A place where, we, us, the great unwashed, can help new, and sometimes not so new bands and musicians get funding to launch such things as debut albums, fund tours or new EPs.
The way it works is, you find a band, or solo artists you like the sound of, and, if you so wish, you can pledge money to them, which goes towards the total they are after reaching. No money leaves your account, unless you pledge via Paypal, until the total is reached. If for any reason they fail in reaching their total then no monies are taken. It must be mentioned that if you do pay with Paypal then the money is taken straight away, it is however returned should the pledge drive fail.
Well, anyway lets cut to the chase.
I found a band that I liked the sound of, and thought I would take the liberty of sharing my findings with you, bloody cheek eh!
The Thespians is their name, Paul, Jess, Phill and Danny. They are after funding for their debut album, which they hope to release, with a little help from their friends, this year.
At the moment they are unsigned and without management, so its a real big deal for these guys to sort this out. They have arranged the studio already, its Parr St Studios in Liverpool, where Coldplay recorded their first couple of albums.
They are offering some gifts as a thank you for pledging, the list can be found here, http://www.pledgemusic.com/artists/thethespians as can details of how to pledge. So, its not actually something for nothing, well, unless you just want to just give.
I sent an email to the band informing them that I was prepared to offer them a smidgen of my blog, in return for, sod all actually, big of me huh, like they say at a well known supermarket, 'every little helps' (other large supermarket slogans are available, but just not as apt as that one)
Well, I've been sent some background info back through from Paul, the bands singer and I would like to pass some of it on if I may, well, I'm going to anyway.
Performing live for the first time in November 2010,
The Thespians have since headlined the Liverpool o2 Academy 3 times, the
Dawson's Stage at Chester Rocks Festival (alongside Iggy and The Stooges)
and BBC Introducing Stage at Mathew St Festival.
Last year they were picked up by MTV New York, who licensed,
'The Crash' and 'First Impressions', and labelled them as, 'The next
massive garage rock band, the UK's answer to The Strokes'.
Their debut video for 'Reason To Reason', went viral within days
of uploading it to YouTube and has now racked up nearly 40,000 views, leading
to them being offered the chance to shoot a £20K video for 'Too Fast To Live'
by a top London film studio.
Here are a few things that the press have said about them.
‘I
was mesmerised when I saw them, and blagged a cd to play on my show. Cracking
songs with great guitar riffs. I LOVE THEM!’ Janice Long (BBC Radio 2)
'The Intensity of UK vintage punk with a
brazen social consciousness far beyond their years…. a dangerous combination of
charisma, intelligence and straight up unapologetic honesty' Mine Salkin (Liverpool Bido Lito Magazine)
'The punk four piece followed with a set
that could have come straight out of New York. Catchy riffs and memorable
vocals. These leather clad rebels look set for big things' Richard Denton (Liverpool Live)
Here's a couple of their videos, listen, watch enjoy, and maybe, just maybe, give a little.
Linked with kind permission of the band, many thanks.
http://www.thethespians.com/
On behalf of the band, cheers.
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