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Author: Tony van Veen

music publishing

Music publishing for 2nd graders

April 27, 2020May 20, 2020 Tony van Veen

A friend of mine wanted me to explain music publishing and he asked me to “use language a 2nd grader would understand.” I figured this could serve our blog readers who need a primer (or refresher). Enjoy! Read the post.

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Disc Makers is making face shields to help combat COVID-19

March 30, 2020May 20, 2020 Tony van Veen

There’s more social distancing, more quarantining, and more medical emergencies ahead. But it’s heartening to see so many companies rushing to help defeat this crisis — and I am so proud that Disc Makers is among them. Read the post.

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The vinyl manufacturing process at work (watch the video!)

February 6, 2020March 26, 2020 Tony van Veen

Whatever your relationship to music is, the manufacturing process for CDs and vinyl is just plain cool to see in action. Let’s take a look! Read the post.

physical media

Are we witnessing the rebirth of physical media?

December 20, 2019January 7, 2020 Tony van Veen

With the explosion of music streaming, physical media appeared to be out for the count. However, the majors are now reporting physical music revenue growth compared to 2018. Heck, even cassettes are making a comeback. Read the post.

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You need to sell merch — here’s why

November 15, 2019November 26, 2019 Tony van Veen

Why pass up the chance to make additional revenue, build your artist brand, and cement a special connection with your fans?
Read the post.

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How Much Does Streaming Pay?

August 22, 2019November 17, 2020 Tony van Veen

When you analyze the money you can earn from streaming, you’ll find it’s difficult (at best) to earn enough to support yourself as an artist. But streaming is still valuable: it can be a gateway to discovery and other means of monetizing your fan base. Read the post.

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The Indie Music Minute’s greatest hits

July 23, 2019July 23, 2019 Tony van Veen

Here are three of our most popular Indie Music Minute videos so far, tackling the topics of being your own record label, mixing vs. mastering, and getting a mechanical license for YouTube. Read the post.

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Are you going basic or premium?

July 4, 2019July 9, 2019 Tony van Veen

As the music industry evolves, artists are thinking about physical product in new ways: there’s a split between basic and premium CD packaging and which best reflects their brand. Read the post.

CDs sound better

CDs just sound better

June 4, 2019July 13, 2020 Tony van Veen

I listen to a lot of music and listen to a lot of streaming when I drive or while I travel — and I also listen to vinyl. And while I love all of it, when I want the best audio quality, nothing sounds as good as a CD. Read the post.

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Become a student of the songwriting craft — Indie Music Minute

May 10, 2019May 10, 2019 Tony van Veen

Want to know the number one reason why artists fail? I’m gonna be blunt about it: their songs aren’t good enough. Read the post.

Tony van Veen

Fully independent, and damn proud of it!

April 11, 2019April 15, 2019 Tony van Veen

Disc Makers’ CEO Tony van Veen shares his history with the company, the changes in the industry, and where things are heading. Read the post.

cassette USBs

Are cassette USBs your next merch table hit? Indie Music Minute

March 25, 2019May 22, 2019 Tony van Veen

Thinking about making cassettes? Why not cassette USBs? You can release something really deluxe with music, video, photos, journals from the road… whatever you want.
Read the post

disc replication

Disc replication vs. disc duplication: The Indie Music Minute

February 27, 2019March 27, 2019 Tony van Veen

Disc duplication technology has been around for a long time, but clients still ask us what the difference is between disc replication and disc duplication. Let’s go behind the scenes to the Disc Makers replication line to find out. Read the post

Indie Music Minute

The Indie Music Minute with Tony van Veen

December 4, 2018March 27, 2019 Tony van Veen

The Disc Makers YouTube Channel has a new series of videos, called “The Indie Music Minute,” featuring Tony van Veen (CEO of Disc Makers) distributing bite-sized nuggets of actionable information to help you make the most of your career as an indie music artist. Read the post.

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Back in the vinyl records business after 15 years!

June 12, 2014April 24, 2017 Tony van Veen

There’s a unique pleasure in seeing a vinyl record getting pressed. The glob of vinyl between the stampers, the press closing and squishing the vinyl out the sides, pulling out a beautiful shiny disc. Legendary artists like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Celia Cruz, Big Black, Salt-N-Pepa, and Wu Tang Clan came off our Hamilton presses. Read More.

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