An interesting email

[Simon Pieman]

If you're going to let them have original material, try and copyright it in some way (like sending the original DAT to yourself by registered post then shoving it in a bank)  That way if you have got a killer song or riff they won't be able to rip it off.  Good luck fella

That's good advice for anything creative you come up with, ever. Be it music, a book, film. Send yourself a copy by registered post and keep it somewhere safe. That way you've got proof of date that you came up with it.

Yup and don't open the envelope obviously

[red macca]

Redgewell any news on this? Have you looked into it

[Red81]

Redgewell any news on this? Have you looked into it

Haven't had the chance yet mate. I just woke up and have got to go out shortly. I'll let you know though as and when.

[Red81]

Redgewell any news on this? Have you looked into it

Had an email back. Seems ligit, yet they haven't told me the full details yet. A dude called Scott's gonna ring me apparently. Probably at some obscure time of the night. Damn Americans and their time difference

[yeo]

If you need any advice im head of West Country A&R for Life is Easy records :king:  

[Red81]

If you need any advice im head of West Country A&R for Life is Easy records :king:  

Ah cool... the actress hands label?? Appreciate that Yeovil, thanks. I'll see what the outcome of the phone call is and then maybe you can advise me on whether it seems a reasonable way to go. I know there's gonna be fees involved.  :?

[yeo]

Well to be honest its an honoury title that ive half given myself

But I can ring Mex

[Red81]

Well to be honest its an honoury title that ive half given myself

But I can ring Mex

Half given yourself? It's a grand title though

[sonic youth]

life is easy records is the best label in the country.

[Red81]

life is easy records is the best label in the country.

Thats a strong statement sonic. Did I ever email you back sonic? I really can't remember. If I didn't. I apologise.

[sonic youth]

i probably didn't email you. it'll take a while for me to sort the stuff out anyway cos i've got exams now. once i know how much there is i'll arrange the delivery

[Red81]

i probably didn't email you. it'll take a while for me to sort the stuff out anyway cos i've got exams now. once i know how much there is i'll arrange the delivery

Ah right. No worries whenever you're sorted. I just didn't want you to think i was rude if i'd forgotten to reply. I just really can't remember

[Lumps]

Skratch have on online mag at:

www.skratchmagazine.com

which looks legit. It seems like it's been going long enough and the print version has a run of 400,000 copies.

There's some stuff on the promo cd's  that they produce and their band directory at:

www.skratchmagazine.com/hey-bands/heybands.php

They've done 30 odd of them so I'd guess it's not a complete rip off. It does sound like the sort of affair that there's a fee for though:

1. 5000 total cds pressing
2. Your band/label gets 10 cds
3. Free ad in The Warped Guide (35,000 magazines)
4. 350 cds get mailed to record labels It does cost. This is a promo cd.

Deadline pending:
Call 714 639 5000 and ask for the Sampler Dept.
Or email "ATTN COMP" to: Ads@skratchmagazine.com

Send your music for potential submission to and include all contact info with ph# to:
Skratch SAMPLER v.35 CD CONDSIDERATION
1537 W. Orangewood Ave Orange, CA 92868

[Red81]

Thats good finding Lumps. I saw this website late last night and you're right it all seems ligit. They don't mention the fees though, and when I enquired about it, they said someone would ring me. My guess is it's a fair whack. I've been trying to find evidence of some sort of scam or bad stories from people who've used this, but as of yet nothing which is a good sign.