Music Packaging: Grammy Winners for Best Limited Edition Package (2001- present)
Looking for inspiration for your music packaging? Here are some of the most adorable box sets that received Grammy Awards in the past decade. Which one do you like best? The Promise: The Darkness on the Edge of Town Story Artist: Bruce Springsteen Package Designers: Dave Bett & Michelle Holme Year: 2012 ______________________________________________________ Under Great […]
If you’re not focusing on CD packaging, then you’re F)*&^ed!
Humans are like magpies. We like pretty things. If your CD packaging stands out, there’s a change we would want to pick it up and maybe even buy it. Don’t roll your eyes now. I know 2008, 2009- in fact a lot of 2000-sucked for a lot of us. The industry has changed. Digital downloads […]
DVD Packaging: What Makes a DVD Packaging Stand-out
I have this fascination for creative DVD packaging and lately I’ve been collecting some. It’s just like Pringles, once you pop you cannot stop…collecting. I bought a DVD last week mainly because of its kick-ass DVD packaging. I didn’t even bother to watch the movie but the cool packaging almost convinced me to watch it. […]
CD Packaging: Physical Fanatics Want Innovative Releases
Sony Music Entertainment‘s head of insight. “Although tech savvy, they are older [than digital buyers]. For them, discovery is about discovering old gems from back catalogs. They want a big connection with artists and love box sets. They want innovation in physical recordings.” These include extras added to CDs such as DVDs of the artist […]
Biggest List Of Music Recording Studios In The USA (Part 4)
Are you a musician and you’re wondering “where are the music recording studios near me?” We got you. We compiled over 500 music recording studios in the USA just for you. If you want the full list beautifully compiled in a spreadsheet, follow our Instagram page and send us a message with a subject line “I […]
10 influencer kits that totally rock
Nowadays, with social media blending into marketing strategies, there’s this cool thing called influencer kits. They’re these awesome packages that brands use to team up with influencers online. WHY SHOULD YOU MAKE ONE? It gives a more genuine vibe than direct advertising. Influencers dish out their real experiences, making the whole promotion feel legit to […]
15 ways to greatly reduce stress when releasing an album
They say music reduces stress. Well, they’re so right about that. But you know it’s different when you’re the one releasing it, right? So in this guide we put together, we’re going through fifteen essential tips—covering everything from using digital tools to finding the right partners—to make your album release stress-free (or at least less […]
17 Merch Hoodies for the holidays
It’s already that time of year where people all around the world are thinking of gifts. Two of the top items on their list would unquestionably be merch hoodies and sweatshirts. They definitely deserved their spots too because they’re not just cozy and warm, they’re stylish as well. And what’s even better than a regular […]
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 […]
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 […]