Archive for April, 2010

We Felt Very Supported

Artists Featured ArtistsPublished April 30, 2010 at 13:09 No Comments

Not so long ago I featured The Jeffersons as Promising Newcomers here on 50K MUSIC. On March 25th they reached their goal on SellaBand. I asked them how they felt this day and what their current plans for album production and promotion are. And here are their answers … 50K MUSIC: On 25th March you
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John C Fraser is back

Artists NewsPublished April 29, 2010 at 23:11 1 Comment

After John hits his target and is now in the production process of his album he’s coming back to SellaBand with a new plan and a new project. As we can expect the album coming out later in May, as he stated in his 50K MUSIC MAG interview, John plans to finance a Live DVD
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Mandyleigh’s New Album

Artists NewsPublished April 29, 2010 at 22:51 No Comments

Mandyleigh Storm financed her first album with the help of her Sellaband believers. But she wasn’t really satisfied with a lot of things happening after the album production – no promotion, no advice, … So now, after her Sellaband experience she decided to make it on her own. She plans to record a “truthful and
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Aly Cook Album Project

Artists NewsPublished April 27, 2010 at 21:36 2 Comments

Well I am well underway in the process of recording an album with producer Alan Jansson at Uptown Studios in Auckland, New Zealand. Uptown Studios is in Auckland which is an hour and 20 mins on a plane from where I live. So I’m recording in stages while my wonderful producer works away in between my monthly weekend visits.

I’m Full of Excitement

ArtistsPublished April 25, 2010 at 20:44 3 Comments

John C Fraser reached his goal of 10k $ on March 2nd and he seems to be on schedule with his album production

KONTRUST is “On the Run” again

ArtistsPublished April 24, 2010 at 21:53 No Comments

After the big success of “Smash Song” and “Bomba” KONTRUST released their third single from the album “Time to Tango” yesterday. And like “Bomba” the “On the Run” video is going to get a special message across. KONTRUST started a campaign everyone can join who is on the run for something. Check it out here:
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artistShare for Songwriters

ArtistsPublished April 17, 2010 at 23:06 1 Comment

A few weeks ago I got in contact with artistShare, a fan-funding platform with an approach very different from the SellaBand concept. 50K MUSIC MAG introduces the four songwriters who raise funds on artistShare at the moment. by Jane (artistShare)

Always Move Forward

ArtistsPublished April 14, 2010 at 22:41 2 Comments

Aryn Michelle was the first artist to reach the goal of 50k $ after SellaBand got a new management and new owners. And her SellaBand album will not be her first one. So most of her believers can’t wait to hold it in their hands I guess.

Greetings from the KiwiSofa

ArtistsPublished April 11, 2010 at 21:42 No Comments

Well despite all the changes at Sellaband work has continued on the Aly Cook Album at http://www.alanjansson.com I flew to Auckland last week of February and laid the guide tracks for the first 6 songs for the Aly Cook album are in progress. Here in myhome town I help to run a charity event called
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Promising Newcomers: Sunset Riot

Artists Promising NewcomersPublished April 10, 2010 at 23:26 No Comments

Very promising newcomers coming from Australia – listen to their music!

Determined and Fearless

ArtistsPublished April 7, 2010 at 21:45 No Comments

… that’s what Apryl Evans is. The SellaBand album she raises funds for at the moment is not her first one. She’s talking about where she comes from and where she wants to go …

Promising Newcomers: My First Robot

Artists Promising NewcomersPublished April 6, 2010 at 21:44 No Comments

Finally promising newcomers from Germany again. Here they introduce themselves. Discover My First Robot’s music on SellaBand …

The More You Listen the More You’ll Find

ArtistsPublished April 5, 2010 at 21:02 No Comments

A few weeks ago Trail released their album “To the Rest of the World” and I am sold on this album. I asked the guys a few questions and here are their answers.

The Travelling Girl

Featured ArtistsPublished April 5, 2010 at 20:22 3 Comments

Pete Strobl talks about his travel to Holland and meeting the Travelling Girl. Lille Mulder’s new album is out and you read what has happened during the album production and who was involved. Don’t miss listen to Lille’s music – it’s definitely worth it.