Releasing Your Music

Have you ever been standing at your merch table after a show when a fan picks up your CD and says: “I’d buy it, but I don’t have a CD […]

I want to show you exactly what I did to sell out of a very limited colored vinyl run for one of my old bands. But first, here are two […]

Because methods of music discovery have changed greatly, it can be very difficult to know where to begin promoting your music after releasing physical product. Here’s how to get started, […]

The answer to this question is: “of course you can!” Most vinyl runs start at 100 units, which is a good size for a limited release. If you have a […]

At Disc Makers, we’re fortunate to work with countless new artists releasing their music on CD or LP for the very first time. It’s always a super exciting experience. But […]

If you are an active recording artist and/or band, chances are you have considered releasing some of your music on vinyl. Having a physical product is crucial for independent musicians […]

Did you know that the best time for independent artists to prep for the holiday season is significantly earlier than you might think? If you’re an artist, the time to […]

It’s well known that it takes millions of streams to make money on Spotify; their payout formula is tilted towards major artists who are already rich. But the goal is […]

So, you’ve got a killer new track. You’re hyped, your friends say it’s fire, the audiences at your recent gigs love it, your social media following is telling you they […]

Streaming your music on Spotify is a great way to get your music out to the masses, but can it pay the bills? For independent musicians, a music streaming service […]

Ever since Prometheus brought the CD down from the Gods on Mount Olympus to give to humanity, people have relied upon metadata — the identifying information embedded in a digital […]

Some of the most iconic music you’ll ever hear uses samples — a.k.a. small snippets of music from another artist’s sound recording. Is sampling music legal? While the inspiration for […]

If you’re a purchaser of box sets, you’re familiar with the concept of the deluxe album. For those not in the know, a deluxe album is an extended version of […]