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1-19-06
Welcome
We have had a few new artists
participating and bringing new ideas into our scene. In
case you haven't heard, Social Sponge is an experimental
act blending folk, acoustic, and alternative styles. Check
out Social Sponge on
MySpace Music
to hear music from the new CD "Fresh Expressions"!
The Demon Inside is a death metal band from Virginia who are
currently rehearsing and working on a demo.
In other news, recording sessions
for Mercenaire are under way. Mercenaire is
a collaborative project between members of various bands.
Project Fission are beginning work on an upcoming
release. Dysfigure are touring again and looking
for additional shows. Tribes of Revolt are mixing
and mastering for the upcoming release of "Firstborn". The
new single "Blood From a Leech" is currently available at
MySpace Music.
1-18-06
Changes for 2006
We are a collective of independent
artists who work together and share resources. We are not a
traditional record label that will finance the recording and
release of artists' CDs. We have attempted to do this in the
past, and we each ended up losing too much money out of our own
pockets. The only way that we could continue to function was to
change our entire purpose.
The main reason that we lost so much money was because we tried
to be too-artist friendly. We tried to be the opposite of the
corporate music industry. While major labels on pay artists a
few cents per CD (after they've recouped their costs from the
top), we went to the opposite extreme. We paid for CD
manufacturing up front with the agreement that we would be paid
back as the CDs sold. We tried to give each artist $5 or $6 per
CD, with we only took enough to cover our costs. We tried only
taking $3 or $4 per CD, but in most cases this did not cover our
actual costs. We could only afford to order short runs of each
pressing, so we paid a higher amount per CD than if we had
ordered a full run.
In addition, most artists only wanted us for our financial
support up front. When it came time to sell and distribute CDs,
most artists wanted to handle this themselves. Instead of us
distributing the CDs and paying the artists like most record
labels do, it usually resulted in the artist selling the CDs and
paying us. As soon as the CDs were manufactured, we would give
them to the artist - with the agreement that they would come
back and pay us. This rarely happened. In some cases, the CDs
simply didn't sell. In other cases, the artist probably felt
entitled to keep 100 percent of the profit. In fact, any money
they made would have been profit to them because we were the
only ones who had invested any money into the project. Their
profit was at our expense. And we weren't trying to make any
profit- we were just trying to break even for the money we had
spent on their merchandise.
They probably justified this as an artistic backlash against the
unfair compensation of artists by corporate record labels.
Unfortunately, we were the wrong target. We were not businessmen
or corporate industry executives. We were just artists
ourselves, trying to do other artists a favor. So types of
situations not only caused us to lose money, but it also
prevented us from being able to help more artists in the future.
The artists we tried to help probably thought that since we were
a record label, we had a steady stream of income and wouldn't
miss the money they owed us. That was definitely not the case.
Each time we would sink our own money into someone else's
project, that mean that our own bands would do without.
Still, we tried to do our part to counter the mainstream music
industry. We even tried releasing compilation CDs with no
submission fee. Typically, even independent labels charge bands
a submission fee to include a song on a compilation. The
submission fees usually cover the cost of manufacturing the CDs.
And the submission fees are usually pretty high - $75 to $100
dollars to place on song on a compilation. Once again, we tried
to be artist-friendly. We offered several options to accommodate
everyone. We offered an option to include one song with no
submission fee. We offered an option for discounted studio time
if artists had no existing recordings. We offered an option to
pay a $25 submission fee, which would get artists 10 free copies
of the compilation for them to sell or do whatever they wanted
with. Then, to raise money to have the CDs manufactured, we
offered everyone the chance to pre-order CDs at our cost. They
would pay up front so that we could afford the manufacturing,
but they would only pay $2 per CD (what it cost us to have them
manufactured). After the CDs were done, the artists could sell
them for as low as $3 per CD and still make a profit. It should
have been a win-win situation. We had dozens of free
submissions. We had two or three bands who paid for studio time
and received a master recording of their song. We had no bands
willing to pay the submission fee (and get 10 free CDs). We only
had two bands pre-order CDs, which was not enough to get the CDs
manufactured. We refunded the pre-order money and put the
project on hold indefinitely.
