Reasons Why Artists Can’t Press Vinyl
By now you’ve heard how Disc Makers slashed prices on vinyl record pressing to finally make vinyl affordable for independent artists like you. Our prices for custom vinyl records start […]
Author: Tony van Veen
Why Won’t Indie Artists Market Themselves?
Why is it that independent artists won’t invest any money in marketing their music themselves? And … why is it that artists complain when they don’t get any streams or […]
5 Steps To a Successful CD and Vinyl Album Release
Too many artists record and release their album without giving any thought to how to make it as successful as it could possibly be. Yes, we live in a streaming […]
Let’s Get Physical: CDs and Vinyl LPs Are Helping These Indie Artists Succeed
We profile five indie artists who are making waves with their music on CDs and vinyl LPs. It’s not all about streaming! Read the post.
Can You Make a Profit Selling Vinyl and CDs?
Let’s talk about what price you can set when selling vinyl records, and whether you can make money selling physical media like CDs and LPs. Read the post.
5 Music Industry Stories to Watch
Here are five music industry stories to watch as an indie artist. Despite a few setbacks, the future looks bright for music this year. Read the post.
Vinyl vs. CDs: What Sounds Better?
I’d like to discuss a topic that is sure to spark a lot of passionate debate: Does your music on vinyl sound better than it does on CD? Read the post.
Indie Musicians Need to Fight Spotify’s Royalty Theft
As major record labels struggle to combat so-called “market share erosion” with streaming, Spotify plans to give them your music royalties. Read the post.
Where Can You Sell CDs?
CDs represent great value for indie artists and we’re here for you. But where can you sell CDs? We’ve got some ideas. Read the post.
How to Start a Career as a Musician: 19 Practical Tips
You can’t lose sight of the practical, tactical steps involved with achieving a successful music career. Here are another 15 things to consider. Read the post.
Tony’s Tips for Music Success and Longevity
The music biz is a tough place to make a living, but having a long and productive career as a musician is an attainable goal. But how, exactly? Read the post.
Disc Makers is Still Making CDs (and lots of ‘em)
Disc Makers is still making CDs (and vinyl LPs), and we will continue to manufacture them for as long as you need them. Read the post.
Digital Music Distribution Q&A: Pricing, Payment, Support, and More
In part three of this series on digital music distribution, I address things that I get the most questions — and complaints — about from artists: finances, ease of use, and customer service. Read the post
Digital music distribution: It’s not just about streaming
In part two of my series about digital music distribution, I address the other platforms where your distributor will deliver your music content beyond the streaming sites. Read the post.
Choosing a digital distributor for your music: Part 1
I’m jumping in on the weighty topic of how to choose the right digital distributor for your music. Here’s part one in my series. Read the post.