One of the aspects of this event that intrigues us the most are the nature of the two entities involved in this showcase: Scion A/V and Moshpit Tragedy Records.
In Scion A/VMetals own words:
"Scion A/V Metal works with the world’s best and most vital metal bands, bringing them to the stage at Metal Matinees, releasing exclusive audio releases and creating new music videos."
Alot of these metal matinees they curate are free/RSVP based events, they also pay the artists and they promote the shows. This isn't an argument for or against the marketing department of a car company's role in under ground music, its just stating what role Scion A/V is playing.
In Moshpit Tragedys own words:
"Moshpit Tragedy Records is a punk/metal label from Canada, which is proudly the very first label to fully adopt a pay-what-you-want (even nothing for most titles) download concept."
While our record is on this site for a pay what you want starting at $3.99, most of the releases are set at $0.
The reoccurring theme here is that both Scion A/V and Moshit Tragedy are entities that are essentially offering music, live performance and recorded, for you the fan for free. You don't have to sneak in to the show or get on a bands guest list, you don't have to pirate the music or borrow it from a friend. These two "thriving" entity's are in the business of providing you with free entertainment at a very effortless commitment on your part. While our record is on this site for a pay what you want starting at $3.99, most of the releases are set at $0.
That is both bizarre and incredibly awesome.
Is this a the new standard? Are we looking at revolutionary weirdos or carpetbagging war profiteers? A mix of both? I say a whole lot of the first and a little of the latter. With music increasingly being a digital entity, with gas prices and rent increasing forcing outlets of cultural/musical/art/expression to adopt new models, some of them not benefiting heavy music, makes us find this event incredibly significant in a new culture of music and performance in general. At least in terms of public awareness.
Or we could be full of shit and this is just a label showcase put on by a car company, either way, RSVP and lets drink water together.
RSVP LINK
CVLT NATION is also hosting a mixtape which features two of our songs as well as a bunch of other songs by Moshpit Tragedy artists
CVLT NATION LINK
If you feel dirty from reading all this praise to corporate sponsorship then read about these groups and do your part to balance the scales
NO MORE DEATHS LINK
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB PHX LINK
TUMBLEWEED LINK
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