This brings us to the present, and what a brighter place it is.
As a label, we are out of the music business. As a label, we do
not sell CDs through our website - all we do is provide links to
each artist's site where they can sell their own recordings. We
are just artists who share resources, promote one another, and
provide a network of options for up-and-coming bands who don't
have a handle on the tedious details. We've spent years working
with various promotional and media outlets, distributors,
booking agents and venues, commercial and private recording
studios, CD pressing plants, and merchandise manufacturers. We
can provide options for any goal or budget that a band may have.
Anyone is welcome to participate. We make no money other than
from our own bands. There are no sign-up fees or membership
fees. The only money you will pay out is when you order
materials or services from a third-party company. We can refer
you to the best deals and opportunities, but we don't actually
make or spend any money in the process. Instead of
presenting our website as an online music catalog, the front
page now provides easy links to each artist's site. The
core of our label and our website is the
Forum.
This is where the discussions take place and ideas are presented
to the world.
And apparently it's working. Since we changed our strategy, we
are all finding more opportunities to play live, better quality
recordings, more affordable CD manufacturing, and more publicity
in general. We are working out publishing and licensing deals to
extend the marketability of our music. We are researching ways
to get involved with new technologies and media outlets. We had
to stop focusing on running a record label, and get back to
focusing on our music. And each time one of us discovers a new
option or resource, we bring it to the table for everyone else's
benefit.
Welcome to independent music in the year 2006 - you really don't
need a record deal!
10-11-05
Joe Nichols - Snake Eyes
Available Now!
Get yours for $10. Contact the artist through MySpace
Music.
Sampler
Compilation: Just Another Reminder About Pre-Ordering
We've had a lot of
bands asking us when the Sampler compilation will be ready. The
CDs and the artwork are ready to be pressed, but we need the
bands who are interested in getting copies to go ahead and
pre-order them. We've sent out two emails to every artist on the
compilation but we have not received any money yet from those
who are interested in getting CDs.
When we announced that we were accepting submissions for the
compilation, we offered three options: no entry fee, a $20 entry
fee that would get you 10 free copies, and a $25 entry fee that
would get you free recording time. No one requested the second
option for free copies of the CD. Only one band paid the $25
entry fee for studio time, so we have almost no money to fund
this project. If you want CDs, you have to pay for them. You'll
pay only what it costs us ($2 per CD), but we still need the
money so that we can have them made. If you're interested but
not interested enough to actually pay, at least let us know so
we can cancel this before it goes any further. This was supposed
to be a Summer Sampler, but it's already gone way beyond summer
because of lack of response from the bands. We were still
receiving CDs in the mail last week from bands we contacted in
June.
This is a general statement that we are posting for each band,
so don't take it personally if you aren't interested. We just
need to explain the current status of the project for those who
have asked us about it. Our emails have not gotten much
response, although we have gotten emails afterwards from some of
the same bands asking when the CDs would be ready. So we are
posting this on each band's message board in case they
overlooked the emails we sent out.
If you are interested, send an email to
syphrus@hotmail.com to
let us know how many copies you want. We will respond with
payment information. After that, you will need to send payment.
We can't move forward until we actually receive payment for the
CDs you want.
We really want to see this project happen. This is the best
line-up we've ever had on a compilation, and a pretty good
cross-section of what the local music scene has to offer. It
would be a shame to let it go to waste.
8-31-05
Tribes of Revolt CD Profits Will Be
Donated To Hurricane Relief
Tribes of Revolt will be donating all
profits of CD sales to the Red Cross disaster relief fund, to
help the hurricane victims.
