright owner must follow in order to have their works tracked and get paid with royalties. ISRC code is embedded on every song MP3 or audio CD discs. This is done […]
Top ten reasons why lacquer is better than direct metal mastering
‘Tis the age-old vinyl conundrum, yet again, of whether to have a vinyl lacquer cut or DMM for vinyl mastering. It’s like choosing between a vintage convertible and a sleek electric car. Both have their merits, but only one will make your heart sing in that special, crackly way. Lacquer cutting vs. Direct Metal Mastering […]
Bluray boxsets of the top 10 movies of 2023
The year is almost ending and we’re about to enter the year 2024. So before we say bye-bye to 2023, let’s backtrack and talk about the top 10 movies of this year and their bluray boxsets. #10. MEG 2: THE TRENCH So, just like the last movie, Meg 2 is about a bunch of scientists […]
19 Scratch-and-Sniff Albums that made a mark
If you want to surprise your fans, why don’t you give them scented albums! Scratch and sniff albums are a unique and fun way to experience music. By adding the olfactory dimension, artists can create a more immersive and engaging listening experience. Here’s a list of 19 scratch-and-sniff albums that have truly made a mark […]
Top 40 best-selling vinyl albums of 2023 so far
You might have thought “Nah, vinyl’s just a fad”. We thought the same way, too. But now we’ve got a list of best selling vinyl albums. We’re very much surprised that vinyl is still alive and kicking up to this day. In fact, this year, vinyl sales rose 13.2% in the first nine months. As […]
VIP Tour Box Sets of Taylor Swift and 10 other musicians (they’re all incredibly insane!)
Now that we’re back to artists physically touring the world, VIP tour box sets and merch bags are returning too. Now we’ve got a list of them that you can take for inspiration and first one’s Taylor Swift VIP package, of course, the mother of high quality VIP tour box sets. Try checking out those […]
Vinyl pressing: DMM versus lacquer cutting
If you’re pressing vinyl records, cutting your master is probably the most crucial (and most expensive!) step, so it’s wise of you to research your vinyl cutting options: DMM vs lacquer. And while in general, we don’t recommend one over the other (it all depends on the particular recording), I’ll give you a rundown on […]
Reddit’s Top 25 Unique Vinyl Records
We checked Reddit for unique vinyl records and it did not fail us! Vinyl records have become one of the most customizable physical audio formats available today. It has gained lots of buzz during the pandemic and since then, musicians have been releasing on the format along with usual digital and CD formats. This article […]
Vinyl Record News: Vinyl sales has risen by 22%
There is no denying that the most popular physical album around the world for this year and the past two years have been vinyl records. Vinyl sales in the US, according to the Recording Industry Association of America’s (RIAA) 2022 mid-year music revenue report, have risen by 22% in the first half of 2022. The […]
7-inch Vinyl Record Pressing: Everything You Need to Know
7-inch vinyl records are the cutest of them all. You can have them the usual way (if you have a band) or as wedding giveaways or a gifts. If you’re planning to have your very own vinyl record pressing, then you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we’ll be talking about 7-inch vinyl […]