well thats quiet a strong opinion you have there... but you are looking at it all kinda backwards, Miscreant (and probably other artists) arent looking to sell their records without a distributor and are not trying to make their costs back alone by independent CD sales and touring... basically what they have done is put their money where their mouth is, they believe in their product so they went all out to make the best damn copy of it they could, and its god damn awesome. They have now sent it into various radio stations who are very excited about their work. Both the rock and the edge have got togeather regarding the album to decide on a single they want to release that will suit and fit both their stations, this is currently in process. Once this is done they have offered Miscreant a one month block on the slab etc. Miscreant will take it from there... and air time = nation wide coverage = listeners = money!! There you have it. Dreams are every where, and they are very real and awake.
Peace,
Abby NZ
Abby NZ
Four Auckland based rock artists have recently finished their self funded $40,000 debut album produced at Studio 203 late December 2007. The four piece rock band ‘Miscreant’ decided to go at it alone spending over $10,000 each in production and marketing costs. The four artists spent 6 months in the studio sweating it out to produce a quality product they could sell to the world. With the current Music Business Industry at a crossroad and record deals becoming sparse, this is a high risk investment for unsigned artists who are getting out there, especially for those on an average New Zealand income.
CD and digital sales are declining and music theft is at an all time high forcing artists to launch their own promotional and marketing plans. Unsigned local bands such as Miscreant are using money from their own pockets and putting the future of their success into their own hands by putting pressure on their personal resources and contacts. “Entrepreneurial and networking skills have never been more important to an artist” confesses Miscreants lead guitarist David Edtmaier. Trends in the music industry show cases like these are increasing; it is a classic example of the necessary risks young New Zealand artists are faced with in today’s music world.
Nevertheless, this awesome new rock funk band is powering on and is now an emerging talentwithin the local New Zealand Music scene. Look out for their new debut album 'Complicated Characters' out soon!
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Miscreant are rocking out live at the Masonic Tavern with their unique infusion of Hard Rock and Funk.
Miscreants tight and catchy tunes and solid live performances have been taking the underground kiwi rock scene by storm preparing listeners for the release of their debut album 'Complicated Characters' due to be released September 2008.
Don't miss their next performance to hear Miscreant show off their hot new tracks from the debut album live!
Bring a friend and see you there!
For more information visit: www.eventfinder.co.nz
When: Saturday, 28 June 2008
Time: 8:00pm - 11:00pm
Where: Masonic Tavern: 29 King Edward Parade, Devonport
Cost: Adult: $10.00
Other: R18