8-22-05
No Tribes of Revolt Show
From the band:
WE ARE NOT PLAYING A SHOW IN
MARTINSBURG ON SEPTEMBER 10.
We were contacted by a band who invited us to play, but we were
unable to commit to it. Therefore, we declined. The promoter
apparently listed us anyway. Now it's going to make us look bad
for apparently pulling out of a show - even though we NEVER
agreed to play in the first place. This was an error on the
part of the promoter, not the band who initially invited us
(which we appreciate).
Our apologies go out to anyone who has heard about this show and
was confused.
8-22-05
No Joe Nichols Show
Joe Nichols is not
scheduled to play a show on September 10. He was contacted by a
promoter inviting him to perform, but was not able to make the
show. The promoter is already promoting the show by listing
other artists who declined as well. So far, Joe Nichols
hasn't been listed as appearing, but in case the promoter lists
him anyway: he is not scheduled to perform that night.
8-1-05
Summer Sampler Deadline
The deadline is here. But it's
not necessarily too late if you haven't submitted material yet!
Some of the bands who booked studio sessions have not recorded
yet, so the compilation is not finalized. If you send a song to
us in the very near future, we will still accept it up until the
point when all bands have recorded and the tracks have to be
finalized.
6-17-05
Summer Sampler Compilation -
Entry Guidelines
Attention bands and musicians! If
we can get enough bands involved, we will release our annual
Summer Sampler. Please post on the
Forum to let us know if you're interested. Check here for
the latest details.
We are offering three ways to get your music on the CD:
1.) No entry fee... 1 track included. Simply submit your track
to us on CD.
2.) $20 entry fee... 1 track included. You will receive 10 free
copies to sell or distribute as you choose. Simply submit your
track to us on CD.
3.) $25 entry fee... 1 track included. You will receive studio
time to record your material.
All entry fees go directly to cover the cost of producing these
CDs. However, we are not requiring an entry fee. For bands that
pay the $20 entry fee, we will provide 10 free copies of the CD.
We are also offering an option for bands that need a place to
record. Our goal is to accommodate the needs of any band that
wants to be on the compilation.
Please post or PM us with any questions or specific details. Or
send any payment, non-returnable CDs with 1 track, and detailed
contact info to:
Syphrus Music
PO Box 1676
Hedgesville, WV 25427
5-20-05
Tribes of Revolt - New Single
Available Now!
"Dawn
of a New Day", the debut single from Firstborn, is
available exclusively at
MySpace Music.
Listen to "Dawn
of a New Day"
5-19-05
Firstborn Finished!
Tribes of Revolt recently
completed work on their full-length debut album, Firstborn.
All tracks have recorded, mixed, and mastered. A summer 2005
release is expected. The actual release date for the project
will be announced on this site in the near future.
5-9-05
Tribes of Revolt Single
The first single from
Firstborn is scheduled to be released this month.
4-30-05
Upcoming Release from Tribes
of Revolt
Tribes of Revolt have
nearly finished work on the upcoming album Firstborn.
The project is being mastered for an early summer release.
4-29-05
Dysfigure News
Latest tour information available
at www.dysfigure.com.
2-8-05
Dysfigure Demo Available
Available in stores, by
mail order, or from street team
members.
1-1-05
Changes for 2005!
Our website is now hosted on a
new and improved server, allowing us to offer a better online
experience for website visitors.
We have streamlined our
operations and begun moving in new directions. We can now focus
more intensely on a smaller roster of musicians.
At the same time, we are not
limiting our resources to label artists only. We are now
offering distribution through
our catalog to all artists or bands out there. This opportunity
is being offered on a consignment basis. We have a few
guidelines set up, but basically all you have to do is send us a
few copies of your CD and we will offer it through our online
mail order catalog. Please check
it out!
Look for new material from
Tribes of Revolt and Dysfigure this spring! The
music being written and recorded by these artists right now is
some of the best yet.
