2016 Album Packaging We Can’t Stop Thinking About
Album artwork is a very crucial part in a music release because not only will it give the initial impression of what the music is going to be like, it also establishes the identity of the musician. And especially now that people prefer to stream or download, it’s an added bonus if you have a […]
5 Life Changing (But Easy) Resolutions For Any Type of Artist
It’s almost 2017! Can you believe it? We still can’t. However, we have to let this sink in soon because another year requires another you. A completely new you. Now this is not just some motivational thingie, it’s actually scientific. If you see milestone events such as birthday, anniversary, a new baby, a new house, […]
15 Splattered Vinyl Records That Are So Hypnotic You’ll Have No Choice But to Buy Them
Vinyl is back and it’s back with a bang, splash, clunk, splatter! We’ve come to a time where custom vinyl records are not just being bought for music, they’re bought for their aesthetic appeal, too. After all, if it’s just for the sound quality, people would be contented with having them in the more convenient […]
9 Album Artworks That Know How to Rock Portraits
Most CD album artworks feature the artists’ portraits and some are just soooooo boring. They are merely photos of the artists, without much concept behind the photo. When you’re selling your CD, vinyl record, or merch, you’re not merely selling these items as ordinary goods- you’re selling and promoting yourself. That’s why you should put […]
Branded Content: How OK Go Rakes In Money By Promoting Brands
Have you seen OK Go’s latest video [One Moment] that’s shot in 4.2 seconds and put in slow motion? It’s such a visual delight and have been viewed millions of times since it was posted. You might wonder, how does OK Go do it? While the actual video production is complicated, the money isn’t. For this […]
5 Music Networking Efforts That Could Backfire
They say that it’s not WHAT you know but WHO you know that matters the most. As much as we want to believe otherwise, it’s partly true. Talent is cheaper than table salt save for some prodigies and geniuses, so what’s important is what you do with your talent and who you know. Talent alone […]
List of Networking Hacks for Musicians
8 Awful Ways Artists Deal With the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Rejection Letters If you just received a rejection letter, it’s alright (in fact recommended) that you respect your feelings. If you feel down, by all means go have a bottle of wine or sleep in three days in a row. However, never […]
Sell More Merch: Vinyl and Shirt Bundles That Are Better Together
Bundling merch is a great way to increase your sales. Not only will you be able to sell items at cheaper prices, you’ll also be able to have a unified design of your merch items so your branding is more coherent. This greatly adds value to your products and makes you more memorable. Here are some […]
15 Ways Struggling Musicians Can Earn More Without Working Like a Cow
Who says you’re meant to be broke and insecure because you’re pursuing music? Well…almost everybody. That’s why you have to prove them wrong. There are hacks on how you can earn a good income while you’re still making it in music. Here are some of the tried and tested ways you can add more digits […]
Bad Packaging Designs That Can Ruin Even the Best Products
When it comes to advertising, the packaging of the product is as important (in some cases, more important) than the product itself. It’s what lures customers to make the actual purchase. This works both ways. If the packaging is bad, it will affect the product in a very bad way. Sure, there are exceptions to […]