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daena: The Alter Ego Album

Nashville-based, queer indie pop/rock artist daena is creating her debut full-length album.

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daena: The Alter Ego Album

daena: The Alter Ego Album

daena: The Alter Ego Album

daena: The Alter Ego Album

daena: The Alter Ego Album

Nashville-based, queer indie pop/rock artist daena is creating her debut full-length album.

Nashville-based, queer indie pop/rock artist daena is creating her debut full-length album.

Nashville-based, queer indie pop/rock artist daena is creating her debut full-length album.

Nashville-based, queer indie pop/rock artist daena is creating her debut full-length album.

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2 Campaigns |
Nashville, United States
$4,106 USD 67 backers
41% of $10,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
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Overview

Hi, I’m daena! I’m an indie pop/rock artist and songwriter from Old Bridge, NJ, currently based in Nashville TN, and I am in the process of creating my first ever full length record, Alter Ego! It’s a collection of songs about finding yourself through a quarter-life crisis and navigating life in your twenties - from the things I’m most confident about, to my deepest insecurities, to the people I love most - and it’s set to release this fall. By pre-ordering the album, buying a t-shirt, or choosing any other perk listed on the right, you’re helping fund this set of songs that are so close to my heart, and what I feel are some of my best to date.
 

My Story

Let me tell you a little bit more about me. I’ve been writing songs since I was 14 years old, and it sounds cheesy, but as soon as I found that outlet everything changed for me. I’ve come a long way from that awkward middle schooler writing songs about the Jonas Brothers, but I’m still that same kid at heart who just wants to share her passion with the world.



In the ten years since moving to Nashville, I’ve realized that writing, creating and performing songs as a career wasn’t just a pipe dream. I could really do this. I’ve developed my sound, found a community and most of all, written more songs than I could have ever imagined - which is why I’m finally ready to release my first full-length album, Alter Ego.

Crafting these songs with my co-writers and producer, Alexander Frieden, has challenged me to be more vulnerable and true to myself than I ever thought I could be in my music. These songs tell my story and I am honored to share it with you.

I’ve been inspired endlessly by some of my favorite artists and bands, including (but not limited to): Soccer Mommy, Taylor Swift, MUNA, Charli Adams, Conan Gray, Maggie Rogers, Liz Phair, Phoebe Bridgers, HAIM, Sasha Sloan and SO many others. Check out my full album inspo playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4dhrevDCnzFtnYGmYx7Rke?si=c20d90a267ea4b12

 

If you can contribute to help fund this record, check out the perks listed on the right that you’ll receive as a thank you for your help and donation! And if you’re unable to give, sharing this campaign with your friends and family on social media helps me out a ton too.

Thank you so much for joining me on this journey. Creating this album has truly excited me, and I can’t wait for you to hear it and for everything to come.


What I Need & What You Get

In order to make the best record I possibly can, I'm asking for your help.

So What Can You Get For Donating?

  • Digital Copy of the Album + Handwritten Thank You Note

  • Signed physical copy of the CD

  • daena t-shirt and buttons

  • A custom cassette of unreleased demos, home work tapes and voice memos of songs that didn't make the album (nowhere else on the Internet...yet)!

  • Track-by-track album commentary (a mini podcast episode from me to you featuring “the tea” on each song)

  • A cameo in my next music video!

So Where Will Your $ Go?

  • Song Recording and Production (currently in progress)

  • Song Mixing / Mastering

  • Promo Photos and Album Art

  • Album Distribution (sending to Spotify, Apple Music, etc)

  • Printing Physical CDs

  • Creating Merchandise (t-shirts, buttons, etc)

  • Plus, if we pass our goal, I'll be able to put money towards promotion and music video costs, as well as hiring musicians for my album release show!

​Timeline

My producer Alexander Frieden and I are currently finalizing the album tracklist and working on the lead single. We plan to track the rest of the songs throughout April and May, and have them all ready to go to mix by June. I plan on releasing the first single this summer, and depending on funding and schedules, I’ll continue to release 1-2 more singles along the way before dropping the whole album by September/October 2023. The work has just begun, and having this much time out really allows me to have a thorough approach and not skimp on any part of the process. This is a flexible timeline, and it will naturally mold to what is going to be best for this project and for me as an artist.
 

Other Ways You Can Help

  • Help get the word out and make some noise about this campaign

  • When the album is released, share it on social media!

  • Listen to daena wherever you stream or enjoy music.
     

