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Receive the "The Radio" DJ Mix - all the tracks from the record mixed together by The Lone Wolf, WSKI 89.3 FM's finest overnight DJ. It's one smooth booming 45 minute digital track. Plus we'll put your name and a link on the Whatevski Supporters page.
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Receive the full digital album in uncompressed digital format (Better than CD quality, and plays in iTunes and iPods/iPhones) so you can burn a CD or hear every detail in the mix. 11 big tracks! You'll get the Radio mix too! Plus we'll put your name and a link on the Whatevski Supporters page.
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"The Radio" on vinyl or CD. You'll get the digital download and get on the Wall of Supporters too.
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"The Radio" on limited colored vinyl and CD. You'll get the digital download and get on the Wall of Supporters too.
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"The Radio" Japanese Edition CD & Japanese "Ganbare" 7", plus the colored vinyl. You'll get the digital download and get on the Wall of Supporters too.
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Go big!! • "The Radio" on colored vinyl and CD, plus Japanese Edition CD & Japanese "Ganbare" 7". • Plus a super rare vinyl test press of "The Radio" signed by The Slackers. Only 5 will see the light of day. You'll get the digital download and get on the Wall of Supporters too.
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We'll thank you on anything and everything we release as long as Whatevski Records is in business. And we'll list you as a founding patron of Big Tunes, and have your picture on the Wall of Supporters. On top of that, we'll give you a Whatevski Gold account, giving you access to every record that ever comes out on the label. Plus, all the other rewards including a few extra vinyl and CD copies.
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Whatevski Records - a cooperative ska and reggae label based in NYC.
Got my LP and CD--fantastic!
To clarify my earlier statement. I am not conducting a witch hunt. Yes, it sucks that a year's work was put up for free on the web in the form of the kickstarter download. But generally we don't chase down piracy. And, anyone who's ever dealt with me, or Whatevski knows that we're not assholes, and go above and beyond to make our fans and community happy.
However, the reason for the possible takedown is all business related, and not a punishment. Since the record is cover songs, we are beholden to the original rights holders, like Madonna, Elton John, and Jefferson Airplane. I don't want to have to deal with their legal teams, or publishing reps.
As hard as it is to get an illegal download taken down from a Russian piracy site, it's even harder to prove that the label had nothing to do with the illegal download, and that we're in the right as far as the royalties we've paid out.
That's all. I'm sorry some of you got upset with the harshness of the situation. Hoping if you were put off, that we can all file it under "shit happens".
If you'd like to talk privately, email me directly at tg@whatevski.org.
Peace and love,
Tom
cant believe people would leak this wonderful project, hope you find them Tom & prosecute them to the fullest! Big respect for doing this, the people who have morals and ethics, we would like to thank you for your support of our scene...
get those bastards! :)
There's an unlucky 2% we can't figure out. Going to do it manually. A few quick things to try. Please shut down your browser and clear the cache. Then try again. Otherwise email get@whatevski.com with "KS Account help" and I'll hook it up.
Same here, Gerardo. Tom's been really helpful, but it's a no-go on the account creation so far.
I'm unable to create a whatevski account, the whatevski site simply won't create one. Any suggestions?
I'm ready!
Ska Trek in Brisbane, Australia are proud to be a part of this:)
any idea how long it takes for a pledge to clear? Or when rough eta of when download will be available? So excited, waiting with much anticipation! I have a feeling this is going to be a great set of tunes.
Congrats, fellas!
Congratulations on breaking 10 grand!
So glad I got my pledge in, before this project was closed. Thank you to the Slackers for having a blend of music that's better then a cup of Starbucks coffee!
We will contact you in a few days to ask which format you want.
Is there any way of knowing whether or not you'll get the vinyl or cd on the $20 pledge option? It just says "or" and never gives you any sort of way to choose between the two.
Thanks for keep it alive! Big up every time!
JAKB.com
Excellent.
whatevski, it pays to be openly reggae after all!
see the slackers pack hot musical action in this live compilation taken along their west coast tour: http://www.youtube.com/watch…
ganbatte yo
big ups and nuff respect to whatevski! big tunes!