11-16-04
Syphrus Summer Sampler 2004
Available in local stores, by mail
order, or from street team members. This compilation
features new music from Tribes of Revolt, *****,
High Frequency, aBsterd, and Joe Nichols.
9-23-04
Updates
The Summer Sampler is due out in November. Tribes
of Revolt are in the studio, working on new material and
collaborating with several guest musicians. Speaking of guest
musicians, we would like to remind any artists out there about
the Mercenaire project. We are still looking for
material.
9-7-04
Summer Sampler Update
The Summer Sampler has been briefly delayed due to a
printing complication. In the meantime, there are some other
projects in the works that we aren't quite ready to announce
yet.
5-1-04
Studio/Label Headquarters
The new studio is finally here! This has been a long time
coming. The next few weeks will see the opening of the studio,
as well as the new center of operations for the label. With the
upcoming projects that are lining up, the timing is perfect.
This milestone can really be attributed to every individual who
ever bought a CD, went to a show, or just supported our scene.
Thank you all. Special thanks to the bands and artists involved!
Hopefully these new opportunities will pay back at least a
portion of your loyalty.
4-19-04
Updates
The new
message
board forum is now up and running. There has been a
new board added to discuss the Mercenaire project.
4-12-04
Compilation Announcements
Summer Sampler 2004 - Once again, we are preparing our
annual compilation. We hope to include all of our regular
artists, as well as other bands in the local area who want to be
included. For other bands, we are asking for a $20 registration
fee. This will get you 2 songs included and 10 copies of the CD
to sell on your own. For $25, you can get 3 songs and 10 copies.
Additional copies can be bought for $1 each. We are suggesting
$3 as retail price, but what you do with your copies is up to
you. Registration fees will go directly back into funding and
promoting this project. $10 covers our cost for the 10 copies
you receive. The rest of the money will cover costs and shipping
for promotional copies we send out or distribute.
Mercenaire - This is our all-star collaboration
project. The concept is for individual members of various bands
to collaborate with each other. This is a unique chance for
artists to work with each other outside of their normal band
line-ups. The goal is diversity. There are no rules! Individual
artists can contact each other, or you can network through us by
emailing us. We are going to establish a website to make details
available as they develop. This may include a working list of
participants as well as contact information, etc.
The new studio will be open soon. As planned, it will also
become the headquarters for the label. There will be
opportunities for artists to use the facility to work on tracks
for the Mercenaire project. More details to come. We will
keep you updated as more information becomes available. In other
news, we are now negotiating with two national distributors to
carry our releases. The street team
section has been updated with new ideas, mostly in response to
the upcoming flood of activity. Dysfigure has mentioned
doing another 3 song demo with their new line-up. As mentioned,
the Summer Sampler 2004 and Mercenaire projects
are currently in progress. Also, at least two other projects
that are still under wraps. Remember, all of this is made
possible by the fans supporting the artists and buying the CDs.
Thank you!!!
2-17-04
New Distribution Deal
We have begun working with a national distributor, which
means that our releases can receive local, regional, or nation
distribution in chain retail stores. We are looking forward to
this new opportunity, which could take our artists to a whole
new level. We want to encourage people to sign up for our
street team. We
will have to routinely submit marketing plans to the
distributor. Grassroots efforts will play a significant part, in
addition to traditional magazine advertising and indie radio
promotion.
1-28-04
Site Updates
New Artist pages for
Dysfigure and
Tribes of Revolt. Syphrus
Music has been added to the
Coalition Of Indie Labels-Top Music Sites. Please vote
for us to get a higher ranking! The label has also decided to
use the services of
MyLocalBands.com and
SoundClick.com to showcase our artists. We are also planning
an Internet radio station in the near future. We are looking for
ideas and suggestions, so please contact us through our
mailing list.
1-12-04
Happy New Year!
Hopefully everyone made it through the holiday season. Now
it's time to get down to business. The new online store is up
and running. This new feature basically provides a secure
shopping cart for purchasing CDs online. We are not taking
credit cards quite yet, so the system is still similar to our
traditional mail order catalog.
