Playing Live Music at the Polls
Around the country, indie musicians of all styles and genres are playing live music at the polls as people wait to vote. Here are some tips for bringing your music to the voters. Read the post.
How to Prep for a Professional Studio Recording
Going to a professional studio for the first time can be an exciting and intimidating experience. If you aren’t prepared, it can also be much more expensive than it needs to be. Read the post.
How Musicians Succeed at Online Fan-Building
As an independent artist, building a fanbase is crucial (and at times it’s also tricky). Did you know that free CDs are a key incentive for fan-building? It’s true! One […]
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 […]
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 […]
What Are Vinyl Records Made Of?
In the late 1940s, vinyl records were introduced as a medium for sharing recorded music — and the world changed. Countless amazing albums were pressed to vinyl, listened to endlessly, […]
Does Vinyl Sound Better Than Other Formats?
It’s no secret that vinyl records have timeless appeal that draws in music lovers of all genres. From their nostalgic charm to the tangible experience of holding a physical record, […]
Is Vinyl Better Than Digital Music?
For most of the existence of the recording industry, vinyl records have been the dominant format that people have used to experience music. With the advent of the digital age, […]
How Long Do Vinyl Records Last?
Considering the ubiquity and convenience of digital downloads and streaming services, it’s truly remarkable what a comeback vinyl records have had. But millions of teens are now discovering the joy […]
3 CD Album Cover Sizes to Know Before Pressing
When learning how to make an album, it’s no exaggeration to say that front cover artwork is extremely important. While it may not be as important as it was in […]
What is Music Publishing & How Does It Work?
Your songs are written and recorded, then mixed and mastered (with the help of The SoundLAB). So how do you start making money? One way is to understand the world […]
Top Music Grants for Musicians & Indie Artists
In these times where record label signings are practically nonexistent, indie artists need alternative methods of funding their careers. While there are plenty of ways for musicians to make money […]
What Is a Digipak CD & How To Make One
Believe it or not, CDs have been making a comeback. Thanks to how quickly and affordably they can be manufactured — especially compared to vinyl — independent artists have been […]
What is a Deluxe Album (and How To Release One)
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 […]
How Musicians Make Money as Indie Artists
Truthfully, it can be difficult to make money as an indie artist. But, if you’re open to broadening the definition of what you do, it is possible to make money […]