15 ways to greatly reduce stress when releasing an album
They say music reduces stress. Well, they’re so right about that. But you know it’s different when you’re the one releasing it, right? So in this guide we put together, we’re going through fifteen essential tips—covering everything from using digital tools to finding the right partners—to make your album release stress-free (or at least less […]
Top 40 best-selling vinyl albums of 2023 so far
You might have thought “Nah, vinyl’s just a fad”. We thought the same way, too. But now we’ve got a list of best selling vinyl albums. We’re very much surprised that vinyl is still alive and kicking up to this day. In fact, this year, vinyl sales rose 13.2% in the first nine months. As […]
Why customer (service) is king
Customer is King. And that’s why In today’s music scene, being a musician isn’t just about making great tunes and belting out killer vocals. It’s also about something more unexpected: customer service. And you might be thinking: “That’s just handling orders, easy peasy.” Well, yeah, you’re right. But the last bit? Not so much. As […]
VIP Tour Box Sets of Taylor Swift and 10 other musicians (they’re all incredibly insane!)
Now that we’re back to artists physically touring the world, VIP tour box sets and merch bags are returning too. Now we’ve got a list of them that you can take for inspiration and first one’s Taylor Swift VIP package, of course, the mother of high quality VIP tour box sets. Try checking out those […]
10 Essential tips for pre-selling your vinyl
Pre-selling your vinyl album is an art form in itself—a dance between generating excitement and managing the logistics of production. It involves careful planning, smart marketing, and a deep understanding of your audience. So how do you do it right? These ten essential tips will guide you through the intricacies of setting up your vinyl […]
10 ways to add more buzz to your album release
Recording an album is daunting. But so does promoting an album release. You have to take your vitamins and gather more energy because recording’s just the beginning! After that comes mastering, manufacturing, and last but not the least—marketing and promotion. Marketing is definitely a must and you should have started it months before recording. You […]
10 smart ways to analyze your fans
If you’ve read our previous article on getting to really know your fans, we’ve quickly talked about the benefits of utilizing analytic tools. Now, we’ve got you a whole article dedicated to it. So aside from talking and interacting with your fans, you can also try using quantitative data from different analytical tools. You might […]
EPIC GUIDE-How to release an album without a record label
You’re an indie artist and wondering how to release an album without a record label? Don’t worry, we got you. In this article, we’ll discuss the steps you have to take to release your album without a record label. I. PUTTING TOGETHER AN ALBUM While there’s no right formula of how you prepare your album […]
Zines: Albums released in CD+Magazines combo
Album releases in CD+Magazine combos have been around for several years. This release is known as the “Zine Album Version” of an album release. This usually comes with a zine book with tons of pictures, sometimes it also has the songs’ lyrics as well as some words from the artist. This CD combo may have […]
Cool company swags from big brands
In a world full of business competitors wherever you turn, cool company swags are one of your essential ammunitions. They’re a must if you want your brand to survive in almost any industry. Swags make your customers feel special. A swags make your brand memorable. Swags can make you stand out from the crowd. But […]