Our new studio facility is well on its way to becoming a
reality. We have been working around the clock to make
preparations. We are planning on opening the studio in April.
12-1-03
Changes in 2004
2004 is going to bring many important changes for the Syphrus
Music label. These changes will be a huge step forward for the
label, the artists, and the fans. First of all, we will be
affiliated with a professional recording studio being built in
this area. The new studio will allow us numerous opportunities
to upgrade our operations, which ultimately translates into
better resources for our artists.
The improved resources and financial situation will also make
a better product for the fans. Thank you for your support so
far, and get ready for a new era of independent music from
Syphrus Music. Thanks.
11-21-03
Indie Recording Artist Breaks The Rules..and Wins..
Email: ibobdigital@att.net
Url: http://www.ibob.iwarp.com
Chicago area musician/indie recording artist Robert Kramer,
in the studio working on tracks for his next album, tentatively
titled "The Legacy Of Love", is going against the norm to get
his music heard.
His do-it-yourself formula for success flies in the face of
commonly accepted procedures in the music industry. "Submitting
demos to record labels or industry people looking for a record
deal is a waste of time and postage.." says Kramer, whos'
strategy is to ignore trying to get any labels' attention at
all.
With the current controversy about the recording industry
allegedly losing money because of illegal internet downloading,
Kramer says it's not downloading thats hurting music sales, it's
the lack of quality in the music, and cites the inferior product
record labels are pushing on the public.
And he says so in no uncertain terms.
"Record Labels Pushing Trash"
"Much of the music today is plain garbage; it doesn't take a
genius to figure that out.....but the record companies are under
the illusion that all you need to do is to make people think
it's good by throwing big promotional campaigns telling them it
is. The record buying public is waking up, and the sales figures
reflect that. Years ago, I wasted a lot of hard-earned cash and
time by buying into the hype from so-called industry-insiders,
who would tell songwriters to work and re-work their songs, and
that their effort into putting out quality music would
eventually be recognized. Yet, look at what the record labels
push. IT'S TRASH! There's no skillful songwriting, memorable
melodies or even quality singing..and it's about time someone
said so outright..."
"Do It Yourself & Win"
Kramer, a self-produced musician/recording artist and
recording engineer, says forget what the "industry pros" say
about "listening to whats on the radio" and break some new
musical ground.
"Make yourself famous by getting out there and working your
craft and your songwriting..the world doesn't need another
no-talent-baggy-pants, hat-backwards jerk who cant sing...be
original. Don't follow the leader, be one. Produce your own
product, work the grass-roots approach and get out there and
reach the people with your music. Don't do it to get famous or
rich; do it because you really believe in what you're
writing..or don't bother..."
"Rejection Letters, Then Worldwide Exposure"
Kramer says he stopped looking for a record deal years ago
after a slew of rejection letters left him dismayed. Using
whatever resources he had at hand, he started networking
instead, and reached out to other indie artists who had similar
problems getting heard.
Finding internet radio stations gave Kramers' music the
ability to get exposed globally with minimal cost. And using the
popular CDBABY for online distribution, he now reaches millions.
"I now have worldwide airplay and distribution, and just got
a licensing deal with an online music publishing firm...and all
without a major label sticking their hands into my pockets...not
too shabby..." Kramer says.
With his music now being heard and sold worldwide as a result
of the internet, the industry that ignored him is starting to
pay attention, stating he's already got some of his music
licensed for film and video, with more offers on the table.
"They're calling me now, because I made waves, and they heard
about me..that's what every musician serious enough about their
career needs to do."
"Reach The People, Not The Labels"
His method is simple. Form your own little label, put
together a website, network with other musicians, invest a
little money in recording gear, and start making your own
records. "Digital equipment can be had very cost-effectively
today", says Kramer
He then affirms musicians need to reach the people who will
eventually buy their product, not the labels. "If you're good
and diligent, you can literally write your own deal by being
your own label, with the percentages and terms to YOUR
advantage.." says Kramer. "But you have to do the leg-work.."
