My Story
My name is Gemma Laurence and I’m an indie folk singer/songwriter from Brunswick, Maine. I’ve been writing music for years now, but it was not until December of 2018 that I got the exciting opportunity to record my music professionally with mixer/engineer Jud Caswell at Frog Hollow Studio in Maine. Fast-forward six months and here we are! I am thrilled to announce that I will be releasing my debut album, Crooked Heart, on Friday August 16th 2019.
Crooked Heart tells a story about the people and places left behind for new beginnings. There are old songs, new songs, and some songs you haven't heard yet! It's got foot-stomping banjo riffs, some killer cello solos, and a whole lot of heart. I cannot wait to share it with you – but I need your help in order to do that.
As a full-time student at Middlebury College and an independent artist, I don’t have the same level of funding as an artist signed by a record label. Making an album costs money, so, as many independent artists are doing nowadays, I am turning to you all to help me! I'm launching a crowdfunding campaign on IndieGoGo in order to cover production costs and make this album ready for you all to hear!
How You Can Help
By contributing to the campaign, you will help me cover the costs of:
- Recording, engineering, mixing, and mastering the album with Jud Caswell at Frog Hollow Studio
- Hiring professional cellist, April Reed-Cox, to feature on the record
- Paying graphic designer, Emma Katz, for the album artwork
- Paying videographer, Lucy Rinzler-Day, to shoot the promotional video
- Physical CD production
What You'll Get
- The album one month in advance! By contributing $10 or more, you will receive an early digital download of Crooked Heart a month before the release date
- Signed CDs
- Lyric booklets
- A bonus song recorded exclusively for crowdfund supporters like you
Check out the perks on the right for more details! I am aiming to raise $4,000 by August 16th (the day that the album drops), so we’ve got 7 weeks to make this happen. I’m so grateful for any amount that you choose to give. Every donation (no matter how big) gets me one step closer to sharing my music with you, and that's what matters to me most.
Other Ways You Can Help
Not everyone is in the position to give, and that's okay! Whether or not you may be able to make a contribution, you can help me by:
- Sharing this campaign on social media or sending it to friends and family
- Spreading the word about my album, and encouraging people to follow my music on Instagram @gemma.laurence.music and on Facebook @Gemma Laurence Music
Your support means the world to me. Thank you to everyone who has helped make this album and to everyone who has encouraged me over the years. I am so grateful for each and every one of you, and I cannot wait to share Crooked Heart with you.
Thank you.
With all my crooked love,
Gemma
