We're still collecting donations
On the 16th April 2024 we'd raised £70 with 2 supporters in 56 days. But as every pound matters, we're continuing to collect donations from supporters.
Two years in the making, Bryony's 10-track debut album is ready to be released, but needs your help to be released on physical vinyl.
by Bryony Williams in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, United Kingdom
On the 16th April 2024 we'd raised £70 with 2 supporters in 56 days. But as every pound matters, we're continuing to collect donations from supporters.
Hi there potential supporter,
My name is Bryony Williams and I am an independent music artist from the Midlands, UK. You may already know my music (Wanderlust, 2016; Conscious, 2018; State I'm In, 2020; Growing/Fading, 2021), but I'm here to tell you about something new.
Since 2022, I have been songwriting brand new songs and recording them in my usual little home studio which belongs to Grandflat Recordings in Wolverhampton, with producer, Matthew Pinfield (who has produced my previous works). And now, I believe it is time to share these songs with you, which all belong to my 10-track debut album!!
The Project:
This is the biggest music project of my career so far, and gosh, is it beyond exciting to be releasing them! For the past year, I have constantly brainstormed and planned how to release each track, from release dates, pre-save scheduling, social media posts, uploading to my distributor and publisher, making artwork, storyboarding music videos and visualisers, making press releases, reaching out to music press, deciding the tracklist order, annnnddd so much more.
I have been collaborating with a PR agency, videographers, photographers and others to help create the creative aims I have, but of course, all on a small budget. The producing of my debut album alone cost around £2700, which for an independent solo artist, is quite the chunk! But it was by great providence that I landed my first TV sync, which helped pay towards these costs.
But now, I admit, I really could do with the extra help from my supporters in order to complete this music mission.
The Mission:
In 2020, I launched the State I'm In EP, which, thanks to Beth Shalom Records 150 physical copies of vinyl were produced and distributed. I am very happy to say that this first run of vinyl sold-out very quickly. However, this cost was fronted by BSR, whereas now, I am doing it independently.
I want to release my 10-track debut album with its first run of vinyl because this is such a remarkable milestone for me in my career (and I also know people will be asking where they can buy one!) I want to work with a local and independent vinyl manufacturer (Breed Media) to produce this run of vinyl, and the total cost for that comes to what I am fundraising for. This includes the fun, coloured vinyl and the gatefold layout, so that a satisfying physical experience is bought into the hands of each Bryony Williams fan.
A Big Thanks From Bryony:
With any amount of pledge that you can fund will go towards the first ever vinyl run of my debut album, You Are Here. The album's full release is schedule for November 2024, but the first single from the album will begin being digitally released on Feb 29.
Thank you so much for taking the time to read my story, and an even bigger thank you to those who wish to contribute towards my music career and dreams.
With all my music love,
Bryony.
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