Liquid- Filled Vinyl Records
Just a few weeks ago, we featured awesome liquid-filled flash drives. They were pretty impressive! But would you believe that there are liquid-filled vinyl records? Yes, they do exist, my friends. Liquid inside vinyl records that actually play music. Welcome to the future where anything is possible and bands are finding more and more ways […]
Four Sneaky Ways to Market Your Music
I know you don’t want to be sneaky but I’m sure you don’t want to be an annoying salesman who pushes people to buy stuff, either. You somehow want to keep your dignity and voice intact. These “sneaky” marketing techniques aren’t actually sleazy, they’re just hacks so you market more without exerting more effort. That […]
Creative cardboard t-shirt packaging that are so cheap and easy to make
We don’t just buy shirts with good fabric, we buy the ones that match our personality. You have to put this in mind if you plan to sell shirts. Basically, it’s all about how cool it is to the buyer (and I don’t just mean cool as in breezy). You know how you can make your […]
5 New years resolutions that will fire up your music career in 2015
It’s 2015! And although you’ve failed to fulfill some of your resolutions last year (and the years before that), I’m sure you’ve accomplished some of the things on your list, too. The start of the New Year is a great time to review what you’ve become and what you’ve done so far and plan your […]
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 […]
7 Things to consider before pressing your first CD
FIRST OF ALL, DO YOU HAVE EXCEPTIONALLY GOOD MUSIC? Or are you just rushing to finally release an album? Really good music is the number one requirement before recording. I know it isn’t usually the case because we see a lot of well-marketed artists with zero talent. But for indie musicians, this is a must. […]
[INFOGRAPHIC] What Is The World Listening To?
Check out this cool infographic that shows what people are listening to around the world. Where in the world would your band thrive? The International Music Summit found (surprisingly!) that South Africans love country more than Americans, New Zealanders love dance/electronic and Finns love their heavy metal. ___________________________________________________________________ James Hill is a veteran of the music industry. […]
5 Marketing lessons we can learn from OK GO
Have you seen OK Go’s latest music video, “I Won’t Let You Down”? Crazy, isn’t it? Now, some of you might hate OK Go for having too many gimmicks (like Flaming Lips or Kiss). Why can’t musician just be known for their music alone? do we really have to make crazy stunts to sell? Sorry to […]
Wow! These Conceptual Shirt Designs are so Hard to Ignore.
If you’re promoting a product, band, film, event or what have you, t-shirts are an awesome way to create a buzz. But in order for people to really stop, look and listen, you have to make exceptionally catchy t-shirt designs. What makes a t-shirt design catchy? Well, it’s the concept. We can’t give you a step […]
Money-saving tips for the frugal musician
Money doesn’t come easy for musicians that is why apart from aiming to earn more, musicians should also aim to save on expenses. Here are some of the ways musicians can scrimp and save: Know the Tax Deductibles If you’re a tax-paying musician, then you must know that there are many things you can deduct from […]