Making Your Music Stand Out

As far as releasing an album goes; it's one of the most exciting times in a bands career; especially if it's their debut album. A lot rides on a bands album release and it's success factor contributes strongly to both the lifespan and earnings of the group. Whether released on a major label such as Virgin Records or an independent label such as Xtra Mile Recordings, the same concept remains that the album needs to jump out at customers when on the record shop shelves and not simply blend into the background with every other release. With this in mind; creating [more]

Calling all Rockstars!

 You’re a band with all the right ingredients. Terrific music and vocals, a charismatic front man, a loyal following. Yet greatness evades you. What steps can you take? Here are some tips for putting your music out there and getting the recognition you deserve...   Have a fantastic demo This is the crux of your campaign. Potential backers want to know what you can do- how can people appreciate music they haven’t heard? The days where bands cobbled together a tape in their shed are long gone; if you want to prove you’re serious, the keyword is quality. Thanks to advances in technology, it’s now [more]

Mamma Mia

The marvellous Prince of Wales Theatre is now showing the musical which for many is the most perfect girls night imaginable: that’s right, it’s the fabulous Mamma Mia!  This is a show full of utter hilarity and beautiful songs that looks at the complication of love coming to you later in life.  Full of moments that show a rare depth of humanity, this show also promises that you will have heaps of fun along the way.  So what are you waiting for?  Get the girls together and book tickets to this truly exceptional musical.  It is certain to be a [more]

Three Magical Music Iphone Covers

When you own an iPhone, it is important to protect it. At the same time, you no doubt want to make it as fashionable as possible. This is easy to do as you can personalize your device to show off your favorite music artists or bands. A great cover for your iPhone makes this possible. These covers are extremely thin and are designed to perfectly fit on the back of your device. When you purchase these, make sure to select the one that is appropriate for your particular generation iPhone as there are those that fit the iPhone 3G and [more]

CD Duplication vs CD Replication

Although these terms may seem to mean a similar thing, there are big differences when it comes down to the physical method of manufacturing used. To make sure you can make an informed decision when it comes to replication or duplication, I will first explain the basics of each technique and then discuss the pros and cons in order for you to see which would suit your needs best. Duplication This method is similar to the burning of CDs that you may carry out at home, albeit on an industrial scale. The process uses blank CDs which are placed in copying towers [more]