[kj] down by the river

[folk devil]

That's exactly what this is; something to counter file sharing.
However, considering the amount of 'metal' awards they've received of late, I would have thought some idiot would be into advancing them some cash...
Pledge is something more associated with DIY acts, not uncommon in the electronic neck of the woods.
 


> From: fatpotanga at gmail.com

> Date: Mon, 19 Sep 2011 13:32:44 +0100

> To: gathering at misera.net

> Subject: Re: [kj] down by the river

> 

> I think it's a good idea, esp for smaller acts with smaller sales.

> Instead of a band shelling out up front & then trying to recoup & make a profit (esp in an age of file sharing & downloads) you promote & raise funds for the project before you start.

> But what's really good about this (and I have 'GoP' firmly in mind) is that the artist doesn't receive a penny until the target amount is reached, if the target amount isn't reached within the specified time period) everyone who has pledged is refunded in full.

> 

> I suppose the simplest way of looking at it is to think of it as sponsoring an album or funding church roof repairs or something. 

> If you don't reach the target amount, the roof doesn't get repaired.

> 

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