7 DVD Sets with Really Awesome Packaging
Why should we buy DVDs when we can easily download movies nowadays? And oh, there’s Netflix, too. Let me tell you why: 1. Because it has special features like Behind the scenes, commentaries, etc; 2. Because it has really cool DVD packaging. You love staring at them and collecting them and one day you can […]
8 Unique event invitations that everyone wants to receive
Whether you have a wedding, birthday bash, company event, or any occasion coming up, you’d want to give really cool invites not only to convince them to come but also to serve as a souvenir for their own keeping. There are so many ways to create party invitations other than the standard card. Make your […]
12 Networking hacks for introvert artists
1. Be an expert at emphatic listening Introverts may not talk much but they’re the types of people that are good listeners. Play up with your strengths by developing your listening skills. This should come easy for you. You won’t be an annoying person to be with because you don’t talk much but make sure […]
7 ways to market yourself as an artist without turning into an annoying salesman
We want to market ourselves as freelance artists and we want to market our works. However, when the opportunity strikes for us to introduce ourselves to an individual or to a crowd, we fumble and only manage to let out a soft squeal. Or, when we’re not shy, we’re too scared that we’re sharing so […]
Time Management for the Extremely Busy Musician
If you want to make a career out of your music, you should know by now that as an independent musician, making music is just one part of it. You have to juggle it with a lot of things from marketing, booking, designing merch, attending meetings, accounting and a lot of other tasks not directly related […]
T-shirt Packaging: Some of the Sleekest Ways to Package Your Tees
T-shirt packaging should reflect the personality of a company, band or individual. Therefore, the custom t-shirt printing and packaging is just as important as the t-shirt itself. Even a plain t-shirt that’s placed in a good packaging becomes extraordinary. If you’re looking for a t-shirt packaging inspiration, here are some of the sleekest t-shirt packaging […]
Band Merch Tips From Band Merch Experts
MERCH TIPS FROM BRIAN “BT” TARANTO Brian Taranto has been rocking the merch industry since 1985. He launched Love Police, a company that has gone on to be a force of the merch industry. “With the onset of indie bands, trying to be a bit cooler and slacker with design or reference can work well… or bomb […]
Must-read legal tips for musicians forming a band
IF THERE’S SOMETHING THAT’S NOT CLEAR TO YOU, DON’T SIGN! Contracts often run for long periods of time so don’t be too cool (aka lazy) when reading it. Make sure you understand each word and each sentence. But it’s so technical, you say. You don’t have time for this, you say. Get a lawyer’s help! […]
2014 Grammy nominees for boxed edition music packaging
Here are the nominees for the 57th Grammy Awards for best Special Edition music package. Tell us which CD packaging you like best because it’s pretty hard to pick a favorite! They’re all worthy of an award. CITIES OF DARKSCORCH Leland Meiners & Ken Shipley, art directors (Various Artists) Label: The Numero Group Cities of Darkscorch […]
Dos and don’ts when sending DVD screeners to film festivals
DO MAKE AN EFFORT TO MAKE YOUR DVD PACKAGING ATTRACTIVE The programmers certainly appreciate a good-looking DVD packaging. Actually, they’re pretty easy to impress. As long as your DVD case is presentable enough and it’s obvious you put some thought on your DVD packaging, they’d be smiling. Give them a plain DVD without even a label […]