Finish the album. Be in the film clip.
Hi!
Richelle here.
It is an exciting time to be an indie music artist in Australia!
The rule book has been flung out the window. With the introduction of social media and platforms like “Pozible”, independent artists are now connecting directly with the people listening to our music in all sorts of crazy new ways.
That’s amazing.
THE NEWS...
As you may already know, I am currently working on a brand new album. This is my first full length release. I started in November last year and its ALMOST done.
These new songs were all written after my last EP release: The Sun and The Moon. They are so fresh and different to anything I've put out before that I've decided to make a clean break and release this record under a new name: Iris.
This time round I am working extremely hard with genius producer Kalem Bradborn to make sure that sonically and lyrically the same story is told.
Vocally, I have gone to town on this record recording up to 30 layers of weaving parts at the once (!) while the build sections can make you feel like you're running up a mountain and then free-falling off the other side! Never have I felt so free to create within my own music.
THE PLAN
However, when it comes to releasing a record, this is no small job!
As an independent artist, I don't have a manager or a label behind me. So far I have managed to fund everything myself but as the project has progressed and taken new shape, I am now well short of the funds I need to finish it.
But, no man (or woman) is an island.
So this is where you come in.
To finish this, I need your help to raise a minimum of $8000. This will fund the following:
- Remaining producer fee
- Adding strings to the record
- Mixing
- Mastering
- Artwork
- CD Replication and Digital Distribution
- And with enough support, a new film clip as well!
What you get in return...
Over to the right there is a list of rewards I would love to give you in return for your much-needed pledge of support.
Check it out: there is everything from getting the album before it’s released, to house concerts, to one-of-a-kind items like vintage-style journals with hand written lyrics (and all the secrets behind the songs)!!
YOU could even star in the release film clip!
And to say thanks...Aside from everything already mentioned - anyone who pledges anything will (upon successful completion of the campaign) be given:
- FREE entry to the launch of the first single release
- Digital download of my 2007 EP "The Sun and The Moon"
- Thanked in the linear notes of the album artwork, Facebook and my website
- AND when I release the first single, you guys will be first to hear it with a FREE Mp3 sent straight to your inbox. (With a whole lot'a love)!
Having said that, if you just want to donate without receiving anything in return, you can do that too. Just click on a value and let me know later.
Keeping you in the loop...
Keep an eye on the Facebook page. Here I will post updates and footage during the recording/video making process, and let you know about gigs happening during the campaign.
What's the catch?
This is the ONLY catch - we have 60 days to raise $8000. If we don’t hit the target by the deadline, none of your pledges will be processed and I won't be able to give you all your rewards because I will be job hunting! (Basically... the campaign fails).
However, if we raise more than the target... its gonna make for a mighty fine sounding record!
So I'm asking you to be my team. Please, tell your friends. Get on those rewards and share the love :)
Thank you for investing in me.
Much love,
Richelle (Iris)
- Free mp3 of first single sent straight to your inbox<br /> - Entry to single launch<br /> - Thanked on linear notes in album artwork, Facebook and Iris website (coming soon). <br /> - Free digital download of my 2007 EP "The Sun and the Moon". <br /> Preview here: www.itunes.com/richelleboer
Digital download of the album BEFORE the release date<br /> <br /> Plus<br /> - Free mp3 of first single<br /> - Thanked on linear notes in Album artwork, Facebook and Website<br /> - Entry to single launch<br /> - Digital download of my 2007 EP "The Sun and The Moon" Preview at: www.itunes.com/richelleboer
Hard copy of the album shipped direct to your door BEFORE the release date (and a very meaningful thank you letter). <br /> <br /> Plus<br /> - Free mp3 of first single.<br /> - Thanked on linear notes in Album artwork, Facebook and Website<br /> - Entry to single launch<br /> - Digital download of the album BEFORE the release date<br /> - Digital download of my EP "The Sun and the Moon".
