The Devious Means needs help to finish their 2nd EP! The funding for this project will go towards mixing, mastering, and reproduction.
Formed in 2010 by mutual friends and family, The Devious Means began to write and perform songs that invite foot-tapping, hand-clapping, and are often difficult to get out of your head. TDM find influence from bands like The Arcade Fire, The Dead Weather, and the Yeah Yeah Yeah's as they craft their own unique sound.
Now, The Devious Means are about to release their second EP to the masses—six songs, all originals, produced by Dallas Kruse at Zion Studios in Santa Ana, California. Sonically, the second EP is expansive and thematically explores broader dimensions of thought and feeling within the human condition. Each of the 6 songs covers genres within the indie rock spectrum that the band cheerfully pays tribute to. Whether it's the electronic vibe of artists like MGMT, the pervasive joy found in the likes Mates of State, or the epic breakdowns from bands like Muse, you can hear how each song has been lovingly crafted. Much more attention has been paid to naturalistic room tones, different synthesizer and organ tones, and a liberal dosage of hand claps and group shouts in order to create an album that better represents the bands energetic and participatory live performances.This EP is the labor and energy of 5 friends who care about making quality music. In the past year, things only point towards positive growth and movement for the band such as successfully releasing the first EP to a crowd of over 400 people in March 2011, breaking attendance records at The House of Blues in June 2011, and being a part of the community in meaningful ways, such as sponsoring an AYSO girls soccer team and playing numerous benefit shows for non-profit organizations.
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Unfortunately, travel expenses would have to be included for the band in order for us to fulfill the obligation for an out of state performance.
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Oct 26, 2011 -
Nov 25, 2011
(30 days)
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- Website: thedeviousmeans.com
Pledge $10 or more
6 backers
Receive an advance copy of the album via download before the actual release date, exclusively for Kickstarter pledgers.
Estimated delivery: Feb 2012Pledge $15 or more
19 backers
Receive a physical copy of the album before the release date, plus tier 1.
Estimated delivery: Feb 2012Pledge $30 or more
3 backers
In addition to tiers 1 and 2, you will receive a limited edition Meanie poster commemorating the new album that will be available only to Kickstarter backers.
Estimated delivery: Feb 2012Pledge $50 or more
12 backers
In addition to tiers 1-3, you will be invited to a private party commemorating the new album before it is released that will feature a live acoustic performance, delicious food and beverages, a Devious Means pint glass, and you will be able to have an exclusive first listen of the album at the party!
Estimated delivery: Dec 2011Pledge $80 or more
8 backers
In addition to tiers 1-4, you will receive an exclusive "The Meanies Took My Money" t-shirt available only to kickstarter backers to thank you for supporting the new album.
Estimated delivery: Feb 2012Pledge $175 or more
6 backers
In addition to tiers 1-5, we will personally thank you in the liner notes of the new album. Plus you will receive a custom (Kickstarter backer only) flask and a cover song of your choice to be posted on Youtube with a personal thank you from the band!
Estimated delivery: Feb 2012Pledge $500 or more
2 backers Limited (3 of 5 left)
You will receive everything in tiers 1-6 plus a private performance by The Devious Means in your home!
Estimated delivery: Mar 2012Pledge $1,000 or more
0 backers Limited (2 of 2 left)
You will receive everything listed in tiers 1-7, plus be on our guest list for every Devious Means show for life! (only 2 available).
Estimated delivery: Jan 2012
