Kickstarter

My name is David Newbould, and I'm an independent recording artist. I am in the middle of recording my 5th studio album (6th overall), and have decided to open up the process to fan-funding. This enables you, the fan, to contribute to the making of the album up front, in exchange for a completed product and a whole host of other rewards - outtakes, demos, songwriting tutorials, etc. No more of the fan waiting for the record label to figure out how to reap its investment returns on your purchase. This is direct. You buy, I supply. Simple!

The reason I am doing this is that I have run out of money! One and a half years worth of touring, working locally, supporting a local band etc, have gone into the first half of the record, which is now complete. When the album is done, more touring and songwriter's royalties will go into promoting and publicizing the album. The time is now, though. I would like this album to be done now, not in another year. So do fans who approach me on the road and ask about it. "When can we have copies of these new songs?"

This money is a result of a very simple calculation: what it will cost for the recording sessions with my band to record the last handful of songs...what it will cost to pay the producer/engineer (who will remain anonymous for now - he is working at an extreme discounted rate!)...to pay the musicians...and to pay for the mixing, mastering, and finally pressing, of the CD's. Fortunately, the production costs of the Kickstarter video need not be included (that was me...).

I've got a great new manager who is proven, and we are developing a new touring and marketing strategy for 2012 and into 2013. These songs are going out into the world. Some are already being pitched for film and TV, and as cuts to be covered. Nothing would make me happier than for my supporters/friends/fans to be part of the process of getting ALL of these songs out into the world. Talk about building something from the ground up!

As soon as we can get this money raised, I will be re-entering the studio with all the incredible musicians with whom I've been working here. We will record, mix, master, and press in a very short time. Before you know it, you will be receiving your copies and other rewards in the mail, or your email inbox, or Skype, or in person if so applicable.

Your cards will not be charged until the final day of the 60 day period, as all you are doing right now is pledging. As I'm sure you know, if the goal of $5000 is NOT reached in 60 days, none of your cards will be charged, and I will not get any of the money for the project. With the right amounts of enthusiasm and support, hopefully we can avoid this circumstance.

Please pass this page on to all of your friends who support independent music and want to make a difference. The music industry nowadays depends on you, the fans, more than it ever has. The power you hold!

I look forward to seeing you on the road, and sharing this album with you.

David.