Kramer encourages indie musicians to "educate themselves, and
forget about the limos and riches..." "Get out there and work
your career, don't expect someone else to pay your bills or give
you a free ride." Further, the musician states one must be
serious enough and persistant about their musical career, and
adds to "..just keep going till you make an impact. How long
does it take? How serious are you about your music???..You do it
till you get results." Kramer quips.
Recording tracks for his next album, Kramer is planning his
third worldwide internet special to premiere the new music after
the first of the year, and is currently in discussions with two
record labels regarding possible retail distribution. "I'll pick
the one that suits me.." he says.
"I'm not a millionaire, but I'm doing what I
love..music...and that's priceless..." ###
11-16-03
According to
various reports published around the Internet,
MP3.com will be closing down in
its current form. Apparently the company has been bought out by
CNET and all current content
will be erased. We don't care too much because it really won't
make much difference to us. We have watched the
MP3.com service decline over
the past four years, and we were already looking at other
options. Hopefully, we can make a clean break from
MP3.com and start over
elsewhere. There are plenty of sites out there that can host our
artists' mp3s and provide us with an online radio format for the
label.
Indie-Structable Rock Scene Smashes Major Labels
Sunday, November 16, 2003
By Mike Hess
NEW YORK — If Internet downloads, piracy and bootlegging are
the blasts that are shaking the very foundation major music
labels stand on, indie rock is the cockroach emerging from
beneath the rubble —unharmed and even thriving on the
surrounding disaster.
It’s quite the ironic twist on the current state of tunes:
Major labels hacking jobs and budgets just to stay afloat while
tiny independent labels and artists with pea-sized bankrolls are
seeing increased sales, exposure and critical recognition.
Granted, this success isn't what most dreamed of while
air-guitaring atop their childhood beds. There are no
million-dollar tour buses, no lavish after-show parties and no
massive pyro or lighting displays. There's just pure,
straightforward music.
But in a faltering business, this formula seems to be the
adrenaline injection into music's aorta.
"Bands are looking to make a good, solid album that you want
to buy rather than an album with two singles and the rest is
filler," said Andrew Katchen, a music writer for the Boston
Globe. "There's less of an expectation and money funneled into
an indie record, as opposed to say a Nelly album that has to
sell millions of copies just to recoup marketing costs."
Another reason the independent music world is seemingly
bulletproof is because of the relationship between the artist
and the fan, which weaves a closely-knit community.
"There's such a sense of community between the fans and the
band — you know who the artist is, even though you may not know
the musician personally," said Katchen. "After the show they'll
go to their own merch table and sell their own disc and you can
talk to them, so you know you're supporting them more than the
record company."
But why not go directly to the horse's mouth?
Fox News was able to speak with two burgeoning indie rock
bands that have seen newfound success during 2003. Both bands
recently played headlining shows at the CMJ Music Marathon
(search) in New York City — a four-day musical onslaught
featuring more than 900 bands at 50 venues spread all over the
five boroughs and New Jersey.
Pretty Girls Make Graves:
Don’t let the morbid moniker fool you: Pretty Girls Make
Graves (search) are nothing but feel-fine, upbeat indie rock.
The Seattle band dishes out a calming tide of Andrea Zollo’s
pudding-soft vocals with march-based rhythms and oddly tuned
guitar chords – all doused with funky electronic bursts of
smiles-mandatory rock 'n' roll purity.
Zollo, indie rock’s hipster answer to Pat Benatar with Cyndi
Lauper’s range, often sings of depressing matters, but when
married with the thumping bass lines of Derek Fudesco and twangy
guitars, bleak hugs bright and sedate kisses sass. In the end,
it’s Zollo’s delivery — pure as the snow — that overwhelms the
listener with ticklish pitch changes and oddball vocal meters.
