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We like to talk, like a lot. Sometimes we write about things that are important to our customers. And sometimes, well we just write things because we don’t know what else to do with ourselves.

Holographic & Fan Discs

They’re here! We are excited to announce we now offer Holographic and Fan Discs! Want to add a little pizazz to your short play EP? These two fun options will set your discs apart from the typical CD with either a holographic or clear edge that can be screen-printed, offset printed, or a combination of both. Here are some of the specs: Your music must be under 30:00 play time These are replicated discs – minimum quantity of 300 Available with any CD packaging No extra cost or set up fees! What’s A Holographic Disc? Holographic discs (AKA pit art) are […]

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Designed by Copycats: By The Masses, “Last of Kind.”

Recently, Copycats had the opportunity to design the look and feel of By the Masses’ latest release, “Last of Kind.” They came to us looking for all original artwork, and we jumped at the chance to create something entirely unique and customized. Our prepress technician and graphic designer, Geoff Makousky gave us a little insight on developing this project, and we even got to get the perspective of the band members themselves on working with us. At the start of this project, the band came to the table with a variety of loose concepts, but was looking to the artists […]

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What A Year: 2017

Copycats - What A Year

Thank you to everyone for a wonderful year. Scroll down for just the smallest, most tiniest selection of projects we had the utmost pleasure to work on. See you in 2018!

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Artist Spotlight: Anna Nalick

Anna Nalick promotional image

Anna Nalick’s fourth studio release, “At Now”, is a collection of pop/alternative and folk/Americana tunes that paint an authentic portrait of the songwriter’s development to date. Visceral poetry and raw storytelling are supported by emotionally rich melodies and production. The artist’s voice has developed along with her writing to reveal the depth of seductive soulfulness and strength through vulnerability that has been budding since she debuted with her multi-platinum selling solo-written album, “Wreck of the Day”, featuring first hit single, “Breathe(2AM)”, when she was a teenage songstress over 10 years ago. While “At Now” is a departure from previous albums, […]

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Completely Custom: 5 Year Anniversary of Macklemore & Ryan Lewis’ “The Heist”

Macklemore Ryan Lewis The Heist framed custom packaging

Today, October 9th, 2017 marks FIVE years since our friends Macklemore and Ryan Lewis released their debut full-length album “The Heist”. Time flies when you’re having fun, as they say! We thought that today would be an opportune time to look back on this “completely custom” package. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis really wanted to bring back the feeling of being excited about bands having a physical product. A tangible thing that you can hold in your hand. This was especially important with iTunes dominating the way people buy records. Copycats was honored to bring something unique into the world. Now, lets get into some of […]

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