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July 2009

Congratulations To @bereanbeats For Winning 1,000 CDs in Jewel Cases!

by Disc Makers July 31, 2009

Our week-long 1,000 CD giveaway on Twitter is now over. Thanks to everyone who participated!

We randomly selected a winner this afternoon and…drumroll please…@bereanbeats won! He gets 1,000 CDs in jewel cases, worth $890.

Check out his website here: www.wechristlikerecords.com

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How Can An Artist Be Original?

by Keith Andrew July 31, 2009

Simple answer? You can’t. So don’t bother trying. Ok I’m being harsh… But you can aim for other things that are more important than ‘originality’. And in doing so, maybe hit on something that could be considered ‘original’.

In a recent interview, rock legend Roger Daltrey had a few things to say that shed some light on the issue as it relates to artists and performers today. Read more…

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What We’re Listening To – July 30, 2009

by Disc Makers July 30, 2009

This week's albums Every week five Disc Makers employees will talk about an album they’ve been listening to. We’d also love to hear what you’re listening to, so leave a comment with your album pick for the week! Read more…

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11 of the Best Studio Microphones Ever + How and When to Use Them

by Disc Makers July 30, 2009

Stephen Schappler, an audio engineer, talks about the strengths and weaknesses of a select group of 11 studio microphones.

Finally, your project has the budget for a nice studio with a good microphone closet. When you get there, you want to make sure you are acquainted with common studio microphones so you make wise and informed miking decisions when it’s time to record.

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The 20 Best R.E.M. Songs of All Time

by Disc Makers July 29, 2009

Paste Magazine’s Josh Jackson selected his favorite 20 R.E.M. songs of all time.

If there was a single band that shaped my teenage ears, that shook me from the confines of classic rock radio and awakened me to quirky, adventuresome college rock, it was R.E.M.

Soon after discovering Document, I had worked my way back through every cassette in their catalog.

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Disc Makers’ SoundLab: The Blue Room

by Disc Makers July 29, 2009

Join Brian as he gives us a tour of the SoundLab’s Blue Room. The room, the gear, and the monitoring system work together to create a top-notch listening environment. Watch video.

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Design Matters: Gary W.

by Disc Makers July 29, 2009

This week we’ve interviewed Gary, a designer from our Design Studio. Gary’s design for Marsupial was selected as a finalist in the Design Studio’s Catalog Cover Search. Below, we have asked him a few questions about this particular design as well as a few general questions about what inspires him as an artist. Read more…

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Music Business 101 – Copyright

by Disc Makers July 27, 2009

GrindEFX just wrote the first in a series of articles about the music business, targeted at musicians. This edition tackles the infamous copyright.

Welcome to the first installment of GrindEFX’s introduction to some of the most important, and most confusing, concepts in the music business. These are concepts that serve as required knowledge for anyone wishing to take their music beyond the hobby level.

1,000 CDs in jewel cases for one lucky Twitter follower

by Disc Makers July 27, 2009

Win 1000 CDs! All you have to do is follow Disc Makers on Twitter (@discmakers) and post a tweet with this hashtag: #discmakers1000. One lucky follower will be selected at random to receive 1000 CDs in jewel cases – absolutely free! But hurry, this giveaway only runs from 9AM EST on 7/27 to 3PM EST on 7/31. Click here for more details.

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8 Reasons MIDI is Still Alive and Kicking

by Disc Makers July 24, 2009

“Is MIDI dead?” The question seems to be echoed from forum to forum. MIDI was invented in the early 80s just after I got into music. Back then keyboards were primitive, the personal computer had just been invented, and 640K was enough RAM for anyone. MIDI was a solution that fit like a glove in that world. You might be surprised people are still using it today. Read more…

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You Can’t Make A Silk Purse Out Of A Pig’s Ear

by Disc Makers July 23, 2009

Serve The Song recently posted an article by Jeff Shattuck called “The Despair of Infinity. Or How Technology Can Affect Your Songwriting. (And what to do about it.)” Shattuck cautions musicians to be sure they have a song concept or lyrics before they start delving into the technology to create their song. He suggests that the technology we use has become so robust, we are easily overwhelmed or preoccupied by all the options we have available to us. Read more…

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What We’re Listening To – July 23, 2009

by Disc Makers July 23, 2009

This week's albums Every week five Disc Makers employees will talk about an album they’ve been listening to. We’d also love to hear what you’re listening to, so leave a comment with your album pick for the week! Read more…

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Safety and Bleed: An Interpretive Ballad

by Disc Makers July 23, 2009

Chris from our Pre-Press department sings his heart out about safety and bleed (two important things you’ll need to ensure the best results with your supplied design). Watch video.

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Planning Your Album

by Randy Chertkow and Jason Feehan July 22, 2009

A checklist to help you plan your next album and win fans worldwide.

If you’re sitting down to tackle making an album, there’s a lot to think about; from clearing the rights for your cover songs, to converting the cover art to the right format. These issues can trip you up, or cause the album to take a lot longer than you planned. Some musicians get so lost in handling the technical production of the album that they forget generating publicity and buzz about a new release. Read more…

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Artists Find Backers as Labels Wane

by Disc Makers July 22, 2009

Maximize your profits without compromising control.

More major artists than ever are giving up labels and going independent. From Radiohead to Trent Reznor, Tori Amos to Burning Spear, artists are leaving their labels in increasing numbers and realizing the substantial income potential when strong name recognition is leveraged with a direct-to-consumer sales approach. Read more…

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