James Hill

Put Your Photography Portfolio in a CD- 3 Reasons Why!

Since the popularity of digital cameras, lots of lots of photographers are into the photography business. And why not since every Tom, Dick, and Harry can capture beautiful portraits just by taking 10,000 shots and selecting the best ones. When you search... Read >

8 Reasons Why You Should Still Send CD Portfolios

Here are some reasons why you should still send out CD portfolios even if you already have an awesome website: It makes the recipients feel important. When they receive your good-looking CD portfolio, they’d feel special because you actually looked for t... Read >

The CD packaging as a Marketing Tool

Are you a rising musician who’s about to release your very first album? Or are you a business owner who wants to create a compelling product demo? Then you better make the most of your CD packaging! The CD packaging is the first thing that gets people’s... Read >

4 Musts of a Good CD Packaging Design?

CD Packaging design is one of the reasons why the hard format is still alive. When everyone is going digital, it is wise to offer your fans something that cannot be downloaded. As they say, music alone will not sell. Do not just give them forgettable artw... Read >

How to Make CD Duplication Faster

If you are in a rush to have your CDs duplicated, do not worry- most CD duplication companies can finish your project in 3-5 days. Most delays actually come from the customer’s end-that’s you. The moment you plan to release an album, you should already in... Read >

Making CDs is never a waste of money for a band that has a good plan

They say it’s foolish for new acts to make CDs because no one wants to pay for music anymore. They say CD sales are down and it will never go up again especially now that any song is just a click away. They say that it’s more practical to just give away m... Read >

Green CD Packaging

CDs come in different types of packaging but the materials used in making these packaging for the past years- since CD had its top worldwide sales- are almost the same. Plastic, toxic adhesives, polyethylene, and the like are the common materials used in ... Read >

The future of Record labels

A lot has been written about the music industry over the course of the last few months and years. If you are like me and are interested in this as it pertains to your income or your passion than the general outlook is not wonderful. Quick page note. I am ... Read >

Tips for New Musicians (from someone who literally can’t strike a chord)

Indie musicians are sprouting every second in every corner of the world so in order for a musician to become established, he should not only possess great talent but he should also be wise and charming at the same time. If you are an indie band, here are ... Read >

CD Manufacturing Tips for New Musicians

All new musicians wait for the day to come that they'll be making and releasing their very own CD for the whole world to listen to. It is the fruit of their talent, the tangible proof of their hard labor, the evidence that they have a very strong desire t... Read >

Go Green with CD Manufacturing

You love your music and you love mother earth. You figured that going digital is probably the best way to go green when it comes to distributing your music but musicians like you also need the different kind of green (yes,money) to support your music and ... Read >

CD Manufacturing for the Frugal and Wise

There is a very big distinction between frugal and cheap. Frugality is spending smartly and saving where we can so we still have cash leftover for the things that are important. Most Indies want to be frugal when it comes to CD Manufacturing. Some musici... Read >

CD Manufacturing: Reasons Why You Should Leave It to The Pros

I had the biggest mistake of manufacturing my own album instead of having it done by a professional CD Manufacturing company. I though I would save a lot if I DIY it but I ended up spending a lot more than what I would have if I sent it over to a CD Manuf... Read >

Promotion for Indie Musicians

Let's just say that you are an indie musician loaded with talent and freshness, you've just finished your album, and you just can't wait to share it to the whole world. You've waited for so long for this day to come but you just don't know how to start se... Read >

Music Merch Tips for Musicians

Because of the decrease of CD sales caused by the easy access of ‘free' music, musicians try to find more ways to earn money to support their music and to pay for their apartments. Merch is probably the biggest earner right now for most musicians. It is... Read >