Indie Musicians: Tips in Making a Band Bio
A feeling that’s even worse than being hated is the feeling of being unacknowledged or ignored. Mediocrity is the enemy of artists. But the music industry is like the ocean; vast and filled with others who also dream of making it big. Survival of the fittest is the game. Talent is not the only requirement […]
Indie Filmmaking: Things to Consider When Writing a Low-budget Script
Coming up with a good script on a very small budget is a skill new independent filmmakers need to learn. They need to be trained how to make stories that are less dependent on the props, special effects, locations… stories that can stand alone without so much grandiose scenes and ultra lavish aesthetics. The worst […]
Music Merch: Top 10 Craziest KISS Merch
KISS has been around for more than 3 decades yet they’re still very alive and way advanced than others because they know how to sell themselves and their music. KISS has bazillions of whimsical items for sale on their website and they certainly won’t stop coming up with new stuff to sell so long as […]
Indie Musicians: How to Copyright Music Online
Why Copyright My Music? If you see yourself as a serious musician (and I presume you do), you would be wise to register your original songs with the U.S. Copyright Office (if you reside outside of the U.S., skip to the section on International Copyright below). This will protect you in the event that someone, […]
CD Duplication: Top 3 Causes of Delay
Issues with the Master format If you think doing your master content all by yourself is a practical thing to do because it can save you a lot of dollars, well think again. CD duplication complain that many of their clients are mastering CDs in a DIY manner hoping to save a few dollars only […]
Music Packaging: The “Breaking up is hard to do” Covers
We’ve all had our hearts broken and we can all agree that it’s one of the most painful events one can encounter in his/her lifetime. In fact, it can get too painful for some to the point that they become immobile and lifeless for days, weeks, and even months. Here’s a collection of music packaging […]
Indie Musicians: Use Download Cards to Promote Your Band
Due to the popularity of digital downloads, download cards have become one of the most popular ways to sell music. In fact, it is a must for musicians nowadays. If you are a band and you just decided to have download cards, then here are some tips that can boost your download cards sales. […]
Indie Musicians: 5 Personality Development Tips for New Musicians
Some musicians focus mainly on their music because they believe that talent is everything. They somehow look down on those musicians who are social butterflies and who have excellent social skills because they somehow associate it with the lack of pure, raw talent. I know this feeling is not expressed by many but some artists […]
CD Packaging of the Week: Roots Manuva meets Wrong Tom – “Duppy Writer”
Musicians: Roots Manuva and DJ/Producer Wrong Tom Album: Duppy Writer Year: 2010 CD Designer: Tony McDermott When I first saw this CD packaging, two things instantly came to mind- Archie comics and Casper the friendly Ghost (the Movie). The floating guy (Roots Manuva) does look a bit like Chuck Clayton from Archies, don’t you agree? […]
CD Duplication: What You Need to Know About CD Duplication
When you talk to CD manufacturing houses, the first thing they would ask you is if you want your CD to be duplicated or replicated. These terms are quite confusing especially to new artists and they are often used interchangeably even by those who are already familiar with manufacturing CDs. Well, we cannot blame them. […]