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Rayuela - New Album Release by Cuñao

Support Cuñao's new 2020 album Rayuela. Help with publicity, distribution and production cost.

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Rayuela - New Album Release by Cuñao

Rayuela - New Album Release by Cuñao

Rayuela - New Album Release by Cuñao

Rayuela - New Album Release by Cuñao

Rayuela - New Album Release by Cuñao

Support Cuñao's new 2020 album Rayuela. Help with publicity, distribution and production cost.

Support Cuñao's new 2020 album Rayuela. Help with publicity, distribution and production cost.

Support Cuñao's new 2020 album Rayuela. Help with publicity, distribution and production cost.

Support Cuñao's new 2020 album Rayuela. Help with publicity, distribution and production cost.

Julio Montero
Julio Montero
Julio Montero
Julio Montero
1 Campaign |
Los Angeles, United States
$5,700 USD 93 backers
113% of $5,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal

About Cuñao

Cuñao is a Los Angeles-based, Latin Folk group. They use their multi-ethnic background and influences to create evocative, poetic songs that transcend time and leave listeners with lush images. Cuñao puts a global twist on their Latin sound by exploring African rhythms, Eastern European melodies, Classical music and American Rock aesthetics.

 

Rayuela

Rayuela is our second full length album. It is slated for release on April 10th, 2020 through our own label, Ides of March Records. We have been self-producing and recording the album for the past 4 years. Now, the album has been mixed and mastered, artwork has been designed and finalized and album is ready to be presented to the world.

Rayuela is loosely Influenced by a Julio Cortazar novel by the same name; the novel was a starting point thanks to its interesting use of form and chapter sequencing. Cuñao's Rayuela is an interweaving of different musical styles and rhythms glued together through dreamy and introspective lyrical content dealing with death, love, the mysterious, and finding oneself. Several themes and musical styles are often explored within the same song.

The album is broken down into four 'Episodios':

  1. Agua, vida y muerte 
  2. Cosas del corazón
  3. Qui?
  4. En route 

Listeners can experience Rayuela from start to finish, or each episodio can be heard on its own as a freestanding chapter.

The beautiful artwork on the album was created by our bass player Josel Cruz, while band members portraits were painted by Susan Shilling. Altogether, the imagery, audio and lyrical elements create a unique story that blurs boundaries and transcends language barriers.

 

What We Need & What You Get

We think everyone should listen to this album!

With this campaign, we are asking for your help to reach as wide an audience as possible. This album was recorded and produced entirely on our own,  so the funds we raise will go directly toward paying for publicity. We have already taken care of pressing 1000 CDs and other merchandising perks such as T-shirts and buttons.

To top it all off, we are planning an album release show on Thursday April 9th in downtown Los Angeles. This show will help us launch the album with the greatest impact, and we've invited our favorite collaborators and musician friends to perform.

Rayuela Cost:

  • Publicity cost - $6500
  • CD Pressing for 1000 CD - $1400
  • Mastering - $800
  • Merchandise - $500

Total cost: $9200. We are asking for $5k which is partial coverage of our total cost. 

We have already absorbed the cost of pressing CDs, so we can deliver them to our funders as soon as the campaign ends and BEFORE the April 10th release date. Regardless of whether we make our goal or not, Rayuela will be born to the world. But we NEED your help to make it a success.

 

The Impact

The production of the album is finished, the CDs are here, and all that remains is helping the album be born into the world. With your contribution, you are not only helping us pay for the publicity, you ARE part of the publicity. With your help we can make people notice and listen.

We think Rayuela is a musical experience. We hope that when you listen, you hopscotch your way to new unknown worlds, letting the notes from each instrument transport you through time, place and mood. We hope that in this music you will find moments of shared humanity, empathy and joy.

Won't you help us spread the word and reach as many people as possible?

 

Risks & Challenges

The album will be released on April 10th even if we fail to reach our goal. However, our total cost for album production is $9200. Playing shows, and selling merch has allowed us to partially cover those expenses. We've taken on the debt of CD Mastering, CD Replication and Merchandising upfront. In addition, the cost of publicity has put us over our financial limit. The $5k fund we are asking for will make sure that we have a successful album launch on April 10th, and help us get the word out. The more people support this campaign, the more possible it is to make high quality music videos and order different kinds of merch to share with you. With enough support, it might even allow us to plan short live tours.

 

Other Ways You Can Help

If you cannot make a financial contribution at the moment, that's ok! We still want you to be part of this effort. We will be just as thankful if you can share the campaign, invite friends, and spread the word!

There are plenty of sharing options for you to let your friends know about this album.

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Eternal Thanks! Art Bundle

Eternal Thanks! Art Bundle

$5 USD
If you don't want a physical reward we kindly offer our infinite gratitude! But we won't let you go empty handed... We will send you a personalized thank you email, and list your name on our website. We'll also include multiple digital art wallpapers, so you can decorate your desktop or mobile device, or even print yourself a copy!
Included Items
  • Rayuela Digital Art package
  • Thank you on Cuñao website
  • Personalized Thank You Email
Estimated Shipping
March 2020
1 claimed
3 Button Bundle

3 Button Bundle

$7 USD
Wear your favorite Cuñao in style! This bundle includes three 1.25" pins.
Included Items
  • Rayuela Digital Art package
  • Thank you on Cuñao website
  • Personalized Thank You Email
  • Cuñao 1.25" Button (3)
Estimated Shipping
March 2020
0 claimed
Ships to United States of America
Rayuela Album Digital Download

