Artist Merchandise
Union Urges Music Venues and Festivals to Stop Cutting Into Artists’ Merchandise Sales
A lot is expected from musicians, but nobody wants to pay for it. That includes music venues and festivals. The Union of Musicians and Allied Workers (UMAW), known for their steadfast campaigns against Spotify, are pushing venues and music festivals to stop taking percentages of musicians’ merchandise sales. The campaign, dubbed “#MyMerch,” has brought in the Featured Artists Coalition (FAC) and Canadian rapper Cadence Weapon to assist. It comes after a successful campaign in the U.K. that FAC completed earlier this year. The pandemic tested every sector of the music industry, especially the live music space—but artists still seem to get the short end of the stick. They typically foot the bill for the vast majority of the costs associated with their merch, including ...
Union Urges Music Venues and Festivals to Stop Cutting Into Artists’ Merchandise Sales
A lot is expected from musicians, but nobody wants to pay for it. That includes music venues and festivals. The Union of Musicians and Allied Workers (UMAW), known for their steadfast campaigns against Spotify, are pushing venues and music festivals to stop taking percentages of musicians’ merchandise sales. The campaign, dubbed “#MyMerch,” has brought in the Featured Artists Coalition (FAC) and Canadian rapper Cadence Weapon to assist. It comes after a successful campaign in the U.K. that FAC completed earlier this year. The pandemic tested every sector of the music industry, especially the live music space—but artists still seem to get the short end of the stick. They typically foot the bill for the vast majority of the costs associated with their merch, including ...
ILLENIUM Joins Forces With DC Comics and Electric Family for Stunning “Batman” Merch Collection
ILLENIUM is the hero Gotham needs right now. The electronic music superstar has teamed up with DC Comics and leading apparel brand Electric Family for a rare Batman merch collab. The DC-branded, limited edition collection is available now. One look at the threads is all it takes to realize the undeniable synergy between the DJ’s and superhero’s respective imagery. The dark skies of Gotham are an ideal canvas for ILLENIUM’s incandescent “phoenix” emblem and likeness, which glides around the iconic Bat-Signal. A t-shirt from Electric Family’s new “Batman” collection in collaboration with DC Comics and ILLENIUM. c/o Electric Family Electric Family has long operated in the vanguard of electronic dance music and fashion. Over the years, the compan...
Steve Aoki and Bulgari Launch New Luxury Watch Collab
From clothing and wakesurf boards to baseball cards and a restaurant, Steve Aoki‘s line of branded collabs is second to none when it comes to EDM influencers. Now, the world renowned DJ is expanding into luxury accessories with a special edition Bulgari timepiece. Described by the brand as “a beam of light at night,” Aoki’s watch is made of aluminum and coated in Superluminova, a photo-luminescent that glows in the dark. “I think one of the most important things that denotes who I am is nightlife. I thrive at night. My parties are live at night, my shows,” Aoki told Hodinkee of the watch’s inspiration. “We wanted to make the watch something you wear when you go out and get active at night. That’s what the Superluminova is all...
Puma Joins Forces With DJ Snake for Shoe Inspired by Dance Music Culture
Teaming up with fabled apparel brand Puma, DJ Snake has released a one-of-a-kind sneaker inspired by rave culture. The alliance is a natural fit for both Puma and DJ Snake, a lifelong sneakerhead and fashion aficionado. The new Mirage Tech shoes pull inspiration from the lights, energy, and atmosphere of EDM shows, channeling the blood-pumping sensations of our favorite music festivals into a sleek and elegant fit. They are a part of Puma’s retrofuturistic Furto-style shoes, each of which are mashups of old sneakers with innovative designs for 2021 and beyond. The new Mirage Tech shoes retail for $90 and can be purchased at the PUMA NYC Flagship store, select retailers, or online here. Buyers can also submit four separate payments of $22.50. Puma and DJ Snake’s new Mirage Tech ...
You Can 3D Print Your Own Miniature Daft Punk Helmets With These Free Design Templates
As if DIY culture wasn’t already popping off in our pandemic-induced boredom, YouTube 3D-printing channel Mars Gizmo has turned it up a notch with a new tutorial on 3D-prints of miniature Daft Punk helmets. In addition to a short instructional video, Mars Gizmo included in its description a list of recommended filament colors and super glues, along with links to an entry-level 3D printer. Both designs were originally published on Thangs, an online database for storing and sharing 3D printer designs. With more than one million subscribers, Mars Gizmo has also published designs for a Darth Vader helmet, a Pokémon diorama and a bust of Vision from The Avengers, among others. And if 3D printing isn’t your jam, check out these 10 unique Daft Punk collectibles to keep the...
