Thirty years after their debut single – and four since their last album – Nada Surf is back. Their new album, Moon Mirror, is their first on New West Records. Appropriate to their new label, the band includes some touches […]
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As creatives, it’s no surprise that musicians are often multi-talented, masters not only of their particular instruments or voices but also of other art forms, like painting or jewelry making. This can be a real boon for crowdfunders, as […]
It’s been eight years since Blind Pilot released their last album, 2016’s And Then Like Lions. That long interval was the result of a period of personal and musical upheaval for frontman and primary songwriter Israel Nebeker, who experienced a […]
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 […]
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