About, well Us and Everything we want to do...
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I started this online magazine, named after a song by one of the most influential artists in my lifetime, I call it Xombiewoof Music Magazine, or just Xombiewoof, for short. I stated it as a blog talking about what I love, Music... as a Musician, a drummer specifically, I wanted to to share my thoughts about music and about instruments and more. in the past 4 years since I started it, I now review music from artists all over the world, talk with and interview musical greats and find myself delving more into the music industry than some magazines that have a larger "Rep", mostly because it's all about the music and not the money
We don't have big advertisers, frankly most of our "ads" are free to companies that I have connected with in exchange for meeting their sponsored artists or as a thank you for the review materials.
one thing I have noticed is that with Music being such a formidable force for the development self esteem and self worth, schools and educational institutions are having a horrible time keeping programs alive, I decided I needed to do something.
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I want to start a Record Label / Recording Studio that also houses a Music Museum and Music School. Xombiewoof records will be a place where we can find talented artists and produce quantity music, provide a service to the musical community and create a safe learning environment for kids. Part of Xombiewoof records will be "The Free-Space" Studios, an after-school program, open to the community to provide a central location with Educational resources, such as tutors for Education needs, Math, English, Science and Tutoring and lessons in Music!
Xombiewoof Records / Free-Space Studios will also offer Summer "Rock Camps" that will be day camp activities for kids with an interest in music to learn about music, attend music clinics and meet recording artists that can steer them towards a rich and rewarding future with music. Best of all, the Record Label part will financially support the educational part, so we can offer the services and educational resources FOR FREE TO KIDS!
This is all part of our plan for the Heartbeat4Kids Foundation, a planned service to support educational resources in our community, and with luck and hard work, we will be able to open a "Free-Space" Studio in every Major City!
But we have to start with One!
Short Summary about the Record Label
Xombiewoof Records is a small independent Record Label to be started
with the intent of seeking out and recording music by new and unsigned
artists.
Music is a life affirming gift, it can bring you
happiness and give hope when all seems low. Music allows us to express
ourselves and find in others the words that capture our feelings. there
are countless musicians and artists in the world that for one reason or
another are not able to get their talents recorded and shared with the
world. Even in this age of technology when music is easily downloaded
and "shared" bands that are unsigned have limited ability and
resources.
We want to be the game changers, the "fairy
godfathers" of music, we have started the development of our Recording
Studios and Mastering Facility, and we have contacted Record Pressing
facilities in Los Angeles, New York and Indiana that will do our Vinyl
Production and Packaging.
What We Need & What You Get
Yes, we said "Vinyl", there was a time when making a record meant you
made it to the top and you would create something that would be
treasured by fans all over the world, The record gave way to the CD, and
then to Digital Media, however the avid collector, hardcore fan and old
school music lovers still seek out Vinyl, the sound quality is superb
and there is nothing more fascinating than placing that big black disc
on a turntable.
In recent years, Records have made a grand
comeback, Record Companies have started Producing Vinyl again, Small
Record Labels are popping up everywhere and Record Stores have become an
Oasis of Musical Adventures once more.
As I said earlier, Xombiewoof started as a
small independent music and entertainment magazine 4 years ago and we
have grown into an Online Publication that is now read on computers,
tablets and cellphones all over the world, translated into 4 languages
and we specialize in music reviews and connection artists with fans and
potential fans. Xombiewoof is perfectly paced for taking the next step
in music reporting, by creating an outlet for unsigned artists to bring
their music to you!
Unlike a traditional Record Company, we are
not going to Contractually sign the Artists to produce a specific amount
of records, each artist will be approached by us and offered a
"Pressing Agreement", The agreement will obligate the band to come up
with no less than 40% of the Recording and Production Cost, we will
record and Produce a "Limited Edition", collectable record pressing that
will be numbered and assigned a letter of authenticity, distributed to
record stores and through direct sales through our Big Cartel site - http://xombiewoofrecords.bigcartel.com,
and the band will receive, after production costs are met, their
initial 40% of cost and an additional 25% of the sales. Pressings will
be limited to no more than 2000 copies of any album or single, there
will be subscription services , like a "Record of the Month" Club and we
will also post the music for streaming at our Soundcloud page - https://soundcloud.com/xombiewoof,
where our artists' music can be heard, along side nationally supported
artists and other independent music publishers, bringing our subscribers
and the public new music daily and always providing alternatives to the
norm.
Once we have met our obligation to produce, publish and
market the bands single or album, we will connect with marketing
agencies, PR agencies and larger labels to "shop the album" with the
band and get them connected with a Label that will possibly sign them to
a larger contract, or the band can stay with us and make as many or as
few albums they like.
The Impact
Our major impact Goal is to help artists young and old achieve their dreams and create a collection of works from artists all over the united states, and possibly the world. we will be taking a large portion of the proceeds and using it to support the Heartbeat4Kids Program to continue Music Education in Schools as well as an after school program to keep kids in school and off the streets.
We have
already connected with 5 Musical groups and have started production on
the masters for 2 of the upcoming releases, lets make some magic
together. Supporters of this project have a unique opportunity to be
part of a great project and will be noted on each pressing as
contributing producers. we will forward to you info on the bands you
have supported and they will be your fans and your greatest admirers.
Standard Pressings and Editions will be on standard Black Vinyl,
where Limited Editions, Subscription Picks and Specials will be on
Single, Mulch-colored or Blended Color Vinyl, each one becoming not just
a source of great music, but a truly "one of a kind" presentation of a
bands hard work.
We will also produce Flexi-Disc and Other
recorded media editions that will cater to collectors and people that
want the fun gift for the record collector they know.
Come On, who has not ever wanted to be a Record Producer, now is your chance!
Other Ways You Can Help
Are you an Artist or Musician, we are looking for people that want to be a part of this, share or web sites and our message!
- We need a Virtual and real world street team, We supply the tools and some great perks!.
- Using the Indiegogo share tools will hep us, again, spread the word!
Project Notes and Info:
We will be doing updates as this project continues and as we grow, we will involve you more and more, you will have a role in supporting the arts and finding the next major music stars!
Photographs, Videos and More will be added!
Ideally, we want to get something small so we can give something more, the 25,000.00 we seek to gather will allow us to open a Business that will support a School, that will support a Community that will support it's Children, giving them hope and love and support, all that Music offers us on a daily basis!