Rayuela Album Digital Download

$10 USD $12 USD (16% off)
This options allows a digital download of the full Rayuela album as soon as the campaign is over. You will also receive a download of beautiful artwork and your name will be posted as a contributor on the Cuñao website.
Included Items
  • Rayuela Digital Art package
  • Thank you on Cuñao website
  • Rayuela Album Digital Download
  • Personalized Thank You Email
Estimated Shipping
March 2020
12 claimed
Rayuela CD

Rayuela CD

$13 USD $15 USD (13% off)
You get a copy of the first press of the Rayuela CD. Includes digital download of the album, plus all digital art and many thank yous!
Included Items
  • Rayuela Digital Art package
  • Thank you on Cuñao website
  • Rayuela Album Digital Download
  • Rayuela CD
  • Surprise Cuñao Button
  • Personalized Thank You Email
Estimated Shipping
March 2020
3 claimed
Ships to United States of America
Signed Copy of Rayuela CD

Signed Copy of Rayuela CD

$20 USD $30 USD (33% off)
You get all the CD pre-order perks, but your copy will be signed by all Cuñao band members.
Included Items
  • Rayuela Digital Art package
  • Thank you on Cuñao website
  • Rayuela Album Digital Download
  • Signed Copy of Rayuela CD
  • Surprise Cuñao Button
  • Personalized Thank You Email
Estimated Shipping
March 2020
9 claimed
Ships to United States of America
Cuñao Tri-Blend Blue T-Shirt

Cuñao Tri-Blend Blue T-Shirt

$20 USD
Beautiful Tri-blend blue screen printed T-shirt with Cuñao gold logo.
Included Items
  • Thank you on Cuñao website
  • Cuñao Silk screen T- Shirt
  • Personalized Thank You Email
Estimated Shipping
April 2020
8 claimed
Ships to United States of America
T-Shirt / CD Premium Bundle

T-Shirt / CD Premium Bundle

$30 USD
This is a Tri-blend blue T-shirt with gold Cuñao logo bundled with Rayuela CD and all the digital files.
Included Items
  • Rayuela Digital Art package
  • Thank you on Cuñao website
  • Rayuela Album Digital Download
  • Rayuela CD
  • Surprise Cuñao Button (2)
  • Cuñao Silk screen T- Shirt
  • Personalized Thank You Email
Estimated Shipping
April 2020
17 claimed
Ships to United States of America
Rayuela CD & SYA Vinyl Bundle

Rayuela CD & SYA Vinyl Bundle

$30 USD $35 USD (14% off)
Listen to our latest album Rayuela before anyone else. Then go back and listen to our last full length album, "Sangre Y Arena", in all its analog vinyl record glory.
Included Items
  • Thank you on Cuñao website
  • Rayuela Album Digital Download
  • Rayuela CD
  • Surprise Cuñao Button
  • Sangre Y Arena Vinyl Record
  • Personalized Thank You Email
Estimated Shipping
March 2020
3 claimed
Ships to United States of America
Cuñao Catalog CD Bundle

Cuñao Catalog CD Bundle

$35 USD $42 USD (16% off)
Have the full Cuñao listening catalog for only $35. 2 full length albums: Rayuela (2020), Sangre Y Arena (2015), plus two EPs: Invierno Tropical (2018), and Los Testigos (2014).
Included Items
  • Rayuela Digital Art package
  • Thank you on Cuñao website
  • Rayuela Album Digital Download
  • Rayuela CD
  • Sangre Y Arena CD
  • Invierno Tropical
  • Los Testigos
  • Personalized Thank You Email
Estimated Shipping
March 2020
6 out of 10 of claimed
Ships to United States of America
Rayuela 10 CD Super-Supporter

Rayuela 10 CD Super-Supporter

$100 USD $150 USD (33% off)
Spread the word and get a big discount by purchasing 10 CDs. Give them as gifts to your friends and family. In addition you'll get all the digital goodies and 3 Cuñao button surprise. If you are in the Los Angeles area, you are also included as a guest to our album release show on April 9th, 2020 at Civic Center Studios.
Included Items
  • Rayuela Digital Art package
  • Thank you on Cuñao website
  • Rayuela Album Digital Download
  • Rayuela 10 CD Bundle
  • Personalized Thank You Email
  • Cuñao 1.25" Button (3)
  • Release Show guestlist 4/09/20
Estimated Shipping
March 2020
6 out of 10 of claimed
Ships to United States of America
Song of your choice Cuñaofied

Song of your choice Cuñaofied

$350 USD
Choose a song... Any song. And we will make an arrangement of it. If you are in the Los Angeles area, you will be invited to join the band for a special rehearsal for the song. You can even rehearse with us! You are also included as a guest to our album release show on April 9th, 2020 at Civic Center Studios.
Included Items
  • Rayuela Digital Art package
  • Thank you on Cuñao website
  • Rayuela Album Digital Download
  • Song of your choice Cuñaofied
  • Attend a Cuñao rehearsal
  • Release Show guestlist 4/09/20
Estimated Shipping
May 2020
1 out of 3 of claimed
Cuñao House Concert

Cuñao House Concert

$650 USD
Have Cuñao play an acoustic concert in your living room. We will play for an hour at your location within the city of Los Angeles area. You receive all our digital artwork files as well as a digital download of the new album. You are also included as a guest to our album release show on April 9th, 2020 at Civic Center Studios.
Included Items
  • Rayuela Digital Art package
  • Thank you on Cuñao website
  • Rayuela Album Digital Download
  • Cuñao House Concert
  • Release Show guestlist 4/09/20
Estimated Shipping
May 2020
0 out of 1 of claimed
Cuñao House Concert
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Cuñao House Concert

$650 USD
Estimated Shipping
May 2020
2 out of 2 of claimed
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