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Electronic EP - Get involved!

Posted by nal1200 - September 18th, 2008


NOTE: This is an organized way to gain money from making music. You will pay NOTHING for the distribution. Before reading this, please scroll down to make sure there is not a revised list of similar format.

What is this Electronic Extended Play you speak of?

It is the idea of a compilation album created to generate both revenue and exposure for the selected artists on said album. If you are at all familiar with the business industry, you'll know it's especially difficult to make a name for yourself when you work alone. This concept will hopefully provide a catalyst for many of the artists on Newgrounds.

Okay, so how exactly does this work?

The big picture is that by combining an assortment of tracks produced by the artists here on Newgrounds, you are actually increasing the likelihood of having your track(s) noticed, compared to going solo. In other words, the more the artists vary, the bigger the fanbase, which in turn provides more listeners for all of the tracks.

So this will be a compilation/various artists album, what would be my responsibilites in this project?

Each artist would submit one (1) selected track for the album, something that relates to electronic music, i.e. Techno, Trance, Dance, Ambient, Industrial, New wave, Drum 'n' Bass, Breakbeat, Miscellaneous etc. Once the tracks are compiled, you have no further obligations. Each artists' pay is discussed below.

Okay, so how much am I paying?

Are you ready? YOU WILL PAY ABSOLUTELY NOTHING! That's right. All you will do is submit your track to the compilation and then earn your share profit (discussed below.)

So how is this being setup? How do I make money?

A company I and several other artists are familiar with, Tunecore, will provide the means to distribute the album to digital retailers. From here, their official terms of service will come into play.

I have worked with them for over a year now, so you have my word that the business is honest and fair.

Because I am paying for all launching expenses, I will be signed to the account. When profit is made, the sum TRACKS profit is divided into its respected quantities depending on how many copies YOUR track sold. The remaining profit, the ALBUM profit, will be equally divided amongst each contributer to the album.

The integrity policy is the number one rule here. Everyone is entitled to their own earnings, I am simply the facilitator of said earnings.

What kind of electronic music can I submit?
You can submit anything you like as long as it does not violate copyright laws and is (let's be honest) enjoyable to listen to. For obvious reasons, you cannot submit tracks already existing in the Newgrounds Audio Portal.

So how do signup for this compilation album?

First off, please describe your opinions of this idea in this thread. Then, if you'd like to signup, PM me (nal1200) via Newgrounds with the following information:

Your real name:
The genre you plan to submit:
If you accept Paypal*:
Any other questions or concerns:

* - If you do not have Paypal, understand that when profit is made, I will have to personally mail you your earnings.

Again, if you have questions or concerns, feel free to ask.

Deadline TBA.


Comments

Cool.

Awesome idea dude! I wanna sign up!, maybe ill get kris to sign up too!

Awesome =). I will see what i can cook up =D.

sounds pretty beast, maybe i'll make an actually good track.

Hey question, why is it that all your good stuffs on new grounds and not on itunes.

Cause i'm a nice guy ;)

wanna join my clan

Maybe. Do we get free punch?

Im in i start working today...hey can i submit 2 tracks? O.o

As of right now, no.

Basically the system of album sales is founded on the basis that every individual song gets an equal amount of money when one entire album is bought, and in this case the album price will most likely not change from 9.99. If you were to include 2 songs this would upset the balance of distribution, resulting in everyone else getting less for the album sale.

It's not a perfect system, but it works

kk =). Sounds good.

Great idea! =D Idk about me i'll have to stay out on this one.
I just can't stomach the thought of getting money for music. I'm only a beginner, but sure i make good tracks. I'll help Bahdshah get kris in here too i'm sure he'll be freakin out.