Bassist Derek Fudesco speaks out on:
Major labels vs. independent labels:
"Majors throw away millions of dollars on crappy bands that
are just making music to have a hit song. It's not real and kids
aren't going to buy into it. Everyone I've ever known that's
been on a major label has hated it, and either been dropped or
done whatever they can to get out of it. Indie labels and indie
bands do everything themselves. They don't worry about tour
buses or mass promotion. They play music because they want to
play music, and they do it in small clubs and basements two feet
away from the fans. Major labels focus too much on the bands out
to make a buck."
Sense of community within the independent scene:
"Indie fans buy the albums because they like the band, and
generally indie bands don't have radio singles. People that know
about them hear about them through other, more personal means
than MTV and radio. Once you go to a show, you're in the
family."
CMJ Marathon's impact:
"We do the Marathon because we're in the same city with lots
of our friends and bands we like. We didn't get signed to a
label from playing there, and we never expected to. I don't know
anyone that's ever gotten signed from playing there."
The Blood Brothers:
Noisier than a train wreck and twice as intriguing, The Blood
Brothers have taken hard-core punk and turned it into a
spasmodic avant coup d'état. The odd man out in a genre rife
with glacial amounts of testosterone, this flamboyant Seattle
quintet prefers melodies over misguided confrontation.
Vocalists Jordan Blilie and Johnny Whitney trade callous
Burroughsian one-liners (for example: “Bulimic rainbows vomit
what?/Coconut pupils never shut?”), turning Stevie Wonder-ish
guitar leads into writhing eruptions of epileptic song. Looking
like a Beastie Boys cloning experiment gone awry, the brawn of
hard core has been moshed away by impossible artistry, quirky
lyricism and hefty smarts.
Vocalist Jordan Blilie speaks out on:
Major labels vs. independent labels:
"With independent releases, it's not something like 'We're
going to get the hype machine rolling' with some six-week
bombardment blanket mission statement about how you sound, and
then after that, you're back where you're started from. If it
doesn't catch on and you're not continually in the public eye,
those people paying attention a few months prior are going to
forget about you. I think major labels make it a lot less honest
... but if you can make it work, go for it."
Sense of community within the independent scene:
"Take a band that releases indie records. It's going to be on
a smaller scale, and they're going to be working with friends of
theirs, and they're networked with a larger community of the
same people. When you continue to support that community and
live within it and present your art form in that context, you're
going to see a lot more longevity and interest. I'm more apt to
get behind and support a band who have been doing it themselves
for five or six years and grown gradually."
CMJ Marathon's impact:
"It's definitely one of the only weekends I can think of
where you have the sheer amount of indie bands coming together
and playing. I don't think that the indie music community needs
this large parade and open invitation to the industry to thrive
and be important, but it's definitely a nice place to hang out."
11-12-03
Site updates: new menu, new
media section.
10-10-03
We are trying to compile a list of artist managers or
representatives, booking agents or agencies, and show promoters
in the local and/or regional area. We are compiling this list so
that we might refer artists to these places when asked. If you
can help us create this list, submit the name and/or contact
info by emailing syphrus@hotmail.com. We will give you a free CD
from our current inventory. If nothing else, maybe a fan or an
artist out there will do some research into these fields and be
inspired to get involved in one of these capacities! We need
these opportunities on a local level. Thanks.
10-7-03
Updates:
Dysfigure - 3 song e.p. available now!
Syphrus Summer Sampler 2003
Compilation
- AVAILABLE NOW!
Syphrus Recordings announces the
release of the 2003 Syphrus Summer Sampler . This 9 song
compilation features five of the top bands and artists currently
affiliated with the record label.
The compilation breaks down
musical boundaries by featuring a variety of styles, all drawn
from the local underground scene. Tracks include alternative,
metal, folk, and more.
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