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Help Marmalakes Make Our First Full-Length Record

Marmalakes is recording our first Full-Length Record with Danny Reisch at The Echo Lab in Denton, TX.

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Help Marmalakes Make Our First Full-Length Record

Help Marmalakes Make Our First Full-Length Record

Help Marmalakes Make Our First Full-Length Record

Help Marmalakes Make Our First Full-Length Record

Help Marmalakes Make Our First Full-Length Record

Marmalakes is recording our first Full-Length Record with Danny Reisch at The Echo Lab in Denton, TX.

Marmalakes is recording our first Full-Length Record with Danny Reisch at The Echo Lab in Denton, TX.

Marmalakes is recording our first Full-Length Record with Danny Reisch at The Echo Lab in Denton, TX.

Marmalakes is recording our first Full-Length Record with Danny Reisch at The Echo Lab in Denton, TX.

Marmalakes (band)
Marmalakes (band)
Marmalakes (band)
Marmalakes (band)
1 Campaign |
Austin, United States
$5,386 USD 121 backers
21% of $25,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal

Here we are! We cannot believe we are on the verge of recording our first full-length record. It simultaneously feels like we've been a band for a long, long time and also like it was just last week that we started jamming the first tunes that would become Marmalakes songs ("Ghost of Jeff," "Dance," "Adam's House," "Martha & Carol"—a handful of you remember those I bet) in the Halpern extra bedroom, in the Aldridge garage apartment, in whatever space we could borrow that we could set up a couple mics, amps and drum kit. Hearing the first songs from the bare bones of a half-confident voice over fumbling acoustic-bound fingers first take shape by being filtered through the heads of three best friends and remolded into something grander, more energized, durable and (most importantly) more fun to play was a bizarre and gratifying era.

That process has become familiar in many ways, yet there is still some mystery, some magic that shoots sparkles through the brain when you land that first take of the new chorus, that first start and stop going into the third verse that makes you want to do it again and again and then muster the courage to put it in front of an audience. Back then, it was our closest friends, our sisters and parents, the guy making pizzas and maybe the half-drunk wanderer whom we played for. Luckily many of the folks who've carried us this far are still rocking the front row, clapping along with "Vittoria" and showing the newcomers the unfamiliar twists.

Touring consistently over the past year, we have connected with many new friends and sincere listeners who have taken the time to care about our songs, who care about us through our songs and who we owe a lot more music to.

Over the last half-decade we have independently booked and managed ourselves through three self-released EPs, a 7-inch split with our friends The Sour Notes (No Play) and a 10-inch split with Belaire via Austin non-profit Attendance Records in which we co-wrote three songs with high school students. Last summer we hired our manager, Travis Newman, who has made us a much more dynamic and capable team. Since last August we have been on five national tours looping through the Midwest, Northeast and South and back through Texas. We've been fortunate enough to play at many of our favorite venues in the country including The Bowery Ballroom, Double Door, The Bottleneck, and The Hamilton, in addition to being selected to officially showcase for the first time at CMJ Music Marathon in New York this October. This will be our third major festival having showcased at South By Southwest in 2012 and 2013.

And now…the next step is here: THE FULL-LENGTH RECORD, the debut LP. And just like playing shows, just like touring the country, just like everything we do—we cannot do it alone.

We have scheduled a week in November at The Echo Lab in Denton, Texas with award-winning producer Danny Reisch. As you can probably imagine, however fun it is, making a full-length record is a time-consuming, complex and expensive process.

The songs are written and we are currently making demos to ensure this record is of the highest quality, but before we can really set forth on this exciting undertaking, we will need to gather the necessary funds. We know $25,000 sounds like a ton of money to ask for, but broken down below you can see where the money is going.

  • Initial Tracking at The Echo Lab (Denton, TX)
  • Overdub Tracking at Good Danny's (Austin, TX)
  • Hiring a Producer
  • Hiring an Engineer
  • Session Musicians
  • The Mixing Process
  • The Mastering Process
  • Pressing the Vinyl and CDs
  • Hiring a Visual Artist to Design the Cover
  • 3 Weeks of Migas Tacos and Iced Coffee

Lastly, we want to express our gratitude to everyone who has helped us over the years in our hometown and all the new friends we've met in their hometowns. We are very fortunate—we travel around the country playing songs, acquainting ourselves with new cities and meeting people that energize us and intensify our need to continue making, sharing and trying. If it were not for the kindnesses, hospitable will and sincere gratitude we've received over the past years, we would certainly not be this excited to keep growing and moving forward. Whether or not you are able to contribute, thank you for reading, thank you for listening and thank you for making this all possible.

TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A GREAT RECORD!

One last huge thank you to Erik Gatling, the man behind our videos.


