Independent music producers wanted
We're going to have another go at the idea of an independent digital music distribution network.
This idea was first rolled out a little while ago here on bootstrapme.com and on a parallel blog called IndieTune.
Though the name is likely to undergo a change soon, the idea is still very much alive and we've had some contacts, including a query from a music producer in Europe who is interested in participating in the concept.
Two areas of the idea that have evolved a bit in the past few weeks are the variety of formats we hope to incorporate into our network and the basic model we hope to follow in creating it.
First, we're hoping to be as liberal as we can on the issue of format, accepting anything from CD's to e-mailed digital files even files transferred through instant messenger.
You name it. If you've got an idea for transmitting music from producer to listener we'll try to find a way to work with you.
Second, in keeping with the goal of allowing virtually any format, we are going to be changing the basic business model of the company from a retail to a service operation.
The service model will also allow creators to keep more of the money earned by their creations. While a retail model would use a 200 % mark-up for music sold through the network, the service model will simply charge 24 % of the total cost of the music purchased.
The individual creator will be responsible for any necessary collection of sales tax, cost of shipping or transmitting the music ordered to the customer and any return or refund issues. There may be reason to believe that the digital age will push music from a more retail oriented to a more service oriented business in any case.
At first, progress on the network and our first music available will be announced here on bootstrapme.com since we're hoping the progress of this bootstrap venture will also prove informative to readers. If you've got a suggestion, please contact me.
Eventually we will transfer the service to a website of its own as revenue from the operation grows.
Also, if you have a new killer app that might work for our new site, which will involve at first payment through PayPal then later through credit card, and would like to discuss a collaboration perhaps on an income percentage basis or an exchange of services in which we would promote your app as our main operating tool, again please get in touch.
November 23rd, 2007 at 6:22 am
Hello,
I am an Electro / Funky House Producer, is this type of genre something you would be interested in?
November 25th, 2007 at 8:40 am
Hey, Sublusive. Please e-mail a sample of your stuff to idea_man68@yahoo.com with some contact info and we’ll talk.
September 5th, 2009 at 12:55 pm
I am a 20 year old hih hop/r&b/pop producer contact me at 925 395 8151 or marleebadb@ymail.com if I fit the criteria I am ready to make it happen and look forward to your reasponse
September 24th, 2009 at 6:36 pm
Hello!
I am Sasha Vann, publicist for highly-noted DMV producer Judah. This guy is known throughout Washington DC and surrounding areas with a current recognition by Complex Magazine & Grey Goose Entertainment as a local rising icon. With production for entities such as Wale, Tabi Bonney, Stat Quo others, a feature is needed across all spectrums. What do you think?
I would like to talk with someone about getting something going on the artist exposure faction of your site.
I am attaching two links: one to the latest instrumental project that he just released and the other to the Complex Magazine site.
http://www.flawlesshustle.com/hip-hop/judah-dub-md-present-here-enjoy/
http://www.complex.com/GREYGOOSE/Local-Market-Rising-Icons/Washington-DC/Judah
Thank you for your time and I look forward to hearing from someone soon.
Best regards,
Sasha Vann
October 12th, 2009 at 6:18 am
Whats good folks Im a hip hop and r&b producer from canada that has had music published and aired on radio……… contact me at 905 732 4450 or email me at dcpro.campbell@gmail.com
December 1st, 2009 at 2:30 am
Very diverse with many different genres of instrumentals fused with culture.
Hit me up if you like what you hear.
PunisherSOUND@myspace.com
December 1st, 2009 at 2:31 am
Very diverse with many different genres of instrumentals fused with culture.
Hit me up if you like what you hear.
PunisherSOUND@myspace.com
February 1st, 2010 at 4:19 pm
I’m a Producer from Flint, MI currently living in the New York Area. I use the Korg N264, ASR-10 & 88. I have my own studio with protools. I have produced hundreds of artist including MC proof of D’12 (R.I.P.) & Fredro Starr of Onyx. Hollaback………
Check out my work here:
http://www.myspace.com/supavizajt
J.tizzel@yahoo.com
(810) 394-8940
July 20th, 2010 at 5:30 pm
hip hop r&b music production in nyc metro area…(718) 866-5610 ….DARK CITY AUDIO…google me…
December 4th, 2010 at 12:49 pm
If you like what you hear pls send me an email, all tracks are original(no samples)
http://www.soundclick.com/KrunkreteStudios
February 13th, 2011 at 11:39 am
HELLO!
MY NAME IS AYSEL LENNON. (SINGER&SONGWRITER)
I’VE WRITTEN AROUND 233 SONGS. I WRITE SONGS IN MANY STYLES.
I’M LOOKING FOR PRODUCER, MANAGER,SPONSORS TO START MY MUSIC CAREER AS A SINGER.
http://www.myspace.com/ayselsongs
http://www.showcaseyourmusic.com/aysellennon
ayseliya@yahoo.com
March 20th, 2011 at 4:40 am
check me out. you wont be disappointed.