  | Connect For all inquiries and comments, you can contact us by emailing rick@soundthing.com. Soundthing is an upstart label focusing on female vocal oriented folktronica and avantfolk with a "large for an indie" budget, promo teams in place, and yes, a vision. Think Suzanne Vega, Eno, "sunshine pop", Juana Molina, Magnetic Fields, Brian Wilson, ABBA, Mary Timony, Bright Eyes, Natalie Merchant and you are in this particular sunny green field. Seeking vocalists 18-30's only. Although the music is not New Age, those leading a healthy lifestyle would make the best fit. The labels that actually succeed are those that go step-by-step, creating their own fanbase, networks, and tour circuits. When you are fully established as a label, THAT is the only time to even think about dealing with the majors....and THEY come looking for YOU! The deal I offer averages around $15,000/ project. I will also offer better than average tour support. Since I will be sending women out on the road for promo tours, I will not have my artists sleeping on floors or eating fast food. I am, as they say, "fully funded", so my only obligation will be to you, the artist, and not to some financial backer. Distribution is a great buzzword in deals being offered. The fact is that distribution is besides the point until you have created an honest fanbase of at least 500 CD-buying, website-visiting fans. If this sounds good so far, please answer the short questionnaire below. Thank you and good luck! If this leads to the point that we discuss a record deal, would you honestly be available exclusively for at least one entire promotional cycle (approx. 12-18 months)? That just means, you must have a flexible job or living situation where, for example, if an opportunity comes up on a Tuesday and you have to show up somewhere ready to promote the project (radio appearance/in-store show) on a Friday, you would have to be ready to go, no excuses, barring illness or accident. This project also requires coming to New Jersey, to a very comfortable, as well as world-class studio environment. So, if your are from NYC or out of area, visualize yourself coming out at least once a week on a one hour, very comfortable busride (I will reimburse expenses if necessary) if we are in record deal mode, and be honest with yourself and me. Can you visualize that? Thank you for your time in reading and answering this questionnaire. Headshots or other pertinitent information you may have can be emailed to rick@soundthing.com or sent vai snail mail to the address on the left. Rick |  |   |
