If the success of Melbourne prog-metal band Twelve Foot Ninja’s music video campaign, smashing the previous record set by Eskimo Joe in February this year, has taught us anything – it’s that crowdfunding is here to stay.
Whether it’s as simple as a band recording a new album, raising funds for musicians to head overseas to tour, or simply a great music-related initiative, the likes of Kickstarter, Pozible, Pledge, Zoshpit, and IndieGoGo are realising the previously lofty goals of artists the world over.
Chuck Negron Solo Album
The lead singer of iconic 60s/70s band Three Dog Night has been in the studio this year working on his new album, but he public help to continue. As Negron says “times have changed in the music industry and trying to produce an album on your own is very costly.Often the project gets shelved and is never released due to lack of funding.”
Many fans have been waiting for years for the release of his new song, ‘I Live Alone’ and now the release may be made a reality.
Up for grabs should you choose to pledge is an array of amazing things including an advanced copy of the record, some of his iconic stage attire from back in the day, and even the chance to perform with Negron live on stage.
Campaign: Chuck Negron – ‘Then & Now’
Target: $75,000
Help Celebrate Video Game Soundtracks
Music and sound design is can really bring video games to life. We’ve come a very long way since the early electronic bleeps of the first home consoles, and the games produced today boast stunning surround sound and fully orchestral scores that rival anything found in the movies. But for whatever reason, it’s not really celebrated as such.
Rik Elde wants to change that though. He’s got some of the best gaming composers in the world together to in the hopes of making an album that will celebrate the history od the audio of gaming. He’s got the people behind the likes of Gears of War, Myst 3, World of Warcraft, Wipeout, Tomb Raider, Deus Ex, Gran Tursimo, Mortal Kombat, Populous, GoldenEye 007 and even Sensible World of Soccer, involved, so you know it’s good.
Should you pledge, you’ll receive a special copy of the finished pieces, your name in the liner notes, a VIP ticket to the launch, and more.
Campaign: Heroes Of Video Game Music
Target: £7,000
First New Sun Records Release In Decades
The legendary home of Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Roy Orbison, Carl Perkins, and so many others is opening its doors once more to produce its first original record in years, the new album from singer/songwriter Julie Roberts.
While the historic label has spent the most part of the past several decades focused primarily on licensing its expansive, extraordinary catalog, the release of Roberts’ record Good Wine, Bad Decisions will see the label foraying into new and exciting territories.
Up for grabs if you decide t pledge are vinyl copies of the album, T-shirts, autographed memorabilia, an acoustic show and even a full band show from Roberts.
Campaign: 1st New Music On Sun In Decades
Fascinator Mini-Album
Fascinator’s first two EP’s, Birth and Earth are being packaged into one release called, Birth/Earth. The aim is to have this release available to buy on vinyl and limited edition cassette, as well as CD and as a digital download.
There is a very special bundle featuring each of the formats, the t-shirt plus Johnny Mackay will do a special Fascinator remix of a track of your choice, for your own personal enjoyment.
To help Mackay achieve his aim of getting Birth/Earth, produced on vinyl and limited edition cassette, it’s super important that fans pledge and pre-order the very special release.
Campaign: Birth/Earth
DJ Bribe Documentary
Angus Galloway aka DJ Bribe, was one of the most celebrated DJs to come out of Australia and film director Simon Walshe hopes to capture that incredible talent in the upcoming documentary, Flow, which chronicles the life and career of the MC who passed away five years ago
The half-hour film will have Angus’ story as its centrepiece, and incorporate interviews with friends and fellow artists, archival show footage, photos, and plenty of the music that shaped the era..
Should you pledge you’re eligible to receive film memorabilia, master classes from renowned DJ KC, an invitation to the screening and credits on the film.
Campaign: Flow
Target: $8,000
Update On Previous Campaigns
Pretty Littles EP, has already exceeded it’s $1500 goal by over a hundred dollars and there’s still three weeks to go! Help the local boys get make their EP sound even better.
With 71 days to go, the keep veri.alive! campaign is still kicking with 21% of funds needed to keep the music mag alive raised. Get to giving!
Lior’s New Album, which will see 20% of all money raised going to UNICEF’s Global Vaccination Program, has seen 96% of its target met with just over a month to go. Help him get over the line by pledging.
Pressed Heat, a music review hub and rating system that covers all genres of music, have raised around a third of the money they need with two weeks left.
Holy cow! The new Future Of The Left album not only surpassed their intended goal, but more than doubled it! Kudos to the Welsh boys.
