10 of the Prettiest Grammy-nominated Vinyl Record Package to Date
We all know the Grammys for giving awards to musicians but they also give special attention to the aesthetic of an album. Since its inception, the Grammy’s has a special section for the visual look of an album called the Grammy Award for Best Record Package which is awarded to the art director, not the […]
5 Incredible Ideas for Custom Mixtapes – Amazing For Valentine’s Day, Birthdays, and Your Fans Anniversaries!
The best bands and artists are harnessing the power of retro! Mixtapes are back… No, they’re not just something you gave to your first ever girlfriend all those years ago, custom cassette tapes are an amazing way for musicians to release collections of music like rareities, or romantic tunes for Valentine’s day. Music fans could […]
Top 10 Reasons Why Vinyl is Called Vinyl (and Not LPs)
Vinyl records haven’t always been called vinyl records? Who would’ve to thunk it, and who fucking cares? But if you want to be able to talk the walk and want to be able to mix it with your fellow industry buds, it’s best you read on. The change in name didn’t happen overnight. It’s only […]
Grammy Nominees for Best Record Package 2020
The 63rd GRAMMY Awards are right around the corner, airing Sunday, Jan. 31, on CBS, but the nominations are here now. Find out who are nominated for best record package category. Their box sets are looking too awesome! Flaming Pie (Collector’s Edition)- Paul McCartney Linn Wie Andersen, Simon Earith, Paul McCartney & James Musgrave, art directors
Did Elvis release any album in blue vinyl record?
Did Elvis release any album in blue vinyl record? This is a legit question because Elvis is the king of rock and roll and blues. One of the finest white blues singers the world has ever known, Joe Cocker, said that Elvis was the greatest white blues singer in the world. So…as a diehard vinyl […]
Music Trends and Forecasts That Could Make 2019 the Most Radical Year Ever
With these music trends that involve how we make and experience music, there’s no denying it, we are indeed in the future. There’s an app and machine for everything —from composing music to hologram concerts to VR and wearables. But what is interesting is the prediction that vinyl, cassette, and other physical formats will sell […]
Meet The Dodds Sisters, Queens of CD Package Design
Shauna and Sarah Dodds, the creatively inclined badass sisters from central Texas whose focus is on roots music, have been nominated for Grammy Awards in four of the last five years. They joined forces in 2004 to form Backstage Design Studio. Concentrating their early efforts on design for the Texas Music Industry, they’ve grown their business to cross all […]
Grammy Winners for Best Box Sets or Limited Edition Package (1995- present)
The Grammy Award for Best Boxed or Special Limited Edition Package has been presented since 1995. Here are the winners per year complete with the names of the art directors. The Rise & Fall of Paramount Records, Volume One (2015) Artist: Various Art Directors: Susan Archie, Dean Blackwood & Jack White ______________________________________________________________ Wings Over America […]
Record Labels: Know the Basic Terms
Do you know what a 360 deal means? What about mechanical royalties? It’s time to know the basic terms record labels use so you won’t look stupid and you won’t make stupid mistakes. This list comes from two great sources- The Unsigned Guide, a great site for DIY musicians with tips and marvelous tools; and Record Label Resource, […]
More Awesome USB Albums
USB flash drive gives fans the impression that you’re innovative and that you’re willing to try new things to make them happy.
Here are some more awesome USB albums…