Hi, your AMA is the first that I've wanted to come out of IAmA lurking and ask a question! Firstly, I'd like to say that I think your interactions with fans through facebook/skype has been great and it's refreshing to see a more popular band try to get more personally involved with fans.
My question deals with the level of independence you have when producing your new album. There have been a lot of Kickstarters recently for self-funded albums, but is that true for Pledge Music? Is the money from Pledge Music completely funding the album, or is that only part of it? In other words, are you independent now or is a label still helping out for the album? The rewards are great for the Pledge Music (I snagged a liner note) but I'm confused on exactly what the money is being used for.
Thanks for venturing to reddit! Also, try for the 9:30 club if you'll be touring down in DC. Baltimore is too far! I'll try to send some pictures I took of yins from last year your way.
edit: I forgot to fangirl! I've listened to you guys for over a decade and every single album you put out I just love; I swear to god I've listened to ANThology hundreds of times. There is something just magical about your singing style, heavy sound, and emotion that I can never tire of. I missed seeing you at HFStival due to the accident, but you coming to Towson a decade later made the 12-year-old in me very very happy. Also, I bought Up in the Attic! I'm sorry more people didn't.
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Hi, your AMA is the first that I've wanted to come out of IAmA lurking and ask a question! Firstly, I'd like to say that I think your interactions with fans through facebook/skype has been great and it's refreshing to see a more popular band try to get more personally involved with fans.
My question deals with the level of independence you have when producing your new album. There have been a lot of Kickstarters recently for self-funded albums, but is that true for Pledge Music? Is the money from Pledge Music completely funding the album, or is that only part of it? In other words, are you independent now or is a label still helping out for the album? The rewards are great for the Pledge Music (I snagged a liner note) but I'm confused on exactly what the money is being used for.
Thanks for venturing to reddit! Also, try for the 9:30 club if you'll be touring down in DC. Baltimore is too far! I'll try to send some pictures I took of yins from last year your way.
edit: I forgot to fangirl! I've listened to you guys for over a decade and every single album you put out I just love; I swear to god I've listened to ANThology hundreds of times. There is something just magical about your singing style, heavy sound, and emotion that I can never tire of. I missed seeing you at HFStival due to the accident, but you coming to Towson a decade later made the 12-year-old in me very very happy. Also, I bought Up in the Attic! I'm sorry more people didn't.
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