Vinyl Packaging: Journal of Popular Noise
The Journal of Popular Noise is a semi-annual audio magazine inspired by the traditions of pop music, printed periodicals, and the delight of a finely crafted artifact. The hand-folded packaging folds out to a beautiful letter-pressed poster that has information about the journal, the artists, and the process of composition. Looks really good and will […]
Music Marketing: Interpol’s Latest Album and Free Silkcreened Prints
Interpol recently announced the release of its fourth album this September thru Matador Records. As of the moment, we can only see a small preview of its custom vinyl record album art but from the preview, I can say it looks very sleek and solid. It looks like the Interpol’s logo was hit by a […]
Is the Live Album Dead?
Wilco — doesn’t have the pop cultural resonance of, say, “At Budokan” or “Frampton Comes Alive.” But by any contemporary measure, it’s a success. Creatively, it’s a vibrant recording that touches on different eras in a notable band’s career. Commercially, it sold 135,000 copies, a strong number these days. And a pricey vinyl version released […]
Indie Musician Tips: Advantages of Self-Publishing Your Album
Music Packaging: The Making of The Infesticon’s LP Packaging
The Infesticons recently released a new LP titled “Bedford Park” which is the third and final part of the Infesticons concept trilogy. Big Dada Recordings say that it is one of the highest quality packages they have ever put together. It includes a screen-printed outer sleeve with gold text, full colour inner sleeve with battle […]
Music Merch: Coolest Beatles Merch
Graphic Design: Top 10 Resources for Design Inspiration
On a daily basis, designers are challenged to constantly be inspired by the world around them. It’s hard to be on top of your game every day, and sometimes you’re just left completely and utterly uninspired. Thankfully, there are plenty of visual resources on the web where designers and creatives can turn for inspiration. With […]
Music Packaging: Very HAIRY Album Art
Orleans: Waking and Dreaming Pixies: Come on Pilgrim Herbie Mann: Push Push Fabulous Diamonds: 7 Songs Saveta Jovanovic: Lažno je, lažno, sve što je tvoje Prince: Planet Earth _______________________________________________________________________________ Unified Manufacturing is a custom CD/DVD and Vinyl Manufacturing facility based on both sides of the US. Our clients range […]
Indie Music: Top 10 YouTube Covers
Amy Mae Elliot and originally appeared on the Mashable blog. If there’s one thing YouTube has always been good for, it is as a platform for the common man to express himself. That is the very basis of its user-generated “broadcast yourself” roots. Music is one medium in which we do this particularly well, bringing […]
Indie Musicians: How to Turn Off Your Fans
Be fashionably late. Always. It is a good idea if you play 30 to 45 minutes late because for sure, there would be more people present in the venue by then. You are simply concerned for those late fans who came from other cities just to see you. The fans will forgive your tardiness once […]