Can you press just 1 piece of vinyl record?
The vinyl record format’s newly gained popularity has helped financially challenged musicians have their very own vinyl records. Thanks to pressing plants that offer short run vinyl record pressings where musicians can order in smaller numbers. Apparently, these short run vinyl pressing offers can be availed to press just one vinyl record copy. But did […]
20 Tips on How to Impress A&R Reps in 2022
A&R Reps are the people musicians should be trying to impress. They’re the ones who can launch careers! Let’s face it. It’s not easy to start a career in music without the help of the “big guys”…even if you’re the most talented person on earth. “It’s who you know”, amirite? Sure, it’d be great if […]
How to get playlisted on Spotify
Getting playlisted on Spotify – the biggest major music platform right now – can do amazing things to boost your early music career. There are plenty of ways to sell music online, but the massive exposure, new monthly followers, and the potential to bring in a highly diverse audience are just some of the benefits […]
11 Reasons You Should Press Vinyl Now (and Not later!)
We’re almost back to normal so if you’re a musician and you’re wondering if you should press vinyl records already. The answer is…you should have done it YESTERDAY! I know why you’re worried. The cost of the format is one of the top reasons why most musicians are apprehensive. Others find the format heavy and bulky, […]
NEWS: 94% growth for vinyl record sales in 2021!
We are halfway through the second half of the year and things in the music industry are doing great so far. There has been a stream of 2021 mid-year reports released and shared by organizations and businesses. Though 2020 was the year vinyl records finally surpassed CD sales in the US after so many years, […]
Album Releases That Are Even More Awesome with Cassettes
Cassette tapes may seem like antique pieces from 30-ish years ago. We thought we’d never get to see or buy cassette tapes once CDs took over but fast forward to today and they’re still around. And we’re not talking about the old cassette tapes that are stored in your uncle’s basement, we’re talking about new […]
5 things to avoid when you release custom vinyl records for the first time
Releasing a vinyl record album for the first time can be quite nerve-wracking. The idea of doing all the planning, recording, mastering, designing artwork, and marketing the thing like crazy can give you a light headache even you start your first phone call. And oh, let’s not forget the money you’ll have to spend for […]
How to Make Custom Vinyl Records That Are Worth Collecting
Custom vinyl records have slowly risen from its lowest era after CDs have replaced them, and last year was its first success as it surpassed CDs in terms of sales in the US. The format also sold millions of units all over the world, showcasing its increasing audience and increasing production. And as we look […]
How many custom t-shirts should I print on my band launch?
T-shirts are a staple merchandise from bands and musicians. When you go to gigs or concerts these shirts are stacked up on every merch table, at every musicians event and no one is really complaining because fans love them. Custom band t-shirts has been the #1 merch for many years now. T-shirts are easy to […]
How to market your album during and after covid-19
With bars shut down and concerts cancelled, COVID-19 has turned the lives of musicians upside down, especially those planning to release music in 2020. Everybody seems to be just feeling their way through the darkness as there is no entirely right or entirely wrong decision. It seems like you can just basically do whatever you […]