A BIT OF BACKSTORY ON LAST YEAR
So, with all honesty, last year was a bit of a write-off for me. There were a few speed bumps which made it hard to get out and play shows, and almost impossible to release music. It felt like everything just came to a standstill.
I was stuck between two different sonic directions that I could go down, which left me confused on what I wanted. So, I took some time for myself to work out where to go next.
I spent some time at the container (where we rehearse - it's a shipping container that Rory turned into a studio) to flesh out some songs with the boys. We also travelled up to Manchester to see Jim White to start producing some demos.
THE EP
I wrote about 30 songs and whittled them down to 4-5 tracks that I felt would shape a really strong, consistent EP.
I want to create something that matters. Something I’m proud of. Something that holds sonic consistency whilst telling a story and speaking about the problems that got swept under the rug.
The demos that I’d like to put out as an EP are at a solid point right now. This is the sound I’ve been trying to reach since starting Split The Dealer in 2019. I can’t explain how proud I am of these tracks - but I want to get them right. So, that’s why I’m launching this Crowdfunder.
I signed a deal last year with Marshall as a live agent, and with an EP on the horizon, they'll be able to tie in some really good shows/tours to push the EP, and I have a team in place ready to do a hefty push on the new music, with a load of new content.
IDEAS & PLANS
So, releasing music today revolves a lot around short form video content and building a strong community. It's weird how fast things keep changing, but I really want to bring some of the things I used to do into this new form of releasing.
I usually create characters that visually represent my songs. Something to personify the music and bring on the release journey. I spent two days making a paper mache head for Dreamstate, and have no regrets hahaha
I've got some strong character ideas for these songs, and some interesting video content I want to make for them. I'm going to spend a lot of time creating interesting visuals and working these songs to the best of my ability.
CHALLENGES & REWARDS
So, with everything the way it is right now, keeping your head above the MASSIVE ocean of artists can be really difficult. After overthinking for the last year, I've got some ideas that I think represent me and my music fully, and the only way to stand out is to just throw everything at them and work hard.
We've created a list of varied rewards that you can get for being involved. You can check them all out on the side.
I really want to make up for the sparse releases and shows of last year and get the ball rolling (and not stop). I've got so many plans to go alongside these releases that will help create bigger and better shows too.
Previous Achievements
1.5 million streams on Chinchilla (Spotify)
Multiple Radio 1 plays (Which we'll be aiming for with these singles/EP)
2 x Landed Dream League Soccer (Hard To Take & Dreamstate)
Played Wolves V Brentford Half-time show at Molineux Stadium
Thanks for coming to my Ted Talk, I hope you like the rewards, and let's make this a MASSIVE EP drop.
Cheeeeers,
Split