Band merch items that your fans would surely go crazy over
Want band merch items that really add life to your merch table? Most of you know that we specialize in CD/DVD and vinyl manufacturing. However, we also make cool posters, shirts, accessories and merch that make us a one-stop shop for musicians and filmmakers alike. Here are some of our awesome merch offerings that you […]
Music Packaging: VÄG’s 70s Vibe Vinyl Packaging and Merch
Yes, their name is VÄG, and yes, they know what it means. But in Swedish, VÄG means road, which is the former name of this psychedelic rock band. Their double entendre name appears on band swag (most popularly on their t-shirts), and a gritty 70s sound was Snask’s inspiration for the logotype, identity, and album cover […]
Tips on Selling More Merch From Musicians Who Always Sell A Lot During Gigs
It’s not enough that you have catchy designs for your merch, you have to know how to sell them! Here are some tips on how you can maximize gigs to boost your merch sales from artists who are selling merch like hot cakes: #1 Get Merch Sellers You see tweets and Facebook posts from touring bands […]
Creative Bags to Package Your T-shirt Merch
There are many ways to package your custom t-shirt merch but if you’re selling tees, might as well put them in creative bags. Not only will your customers find it useful, you’ll be able to spread your brand. Plus, they’ll certainly feel that they’re getting more bang from their buck. Here are some creative bags […]
Band Merch Tips From Band Merch Experts
MERCH TIPS FROM BRIAN “BT” TARANTO Brian Taranto has been rocking the merch industry since 1985. He launched Love Police, a company that has gone on to be a force of the merch industry. “With the onset of indie bands, trying to be a bit cooler and slacker with design or reference can work well… or bomb […]
Must-read legal tips for musicians forming a band
IF THERE’S SOMETHING THAT’S NOT CLEAR TO YOU, DON’T SIGN! Contracts often run for long periods of time so don’t be too cool (aka lazy) when reading it. Make sure you understand each word and each sentence. But it’s so technical, you say. You don’t have time for this, you say. Get a lawyer’s help! […]
Six examples of band press kits that the A&R Reps will surely love
As an indie musician today, you have to be a master of music but a jack of all trades as well. That means that aside from being a musician, you have to be an accountant, an event organizer, a social media guru, and a master promoter too. Whew! Don’t you wish you could go back […]
9 Tips for designing band T-shirts
Let the designers do the designing…and no one else! So you don’t want to pay a designer because you think you can do it? Nothing too hard about it, right? Just sketch a cool thing that would possibly look awesome on a tee and print it with your band name. That’s it! No need to […]
How to brand your band? Answer these five questions
OK Go, Madonna, Daft Punk, Lady Gaga. These are very famous musicians but there are certainly many artists that sing better than them. But why are they so famous? The answer is simple: they have created a brand. You might cringe thinking about branding as if it’s a disease, as if it can ruin your soul, […]
Why You Need to Think About Branding the Moment You Formed Your Band
Most of us cringe whenever we hear the word branding. No one wants to talk about it. But if you want to be part of the music industry (yes, industry. You can cringe again.), you have to think about branding and marketing and networking and all the other non-music stuff in order to turn your […]