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The Shape Of The Earth

Los Angeles, CA

TSOTE does a masterful job of laying sincere, melodic musings on top of minimal instruments, with lyrics that conceal deep themes but don't scream pretentious.  Following Bascom's thoughts from track to track carves a wide route anywhere from ... view more

  1. on January 9
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    The Shape Of The Earth
    Posted project update #4

    Recording Today

    Hey Guys, 

      Just wanted to let you know we finally made it into the studio, we'll be here all day (till 8pm).  We thought you might wanna check in and see how things are going so we have a live broadcast at 

    http://www.ustream.tv/channel/chriswastaken 

    so check in and hang out or just wait a few weeks for us to finish up and we'll have the album ready for your listening pleasure.

    Thanks again!

    Gavin, Chris, Kevin, Mark, Dallas

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  2. on October 31
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    The Shape Of The Earth
    Posted project update #3

    Apologies and Updates

    Hey Folks, I think we owe you all an apology.  We've run into some roadblocks and had to backtrack some major steps in the recording process.  While it's been a frustrating month for us, we definitely are not letting it get in the way of getting our music out to you all.  So this is just a quick note to let you all know that we haven't forgotten about all of your generosity and help in funding this record, and perhaps most importantly that each and every one of you who donated will undoubtedly receive the entirety of what was promised, to the letter.  But as for updates we'll simply say that we have started the record, but will need some more time to finish it and get all the prizes out.  

    Thanks again, and I hope you all are happy and well, and rocking out each and every day.

    Gavin, TSOTE

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  3. on September 8
    Funded!

    New LP Release by The Shape Of The Earth by The Shape Of The Earth

    The Shape Of The Earth is set to record their fourth studio release, with 11 of the best songs they've ever written, bar none.

    • 102% funded $4,603 pledged
    • 66 backers
    • Funded Sep 08, 2011
  4. on September 2
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    The Shape Of The Earth
    Posted project update #2

    Almost there! Please consider helping just a bit more...

    The last few days have been AMAZING.  There aren't a huge volume of contributors, but those that have contributed have been very generous, and suddenly our goal seems attainable.  

    But We're not there yet! 

    And so we desperately need your help- whether it's increasing your pledge even a little if at all possible, posting on facebook, or emailing your friends/loved ones, a personal touch goes a long long way and we're desperate to make this album.  

    Thanks again in the most sincere way possible,

    TSOTE

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  5. on August 20, 2011
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    The Shape Of The Earth
    Posted project update #1

    New Prize: Full Length LP

    Seeing as we're not as far along as we hoped, we've decided to add a physical copy of our first full length LP Do I Dare Disturb The Universe? to our $30 pledge prize.  Hope you enjoy, and please please let your friends/family know that we still need lots of help to hit our goal.  

    Thanks, TSOTE

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  6. on August 4, 2011
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    The Shape Of The Earth launched a project

    New LP Release by The Shape Of The Earth by The Shape Of The Earth

    The Shape Of The Earth is set to record their fourth studio release, with 11 of the best songs they've ever written, bar none.

    • $4,500 funding goal
    • 09/08/2011 Funding Ended