Why you should make your own vinyl record in 2020
Why should you make your own vinyl record in 2020 when there’s a pandemic that has turned the world upside down? Musicians all over the world are suffering from the consequences of COVID as we say goodbye to concerts, gigs, and basically…everything fun for a while. However, we noticed something interesting during this time— we […]
10 Music Download Cards For Inspiration
Have you ever heard of music download cards? I’m sure you’ve had, because these things have taken digital music into a whole new level and have helped musicians market themselves and their music. But if you haven’t, well it’s a small card with a code that can be typed into a musician’s website. After typing […]
Where can I order band custom merch in LA?
Band merch is one of the primary sources of income for musicians, just a few digits shy from live shows. We all love band merch not only because they’re awesome symbols of our youth but It’s one of the best ways fans can support their favorite artists, too. If you already bought the album of […]
11 Things No Artist Should Live Without
Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been around for decades, there are essentials that you should not live without especially if you want your career to progress (who doesn’t?). As they say, artists cannot live with talent alone. You need to be able to sell yourself to all the people you meet may it […]
11 Pieces of Music Advice for Every Young Musician
If you’re a musician in your teens or twenties, or heck any age at all but you’re new to the game, here are some little bits of music advice so you can elevate your music career more quickly…or at least not sabotage it. You probably know by now that it comes with a bit of […]
Creative Vinyl Packaging: Froot Scratch-N-Sniff
Marina and the Diamonds takes it back to the 90s/00s with new scratch-n-sniff vinyl records for her upcoming album “Froot.” The vinyl box set will contain six 7″ vinyl records, each with a different fruity scent. We’re guessing kiwi, blueberry, plum, strawberry, orange, lemon. Releasing a scented album is not new. It’s been done before like […]
Are Music Demos Still a Thing?
If you’re a new musician trying to build a career in music, you must wonder if sending music demos still work. The answer is YES! You still need to send demos in 2020 and beyond. Yes, even if there’s an abundance of content and everyone is doing digital, even if you think you can do […]
Musician Productivity Hacks That Really Work
Even if you’re the most talented musician there is, you’d still need some musician productivity hacks to get your career rolling. Aside from talent, hard work is what separates successful musicians from those who are still waddling at the bottom. Sure there are many reasons why some musicians are taking too long to achieve their […]
15 Ways to Stay Financially Afloat If You’re a Musician
Who says you’re meant to be broke and insecure because you’re pursuing music? Well…almost everybody. That’s why you have to prove them wrong. There are hacks on how you can earn a good income while you’re still making it in music. Here are some of the tried and tested ways you can increase your income […]
Are people still buying CDs?
If you’re a musician about to release an album, I’m sure you’re wondering if you really should still make CDs when fewer and fewer people are buying CDs. For the first time in history, global revenue from music downloads and subscriptions has overtaken sales of physical formats. Digital revenue grew nearly 7 percent to $6.85 […]