CD Manufacturing: The Difference Between CD Replication & CD Duplication
If you are a new indie band who’s about to release an album for the very first time, chances are you do not know the difference between CD duplication and CD replication. People sometimes get confused and use CD Replication and CD Duplication interchangeably. It is necessary for you to know the difference between these […]
CD Manufacturing: DIY CD Case in Less Than 5 Minutes
How to really save money when it comes to CD Manufacturing? Do it yourself. Imagine that you are currently burning a CD copy of your class project and you realize that you forgot to buy a CD case. What are you going to do? a. hand the bare disc to your teacher (which he probably […]
Music Packaging: TELEPHONES
LPCoverlover and are posted on their site. This would serve as a database or a creative bank for musicians and CD designers. So if you want to design something with clouds in it, you might want to check our site if there’s a CLOUDS collection to see what other designers have done. This compilation would […]
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 […]
CD Duplication: Reasons Why You Should Leave it to the Pros
So you want to become as indie as possible and create everything on your own from writing the lyrics of your music down to reproducing your CDs? Why freakin’ not? With today’s technology, CD duplication is as easy as making French toast. And besides, you are already an artist. It would not be that hard […]
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 […]