Risks & Challenges

Making an album is a constantly evolving endeavor. There are endless moving parts and each have the potential to throw off plans as they were. I have learned so much since releasing my first EP in 2020, and I know that I'll be able to be flexible and creative in finding thoughtful solutions to any complications that may arise.
 

You. Are. Awesome.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for supporting me on this journey. None of this happens if not for you, and I am so grateful.

daena xx
 

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Choose your Perk

DIGITAL DOWNLOAD

$10 USD
Pre-order your digital copy of the “Alter Ego” album to listen to on any device! Includes a digital lyric booklet with exclusive artwork, plus, a personal handwritten thank you note in the mail.
Included Items
  • Digital Download of the Album
  • Handwritten Thank You Note
Estimated Shipping
October 2023
11 claimed

PHYSICAL CD

$20 USD
Your very own, physical CD of the “Alter Ego” album! Pop it in your car stereo or boom box (if you're a 90's kid like me) and enjoy the album artwork up close, including a lyric booklet with exclusive photos.
Included Items
  • Digital Download of the Album
  • Handwritten Thank You Note
  • Physical Copy of the Album
Estimated Shipping
October 2023
10 claimed
Ships to United States of America

LYRIC SHEET, SIGNED CD, BUTTON

$50 USD
Get a glimpse inside the writing room with this handwritten “Alter Ego” lyric sheet, while jamming to your signed copy of the “Alter Ego” album! Plus, this prize includes a daena button to add to your denim jacket or corkboard.
Included Items
  • Digital Download of the Album
  • Handwritten Thank You Note
  • Physical Copy of the Album
  • daena Button
  • “Alter Ego” Lyric Sheet
Estimated Shipping
October 2023
11 claimed
Ships worldwide.

T-SHIRT, SIGNED CD, BUTTON

$75 USD
Stick it to the man and don your new “This Is My Alter Ego” T-Shirt, while jamming to your signed copy of the “Alter Ego” album! Plus, this prize includes a daena button to add to your denim jacket or corkboard and a personal video thank you from me.
Included Items
  • Digital Download of the Album
  • Handwritten Thank You Note
  • “This Is My Alter Ego” T-Shirt
  • Personal Video Thank You
  • daena Button
  • Signed Copy of the Album
Estimated Shipping
October 2023
13 claimed
Ships to United States of America

"THE TEA": ALBUM COMMENTARY

$150 USD
Have I mentioned that I overshare…kind of a lot? Case in point: this perk includes track-by-track audio commentary for the entire album; and yes, I will be spilling all! Featuring co-writers, special guests and original voice memo clips from the writing room, it’ll be like your own personal mini podcast episode from me to you.
Included Items
  • Digital Download of the Album
  • Handwritten Thank You Note
  • “This Is My Alter Ego” T-Shirt
  • Personal Video Thank You
  • daena Button
  • Signed Copy of the Album
  • "The Tea" Album Commentary
Estimated Shipping
October 2023
4 claimed
Ships to United States of America

THE "B-SIDES" PACKAGE

$250 USD
This package includes a custom cassette with the "B-Sides" of the album! These are unreleased and exclusive demos, voice memos, and home work tapes of songs that didn't make the cut for the record. Comes printed with exclusive artwork (you'll also be sent digital MP3s of each song). These don't exist anywhere else on the Internet...for now ;)
Included Items
  • Digital Download of the Album
  • Handwritten Thank You Note
  • “This Is My Alter Ego” T-Shirt
  • Personal Video Thank You
  • daena Button
  • Signed Copy of the Album
  • "The Tea" Album Commentary
  • The "B-Sides" of Alter Ego
Estimated Shipping
October 2023
2 claimed
Ships to United States of America

CAMEO IN MY MUSIC VIDEO

$500 USD
You’re invited to the set of the “Alter Ego” music video! You’ll get VIP treatment and have your very own cameo in the official music video (transportation to Nashville not provided. If unable to get to Nashville, no worries - we can do it virtually! Date TBD).
Included Items
  • Digital Download of the Album
  • Handwritten Thank You Note
  • “This Is My Alter Ego” T-Shirt
  • Personal Video Thank You
  • daena Button
  • Signed Copy of the Album
  • "The Tea" Album Commentary
  • The "B-Sides" of Alter Ego
  • Alter Ego Music Video Cameo
  • “Alter Ego” Lyric Sheet
Estimated Shipping
October 2023
0 claimed
Ships to United States of America

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