With love,

Chase, Max and Josh

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The Downloader

$10 USD
Digital download of the album weeks before it's released and a digital download of the "Wells" single!
36 claimed

Disc-in-Hand

$25 USD
The signed, advance physical and digital copies of the album weeks before it's released!
17 claimed

The Tee 4 Me

$35 USD
"Marmaloon" collectible supporter T-shirt AND! A signed, advance physical and digital copy of the album weeks before it's released!
26 claimed

Call Me Crazy

$50 USD
We boys will sing you a custom voicemail to the Marmalakes' tune of your choice AND! A signed physical copy and digital download of the album weeks before its released PLUS!! A limited run collectible T-shirt and a signed, physical copy of limited edition "Wells" single!
7 out of 150 of claimed

The Private Eye

$75 USD
Exclusive photos from our studio sessions in Denton and Austin including a hand-written description of what the heck is going on in the moment AND! A signed physical and digital copy of the album weeks before it's released (add $25 for signed vinyl) PLUS!! A limited run collectible T-shirt and a signed, numbered limited run collectible poster!
2 out of 100 of claimed

Wax Pack

$100 USD
The signed, limited edition collectible vinyl and limited run collectible T-shirt AND! A signed physical copy of the album and numbered limited run collectible poster PLUS!! A pair of guest list spots to ANY show of your choice in 2014!
14 out of 150 of claimed

Makin' Fat Beats

$125 USD
Josh will come to your house, set up his drum-kit and jam with you for 45 minutes! Or he can help you flesh out your latest song! He can even rock while you do the dishes, whatever you want! All skill levels are welcome! (Austin, Houston, New York, Lawrence, Muncie, DC, St. Louis, Nashville, New Orleans) AND! The signed, advance physical and digital copies of the album weeks before it's released!
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Yes, This Song Is About You

$150 USD
Chase writes and records you a custom song including your name and choice of subject matter AND! Signed physical copy of the CD (UPGRADE - add $25 for signed vinyl AND CD) PLUS!! Limited run collectible T-shirt and personal thank you in album liner notes FURTHERMORE!!! A signed, numbered limited run collectible poster!
2 out of 100 of claimed

Fan's "Fanny Pack"

$200 USD
TWO guest list spots for EVERY Marmalakes show in 2014! AND! TWO VIP tickets and backstage passes to an album release show (in Austin, Houston, NYC, Chicago, or Lawrence) PLUS!! TWO physical copies of the CD (UPGRADE - add $50 for TWO vinyl) FURTHERMORE!!! TWO limited run collectible T-shirts MOREOVER!!!! TWO numbered limited run collectible posters and a personal thank you in album liner notes!
3 out of 50 of claimed

O Captain! My Captain!

$400 USD
Party on a BOAT with Marmalakes and TWO of your best friends! (Only available in Austin) AND! A signed physical and digital copy of the album weeks before it's released (add $25 for signed vinyl) PLUS!! Limited run collectible T-shirt and signed, numbered limited run collectible poster FURTHERMORE!!! A personal thank you in the album liner notes!
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Why Don't We Do It In The Road

$500 USD
Chase plays a solo show at a location of your choosing (can be anywhere from 15-45min). He will come to your work, house or dog park and sing for you! AND! Signed limited edition collectible Vinyl PLUS!! Limited run collectible T-shirt and signed physical copy of the album FURTHERMORE!!! A numbered limited run collectible poster MOREOVER!!!! A personal thank you in album liner notes!
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The Do-Gooder

$1,000 USD
Marmalakes Acoustic House Concert! We'll have you tuning and swooning with a whole house full of your friends! We'll bring the wine and cheese. AND! A thank you call and a hand-written thank you note PLUS!! Your choice of ANY previous package!
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The Record Deal

$2,000 USD
Join Marmalakes in the studio! See the recording in progress, hang out with us and even record your own clap-track for a song on the new record!!! AND! TWO VIP tickets and TWO backstage passes to an album release show (in Austin, Houston, NYC, Chicago, or Lawrence) PLUS!! TWO physical copies of the album and TWO limited run collectible T-shirts FURTHERMORE!!! A signed, numbered limited run collectible poster and a personal thank you in album liner notes.
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An Affair to Remember

$4,000 USD
Have Marmalakes perform 2 hours at your next private event (wedding, anniversary, birthday, holiday party, company party, etc.) AND! TWO VIP tickets and TWO backstage passes to an album release show (Austin, Houston, NYC, Chicago, or Lawrence) PLUS!! TWO signed, physical copies of the album and FURTHERMORE!!! TWO limited run collectible T-shirts MOREOVER!!!! A personal thank you in album liner notes and a thank you call.
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We Will Do Whatever You Want

$5,000 USD
Really... WHATEVER. YOU. WANT.
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