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11 enamel band pins you need in your life
Enamel pins are everywhere these days, and many of your favorite bands have picked up on the trend for merch. As we move into colder weather, your jackets are going to need some company, so what better excuse than to stock up on pins now? Here are some of the coolest band pins on sale […]
11 band pins to pick up this weekend
Enamel pins are everywhere these days and many of your favorite bands have picked up on the trend for merch. As we move into colder weather, your jackets are going to need some company, so what better excuse than to stock up on them now? Here are some of the coolest band pins on sale […]
Bands are being transformed into Garbage Pail Kids in new Riot Fest trading cards
Next weekend is Chicago's Riot Fest, and appearing on their merch tables will be more than t-shirts and posters. This year, they scored a deal with Topps that allowed them to transform some of the bands in their lineup into Garbage Pail Kids, and also some other musicians that they just wanted to see in […]
11 band merch items you can eat
There’s plenty of band merch that fans buy to put on a shelf as their prized possession. Then there’s the merch which is much less common and has an expiration date. Edible merch isn’t conventional, and it usually gives a statement about the band's eccentric side. And it’s certainly special. Here are 11 edible band […]
Skrillex’s merch line is (unsurprisingly) punk af
Back when Skrillex was known as Sonny Moore, fronted From First To Last and was emo for realz, we knew he was destined for greatness. So it’s no surprise that his dubstep outfit Skrillex has some of the sickest merch on the market. From emojis to hipster camo (no, really), Skrillex’s merch is more of […]
10 essentials for your weekend merch binge
We know you are going to spend your weekend online shopping, so we’ve made it easier for you! Here are 10 things to add to your virtual shopping cart: 1. Cold Cuts Merch, Modern Baseball ‘Script’ Beanie, $14.99 2. All In Merch, State Champs Globe Line TXT Pull Hood, $30 3. Districtlines, Set it […]
12 band shirts you always hoped to find at Hot Topic
For many of us, Hot Topic is our go-to place for band merchandise. Over the years, we’ve spent hours staring at seemingly endless wall displays, desperately hoping to find a certain shirt we can’t go another day without. We’ve compiled a list of shirts that were must-haves for every scenester in the late ‘00s. Let […]
5 jobs to get you on tour if you’re not a musician
No one ever said you had to play an instrument to go on tour. In fact, you don’t even have to be in the band. There are plenty of job opportunities out there that don’t involve performing and— surprisingly—can be more lucrative. Whether it’s a tiny band playing basements or a gigantic act playing stadiums, […]
32 must-have merch items to use your Christmas money on
Whether you’re scrambling for a belated holiday gift or looking for something to spend your own Christmas cash on, some of your favorite bands have got you covered. Check out what artists are offering this year beyond tees. Paramore pattern leggings Who needs jeans when you can get comfy with sweet leggings like these? twenty […]
How To Turn Your Old Band Merch Into Art
In our new issue, we gave you a step-by-step, DIY guide repurposing your old band T-Shirts into awesome wall art. Check out this helpful video tutorial and be sure to tell us if you've tried it! We'd love to see your shirt canvasses! Get the new issue of AP featuring Panic! At The Disco and […]
The 12 best pieces of band merch you missed this year
Shirts, shorts, hats, and hoodies are so 2014. This year, bands are upping the ante and getting creative with their merch choices. We’ve compiled a list of some familiar memorabilia as well as some weird items that makes you wonder: Who would want to buy the Used’s foam middle finger? 1. Falling In Reverse “Bang […]
Alternative music fans buy the most merch
AtVenu (via Digital Music News) has released data that breaks down tour merch sales by genre and found that “alternative” and rock music fans buy the most merch. Well, saying they buy the most merch is an understatement; they absolutely kill it, accounting for over 50 percent of merch sales collectively. The company scanned 1,300 […]
Warped Tour Merch Booth Breakdown pt. 1 (Real Friends, Motionless In White, Issues, Neck Deep, more)
Photographer: Heather Ann Phillips With Warped Tour having just begun, we know some of you are saving up for those summer exclusive merch tent finds. Our trusted photographer Heather Ann Phillips met up with booth managers throughout her day on Warped last week to show you the goods. Plan accordingly with this photo series. Check out PART TWO!
20 Valentine’s Day gifts that don’t suck
There are two extremes of people when it comes to Valentine’s Day: those who want to vomit pink and red hearts over everything for the entire month of February and those who want to take those pink and red hearts and run them through a meat grinder. No matter where you fall on the spectrum […]
19 Cyber Monday deals you don't want to miss
‘Tis the season for snow, fat guys in red suits and shopping center traffic. You probably don’t want to see another store after waiting six hours in line to fight for a flat-screen TV on Black Friday. To ease your wallet and holiday stresses, we’ve compiled a list of a few Cyber Monday deals for […]
Study: What merch is the most profitable?
Digital Music News recently collaborated with merchandise company Jakprints to research the average cost of creating goods versus the retail price. The following graph shows the gaps between the two, laying out potential earnings per item. It's worth noting that the best selling items vary from artist to artist. (source: Digital Music News) Bands: Does […]
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