bands needed for upcoming compilation CDs
2002-06-07 by martyrcomplex1
Cleveland, OH, electro-industrial cartel ShutUpBitch!Produktions (SUB! Produkt) is currently accepting song submissions for our upcoming compilation CD series. SUB!Produkt plans to release one compilation bi-annually covering the genres of darkwave\goth (Summer 2002), and industrial\electronica (Winter 2002). Each will be a run of 1000 CDs, shrink-wrapped and bar-coded for online and retail sales. The first 50 CDs will be distributed to club and radio DJs in the northern Midwest United States, with another 50 given away at a CD release party to be held here in Cleveland, OH. The remaining 900 CDs will be split evenly between the bands selected for the CD. This is an excellent opportunity to get club and radio play in the northern Midwest, as well as helping to introduce a new region to your music. The cost of this compilation CD will depend on the total number of songs selected and running times for each song. Estimated price for inclusion on the compilation CD is $100-$150, depending on the total number of bands involved on each CD. Prices may not be consistent from one compilation to the other, as one comp may have more or fewer bands than the other. The maximum time allowed per track is 4:30. Shorter songs allow for more bands to be on the compilation, lowering the price for everyone. The deadline for song submissions is July 10, 2002. Submissions can be digital (mp3 downloads, no streaming audio) or hardcopy (CD only in WAV format, no tapes or minidisc). Accepted songs may require additional mastering to ensure volume levels are consistent with Red Book standards, however, no mastering fees will be assessed. SUB!Produkt has a digital engineering studio and we will handle all remastering at no cost to the bands. Upon selection, each band will receive a contract outlining the agreement for the compilation. This contract allows a non-exclusive agreement for SUB!Produkt to release a compilation CD featuring each band, with payment rates and total return (CDs each band will receive) stated. Submissions: Email your mp3 URL to subprodukt@... and list the names of any tracks you would like to be considered. Do NOT email mp3 files to this address, they will bounce due to size limits. In the email, include your name, band name, band location, tracks we should listen to, and any other bio you would like us to take into consideration. You can also mail us a CD (no tapes or minidiscs) in WAV format to: SUB!Produkt c\o Aaron Egnor 3646 Antisdale Cleveland Heights, OH 44118 Please include a list of all WAV files included on the CD, and please name each WAV file appropriately: band name - song name.wav WAV files should be recorded in stereo at a minimum of 44khz and peaks should not clip. We require WAV format submissions in the event we need to remaster the tracks for volume or equalization purposes. And remember to keep song length under 4:30, please. Submission deadline is July 10, 2002 for the Summer 2002 compilation. Selected bands will be notified on or before July 16, 2002. Selected bands will have two weeks from that date to submit their payment via personal check or money order. The CD is scheduled to be released the week of September 8, 2002, and each band on the compilation should receive their copies of the CD that same week, barring any delays from the manufacturer. Shipping and handling of CDs is included in the price and will be noted in the contract. Bands will not have to pay any additional fees other than the contracted price for inclusion on the compilation. Please address any questions, URL submissions, or other general concerns to subprodukt@... (subprodukt at hotmail dot com in case this gets truncated, as usual on Yahoo Groups). Aaron Egnor ShutUpBitch!Produktions Cleveland, OH http://www.subprodukt.com/ (currently being updated and redesigned, please be patient)