While I strive to feature a variety of projects in this space, in the end it usually comes down to artists promoting a new album. That’s the core of Kickstarter and Indiegogo’s music crowdfunding platform. But this month I’m […]
While I strive to feature a variety of projects in this space, in the end it usually comes down to artists promoting a new album. That’s the core of Kickstarter and Indiegogo’s music crowdfunding platform. But this month I’m […]
Many bands evolve their sound throughout their careers. Few feel the evolution is significant enough to warrant a name change. That’s the case with Silverada, formerly Mike & the Moonpies. After more than 15 years together, releasing eight albums, and […]
Most crowdfunding campaigns follow a tried-and-true formula for perks. They offer the album, of course, in various formats. But most also offer standard merch booth fare like T-shirts, hats, and koozies, with some personalized items like handwritten notes and […]
A few months ago, I wrote about how important vinyl is to the crowdfunding business. One of this month’s featured artists inspired me to write about it again. This artist, having reached their initial crowdfunding goal, set a stretch […]
The Moon Is in the Wrong Place, the new album from Shannon and the Clams, is a different one than it might have been under other circumstances. Before recording, frontwoman Shannon Shaw’s fiance, a good friend to all of the […]
When I’m looking for crowdfunding campaigns to feature, I primarily hit up three places: Kickstarter, Indiegogo, and Bandcamp. Occasionally you’ll find an artist doing a private crowdfunding campaign or I’ll feature an artist’s Patreon, but the majority of crowdfunding […]
Like most bands, Driftwood keenly felt the pandemic shutdowns that grounded touring musicians for most of a year. Coming right in the middle of promotion for their 2019 album Tree of Shade (ND review), the band found itself at a […]
In crowdfunding, there’s something to be said for a cohesive idea. Sure, “Help us make our new album” is a fine, and often accurate, description of a crowdfunding campaign. But with that pitch, you’re wholly dependent on your fans […]
If you take a look at the tour dates for Amigo the Devil, you’ll find a lot more shows at rock festivals or supporting rockers than roots-related performances. It might seem a strange fit for a guy whose primary weapons […]
Punxsutawney Phil has spoken, and, assuming you put your weather forecasting faith in rodents, spring is on the way. With spring, or, more accurately, the end of the brief lull that follows the holidays, comes new crowdfunding projects. This […]