We Did It — Now Let’s Bring Your Perks to Life
Dear Indiegogo Community,
We’re deeply grateful. Because of your incredible support, we not only reached our original goal—we reached our stretch goal too. This means our upcoming album, This Is the Venue, will be pressed on vinyl and completed with the care, creativity, and quality it deserves.
Now that the campaign is complete, here’s what’s next for your perks:
Digital Download Supporters
If your perk includes a digital copy of the album, we’ll be sending it directly to your inbox as soon as the album is released later this year. You’ll be among the very first to hear it.
Harmony Keeper Tier – Thank You Videos
Thank you videos will be sent to the email you provided starting next week.
Melodic Messenger Tier – Personalized Songs
If your perk includes a custom song, please fill out this form so we can begin your song creation process:
https://www.mamuse.org/personalized-songs
Scroll to the bottom of the page to complete the form with all your details.
Online Harmony Session + Song Perks
If your perk includes a 1:1 harmony session and a personalized song, please:
Fill out this form to begin the song process.
Keep an eye on your inbox—we will reach out this week to coordinate your session.
House Concert Hosts
We are honored to bring our music into your space. We’ll be in touch soon via email to begin the scheduling process and coordinate details.
This campaign was powered by community. Your belief in this project has fueled us to keep going. We are now back in the studio, pouring our hearts into the music, and will continue to keep you updated on its progress.
With deep appreciation,
Karisha, Sarah, and the MaMuse Band
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A warm hello from MaMuse. We are a female folk duo that has sprouted wings and grown into a soulful four-piece nationally touring band. For the last 18 years we have rooted ourselves in creating music that uplifts and inspires. Our mission is to foster connection, resilience, and joy through our creative works.
This is our most heartfelt and dynamic album yet; a collection of songs that dive deep into the full spectrum of human experience. Inspired by the adaptability needed to face the challenges of the modern world, "This is the Venue" suggests a grounding in the present moment, emphasizing that no matter the circumstances, the here and now is the stage for everything to unfold. This album invites listeners into a world of cathartic grooves, soul-stirring poetry, rich vocal harmonies, intimate storytelling and heart-breaking piano riffs.
We have made a leap into the studio to begin the recording process. We’re calling on our community to help us see this project through as we continue the recording, and further refine the music through layering, mixing, mastering, and production. Together, we can bring "This is the Venue" to life.
Consider joining our CSA (Community Supported Artistry). By contributing, you’re not just supporting the making of an album—you’re investing in independent artists and a movement of music that holds space for people in times of joy, challenge, and change.
What We Need & What You Get
To complete "This is the Venue," we are aiming to raise $35,000. These funds will go toward:
Studio recording & engineering – Bringing our full band together in Northern California at Bird & Egg Studios.
Mixing & mastering – Ensuring the highest quality sound.
Production & album design – Crafting the physical and digital release.
Video documentation & promotion – Sharing behind-the-scenes footage and bringing our music to more people.
Fair Pay for hired musicians - We honor our Collaborators!
We’ve created some incredible perks to thank you for your support.
The Impact
"This is the Venue" is more than just an album—it’s a reflection of what it means to be human in this time. These songs hold space for grief and celebration, for the hard conversations and the healing that follows.
This project is deeply personal, and it’s also about all of us. Over the years, our community has told us how our music has held them through life’s biggest moments—love, loss, birth, and transformation. This album is our way of giving back, of offering a musical companion for the road ahead.
By supporting this campaign, you’re helping us continue this work:
Creating music that serves as a soundtrack for movement, meditation, and gathering.
Uplifting the independent music industry and funding art directly from the source.
Strengthening a community of people who believe in the power of song.
Risks & Challenges
As independent artists, we’ve always taken on the challenge of funding our own music, and we know the road to completing an album is filled with unexpected twists.
Potential challenges include:
Unexpected production costs – If we need more time in the studio, we’ll adjust and keep our supporters updated.
Printing & distribution delays – We will be transparent with timelines and make sure digital downloads are available first.
Logistical hurdles for perks – We will work closely with our team to ensure smooth fulfillment of all backer rewards.
We are committed to making "This is the Venue" a reality. No matter what, this music will find its way to you.
