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Artifakts - Vinyl Press EP Campaign

I am a producer from Wisconsin who is looking to fund my first vinyl press.

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Artifakts - Vinyl Press EP Campaign

Artifakts - Vinyl Press EP Campaign

Artifakts - Vinyl Press EP Campaign

Artifakts - Vinyl Press EP Campaign

Artifakts - Vinyl Press EP Campaign

I am a producer from Wisconsin who is looking to fund my first vinyl press.

I am a producer from Wisconsin who is looking to fund my first vinyl press.

I am a producer from Wisconsin who is looking to fund my first vinyl press.

I am a producer from Wisconsin who is looking to fund my first vinyl press.

Garret Meyer
Garret Meyer
Garret Meyer
Garret Meyer
1 Campaign |
Manitowoc, United States
$1,084 USD 60 backers
108% of $1,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
Choose your Perk

Thank You

$1 USD
0 claimed

MP3 Download Pre-release

$5 USD
2 claimed

Vinyl Copy of EP

$10 USD
50 out of 80 of claimed
sold out

Vinyl + Credits

$50 USD
4 out of 4 of claimed
sold out

Complete Pack

$100 USD
2 out of 2 of claimed

Who pays for music these days? 

It may be a sad question to many, but it is certainly a reasonable one given the availability of direct downloads (many pirated or free of charge) and other free music digital platforms. It would be nice going to the store (or itunes) and knowing that every time you pay for a song or compilation of music, your contribution goes directly to where it should; the artist that created it. Unfortunately, that isn't the case. I sat for quite some time thinking of how I could release my own music, fund real, tangible copies of something I made, and give it directly to the people that have been following and contributing to what I've done. A CD in this day and age will run anywhere from $12.99 to $24.99 with the artist receiving MAYBE a few cents. I decided to have my latest release of music (a short EP of downtempo and easy listening hip hop instrumentals) independently pressed to vinyl, and able to be purchased and shipped for only $10, each dollar funding the copy you've contributed towards. 

Who I Am

My name is Garret Meyer and I am a 22 year old producer, beat maker, DJ and instrumentalist under the name Artifakts from the small town of Manitowoc, Wisconsin. I have been extremely passionate about music my entire life, and now, with the help of a local record store, your support and indiegogo, I am hoping to finally create and release my first solo project! I started playing music at a young age, being involved in school band and soon thereafter picking up guitar in middle school. In high school I pursed guitar, bass and upright bass through various school productions. After high school I soon realized I wanted to continue to make music, but not traditionally in a band. With self-invested studio equipment at my disposal, I soon grew an infatuation with electronically altered hip hop music. 

My style of music dabbles somewhere between dusty hip hop and ambient downtempo. It takes old, obscure breaks from vinyl buried deep in the crates of small town America, and brings life to them again by manipulation, distortion, and creation of sound. I have always loved and envied the dusty sounds and crackle of an aged vinyl record (partially the inspiration behind my name) and I am hoping to release my first instrumental EP in such a timeless format. I strongly recommend listening to music I have released on my website at http://www.artifaktsmusic.com/. 

What I Need & What You Get

The goal set for this project is $1,000. This will cover the pressing of 100 vinyl (7") records (9-13 minutes total), record sleves, labels, and shipping of my first solo EP. Seeing as I usually give out all of my music for free, I will also provide a download link to everyone (donation or not) and will make cost of each record as low as possible for you. 

Any donations in excess of $1,000 will be donated to a cause close to my heart, the National Adoption Center, to help place foster children with loving families. 

Here is the breakdown for funds required to press my EP- 

  • $675.00 to press 100 (7") heavy weight vinyl records.
  • $150.00 for x100 sticker labels, jackets and sleeves.
  • $175.00 for shipping, packaging & postage. 

What You Get-

For each increment of donation, you will recieve the following:

UNDER $10 - Pre-release date MP3 download

              $10 - Pre-release date MP3 download + 7" Vinyl hardcopy

              $50 - All of the above + Sponsorship/Thank You credits (on digital cover art)


Other Ways You Can Help 

If you can't contribute, no worries!!! Here are some other ways you can help:

  • Get the word out and make some noise about this campaign! Link on facebook, twitter or any other social networking site you use!
  • Like my facebook page and spread my music!
  • Download the EP in December!

Every last bit of support is greatly appreciated and will help towards reaching my goal!

IF I DON'T REACH MY GOAL

If I do not reach my project goal all funds will go towards a new campaign to release the EP at a later date and 10% will go to the charity of choice. 

If you have ANY questions or concerns as to this campaign please feel free to email me at artifaktsmusic@gmail.com and I will be sure to reply promptly!


Thank you so much for your time and consideration!

Garret M. 

www.artifaktsmusic.com

  

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