DOUBLE entry to the album launch<br /> Hard copy of my 2007 acoustic EP "The Sun and The Moon" (Not many left!).<br /> <br /> Plus<br /> - Free mp3 of first single<br /> - Thanked on linear notes in Album artwork, Facebook and Website<br /> - Free entry to single launch<br /> - Hard copy of the album shipped direct to your door BEFORE the release date and a very meaningful thank you letter<br /> - Digital download of the album BEFORE the release date<br /> - Digital download of my 2007 EP "The Sun and The Moon".
Invitation (+1) to exclusive pre-album release listening party in Melbourne (venue and date TBC). We will listen to the finished album together and I will tell you the stories behind all the songs while we sip wine and nibble on cheese and crackers.<br /> <br /> This is only for those who pledge $75+<br /> <br /> Plus everything mentioned above
Be IN the release film clip! (Or watch it being made on location, if you’d rather) Must be available on day of shoot (date TBC).<br /> <br /> Plus everything mentioned above
Vintage style hand written journal of all the album song lyrics (and the stories behind the songs!)<br /> -Double entry to single launch<br /> -Double entry to album launch<br /> <br /> Plus absolutely everything mentioned above
B-SIDES PACKAGE<br /> Acoustic demo's of a whole bunch of previously unreleased songs written over 10 years & the original album demo's as first written. For your ears only. <br /> <br /> And to go with this... <br /> <br /> A vintage style hand written journal of all the album lyrics AND the B-sides, with the story behind every song. <br /> <br /> Plus<br /> - Thanked as above<br /> - Hard copy of album before release date<br /> - Hard copy of 2007 EP<br /> - 2 x passes to pre-release listening party<br /> - 2 x passes to single launch<br /> - 2 x passes to album launch
SONGWRITING PACKAGE:<br /> I will help you write a song.<br /> Send me your lyrics/idea and I’ll make a song out of it and send it back as an Mp3. <br /> OR<br /> If you have kids I’ll come to your house* with my guitar and help them write and record their very own song. No age is too young. (This used to be my job).<br /> <br /> <br /> *Must live in Melbourne for kids songwriting. The rest can happen via email/skype/phone if necessary.<br /> <br /> Plus everything else above.
Gather your friends because Iris (i.e. myself + 2nd guitarist) is going to play an acoustic gig in your lounge room!<br /> <br /> *Must live within 200 K's of Melbourne<br /> <br /> Plus <br /> - Thanked as above<br /> - Mp3 of every single<br /> - Hard copy EP "The Sun & The Moon"<br /> - Hard copy of album before release<br /> - B Sides Packge<br /> - Double entry to single & album launch<br /> - Double entry to pre-release listening & thank you party<br /> - Double invite to be in (or watch) video shoot
EVENT PACKAGE #2<br /> The whole SUGASHAK BAND is yours<br /> www.sugashak.com<br /> <br /> Weddings, christmas parties, BDays... we've done it all.<br /> <br /> *If outside Melbourne, travel costs/accom extra.<br /> *Subject to avail. Email re: dates 1st.<br /> <br /> Plus<br /> - Thanked as above + extra mention in blog post on Iris website (coming soon).<br /> - Mp3 of EVERY single<br /> - 4 x hard copies of album<br /> - 1 x hard copy of EP<br /> - 4 x passes to single launch<br /> - 4 x passes to album launch<br /> - 4 x passes to exclusive pre-release listening/thank you party
Yes, I know this is a big jump.<br /> But just in case... <br /> <br /> This one is for the crazy (but amazing!) investor who just wants to see good music thrive. <br /> <br /> You can have any or all of the above. <br /> Talk to me. I am yours.
EVENT PACKAGE #1<br /> The Sugashak ACOUSTIC DUO (my other life) is going to get the party started at your next event!<br /> <br /> www.sugashak.com<br /> <br /> *Subject to avail (email re: dates).<br /> *If outside Melbourne travel/accom costs extra.<br /> <br /> Plus<br /> - Thanked as above<br /> - Mp3 of EVERY single<br /> - 2 x hard copies of album<br /> - 1 x hard copy of EP<br /> - 2 x passes to single launch<br /> - 2 x passes to album launch<br /> - 2 x passes to exclusive pre-release listening/thank you party<br /> - 2 x passes to be in or watch video shoot