# DIY Frozen Records Shout Out Louds 'Blue Ice' Single is Available in a Limited Edition Ice Record By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2013-01-04 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shout-out-louds-blue-ice References: [springwise](http://www.springwise.com/entertainment/swedish-band-release-record-ice/) & [shoutoutlouds](http://www.shoutoutlouds.com/indexgamla.html) In an effort to add an additional layer of complexity to the bands new single, Shout Out Louds 'Blue Ice' is available in limited edition via a DIY ice record. The listener is required to create the single themselves using materials included in the set, which consists solely of a mould and a bottle of water. Once the water is poured into the mould, it must sit in a freezer for at least six hours. After freezing, the single is ready to be played on a [standard turntable](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orbit-kinetic), but only once before needing to be re-made. 'Blue Ice' is available via the unexpected [DIY ice kit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-mixtape-kit) in extreme limited edition with a mere ten being released to very select recipients around the world. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **DIY Music Creation:** The trend of creating music through DIY methods using everyday household items and materials allows for a unique and personal listening experience for consumers. - **Limited Edition Marketing:** Creating limited edition products, such as DIY ice records, can generate hype and exclusivity around a brand or product, leading to increased demand and sales. - **Innovative Product Packaging:** Innovative and unconventional product packaging, like the DIY ice record, provides a memorable and unique customer experience that sets a brand apart from its competitors. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Music Industry:** The music industry can capitalize on the DIY trend by developing and marketing DIY music creation kits that allow consumers to create their own unique listening experiences. - **Marketing and Advertising Industry:** The marketing and advertising industry can capitalize on limited edition marketing by creating exclusive and innovative limited edition products that generate excitement around a brand or product. - **Packaging Industry:** The packaging industry can capitalize on innovative product packaging by developing unconventional, sustainable, and memorable packaging designs for products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable Indie Album Releases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moon-music.md) - [Tissue Box Record Sleeves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fall-out-boy-album.md) - [Record-Making Music Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/po80-record-factory-kit.md) - [DIY Digital Music Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/record-factory.md) - [Translucent Record Storage Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aurala120a.md) - [Color-Changing Record Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turntable-ii.md) - [Holiday-Ready Small Vinyl Records](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dtu.md) - [Party-Ready Prepackaged Ice Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ice-co-party-ice.md) - [Beer-Branded Fictitious Record Labels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coors-light-records.md)