Hi, my name is Sage. I’m a singer-songwriter-multi-instrumentalist and I am so excited to release my debut EP ‘Tethered’!

A little about me... I live on the Mornington Peninsula, am obsessed with dachshunds, love action movies, live for beach days, wish it was Christmas, and take the Messina’s ice cream app very seriously. But if you’re here for the official stuff check out my bio in the "About" section above!

Tethered EP

Musically, ‘Tethered’ is a folk-pop record. I can’t say exactly what it sounds like, because all I know is it sounds like me! I’ve been influenced during the project by artists including Gretta Ray, Bon Iver, Olafur Arnalds, Allie Moss, Fleurie, and Alana Henderson. It’s the product of a classically trained cellist who listened to alternative music her whole life, then decided to make a record. 

The concept behind this EP was to write a collection of songs about things that can hold us back and keep us tethered to our place in life, in the hopes of understading these experiences and ultimately learning to let go. Loss, blame, fear, insecurity, and seeing greener grass on the other side; these are some of the things held me back from chasing after this dream. 

I can't wait to finally hold a copy of the CD in my hands and say "I made this!"  

Project Status

• Sage (that’s me!) has written all of the music and lyrics, as well as recorded all cello, glockenspiel, guitar and vocals.
• Richard Vaudrey (fellow stringer-songwriter and audio wizard) has tracked, produced, and mixed every song on the EP, not to mention mentored me through the journey.
• Crystal Mastering (friendliest team out there) took over the next step and made everything sound alive and beautiful!
• Navin Gulavita (officially awesome best friend and colleague) was a guest musician on the record, laying down the extra violin and viola lines.
• Hugo Rose (all around nicest guy with a camera) has made a stunning video clip on 8mm film for the first single off of the EP 'From Dust'.
• Michelle Pitiris (photography goddess behind She Is Aphrodite) has taken all of my press shots. 

I still have a little way to go! The project began in June 2018 and 18 months later will be completed in December 2019, before being released in February 2020. To call it finished a cover art photoshoot needs to be scheduled, production and mastering of 3 remaining songs needs to be completed, CD’s must be manufactured, and On The Map PR will be hired to facilitate the release across media outlets and major listening platforms.

Being a 100% independent artist I cannot do this part without you!

You can help by pledging your support today!

Sage xx

• CD Manufacture (200 units): $781
• Publicity Services: $4000 (+ GST)
• Cover Art by Max Fairclough: $750

• Pozible Service Fee: 5% 
• Pozible Payment Type Fee: 1.75% + 30c 

TOTAL: $5531 (+ Pozible Fees)

As this is an all-or-nothing campaign, the crowdfunding target I have set is lower than the total budget required. I hope that I will be able to exceed this and then I intend to cover whatever gap is left.