Who are The Womb?
The Womb are a band I formed in 1998 in England, now based in Australia. With an ever-changing line up, I have released 19 albums since then, all of which are available for free download at http://www.alandriscoll.com/thewomb
However, due to giving away our music for free, The Womb is in desperate need of some financial aid, in order to keep our songs online and upgrade the rapidly deteriorating laptop on which we record our songs.
What do I need?
I've set the crowdfunding target at the $500 minimum because any contribution will make a difference and be appreciated. If I end up outreaching this, and manage to raise the 1000 or so dollars I'd need to buy a new laptop with the memory capabilities to keep recording and even turn The Womb into a live act, all the better. But in the meantime, there's still website hosting fees to pay, and the occasional need to eat. So every little really does help.
What do you get?
I've kept the rewards nice and simple. $5 or more ensures you our eternal gratitude and the knowledge you're helping me continue making my music available to others for free.
The real tangible rewards start at $20. Later in 2013, when I have finished my current project of remastering all of The Womb's albums, I will be releasing a double CD compilation to celebrate our 15th anniversary entitled 'If Destroyed Still True - The Very Best of The Womb (1998-2013).' Donating $20 or more guarantees you a beautifully presented CD copy of this album to be sent to you immediately upon its release.
For a donation of $50 or more, I will write and record a personalised song on any topic or theme you desire. To get an idea of the quality you can expect, there is a playlist of previously commissioned personalised Womb songs at http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRvFXD1KvgCrJ2AUUOD1PoDfUSB02Zj1c
So get creative with your ideas. It could be a gift of a love song, a personal tribute, or just something you've always wanted to hear a song about. I'll work with you to make sure I match your tastes as closely as possible.
$60 gets you a personalised song AND a CD copy of the Best Of album.
Finally, a donation of $100 or more gets you all of the above, plus an Executive Producer credit on the album on which your song appears.
How else can you help?
Even if you can't afford to contribute, spreading the word about this campaign would be hugely appreciated. Maybe there's someone out there who would love a personalised song by The Womb, and you can help put us in touch.
Finally...
Thanks in advance for any support that comes my way. And whether or not you choose to contribute to this campaign, please be sure to visit http://www.alandriscoll.com/thewomb and download some of our free records. Getting my music heard is what makes it all worth it.