Tag: PledgeMusic
Sonicly promises a fair deal for crowdfunding projects
After PledgeMusic's demise, a new platform emerges, designed specifically for musicians. Will it be any different than the last?
PledgeMusic’s Founder is Raising Money Through, Uh, Kickstarter
After PledgeMusic's implosion, Benji Rogers is raising money for a new venture based on "positive" news. He's using Kickstarter to fund it.
Alleged Investment Pitch Reveals PledgeMusic’s Bad, Bad Numbers
Confidential investor pitch shows PledgeMusic was spending twice what it earned, planned to raise fees to 20% and charge artists for promoting campaigns on their platform.
We have 13 Questions for PledgeMusic’s Benji Rogers
The collapse of PledgeMusic has left no one looking good, but Benji Rogers is the only one doing any talking.
PledgeMusic is Finished.
And it's done. PledgeMusic is slouching toward bankruptcy, according to founder Benji Rogers.
How To Crowdfund an Album Without Going Broke or Looking Like a Tool
Crowdfunding already had something of a shabby reputation - and that was before funding sites began stealing their customers' money.
Crowdsource Vinyl at No Charge with Bandcamp
Following up on PledgeMusic's implosion, Bandcamp gets into the crowdsourcing business with vinyl crowdsourcing business.
PledgeMusic’s Bizarre Death Spiral Is Taking Out Everyone
Campaigns suspended, staff abused and a returning co-founder must be wondering what he got himself into: welcome to PledgeMusic 2019, one of the most bizarre corporate death spirals in the industry.
PledgeMusic Is Falling Apart
PledgeMusic has just admitted they're at least 90 days behind in paying out artists. This looks a lot like a sinking ship.
Gavin Hardkiss Preps the Next Hawke Album
The fifth Hawke album, Love In Stars, is the center of an extensive PledgeMusic campaign featuring out-of-print catalog material, merchandise and more.
Hardkiss Launches Delusions of Grandeur 20th Anniversary Campaign
"I've owned this CD for 2 years and would nearly kill anyone who would do harm to it." -- "A Customer", October 15, 1999
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Colette Launches Campaign in Support of New LP, When The Music’s Loud
Chicago DJ, vocalist, producer and Candy Talk Records owner DJ Colette has launched a Pledge Music campaign in support of her long awaited album,...
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