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Stories tagged #merch on Sampled — sound, style, and scenes, all in one place.

Do You Still Need a CD Burner? Why Indie Artists Should Own One
A pocket-sized external drive turns a laptop into a small-run CD plant — and doubles as a way to rip, archive, and actually own your music library.

Free Moves That Actually Make Indie Artists Money
Direct-to-fan sales, home-burned CDs, dubbed tapes, and the royalties you may already be owed — none of it costs a thing to start.

Winamp for Creators just launched a website builder, Fanzone and merch shop — the streaming-only era is officially over
Website Builder, Fanzone superfan communities and integrated merchandising, all under one roof. Here is how Winamp for Creators is turning distribution into a full direct-to-fan business.

Graphic design for musicians: what an Upskillist diploma actually covers
Cover art, merch drops, EPK decks — the visual side of a release shapes how the music gets heard. Here is what a 16-week design diploma teaches and whether it fits an indie artist budget.