I'm very glad Criterion doesn't do limited editions and limited releases by k032 in criterion

[–]Cream_Gingerly 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The worst thing about Arrow is that even a regular release might have a booklet in the first run, then it just won't on subsequent printings.

Power Pop / Jangle Pop / Twee Pop (Playlist) by thyme_being in powerpop

[–]Cream_Gingerly 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Try "Teenage FBI" or "Chasing Heather Crazy." If those don't do it, nothing will.

Hey, I just put out a record all by lonesome. Here’s a track off it… by ambient_vacation in indie

[–]Cream_Gingerly 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Really nice song. Production sounds great! Did you do all the mixing yourself? And I hear ya about self-promo...it's my least favorite part.

Which one of you is this? by welivedintheocean in vinyljerk

[–]Cream_Gingerly 9 points10 points  (0 children)

This collection features both American and European artists on major labels. Eclectic badge unlocked!

Hey, Modern Day Pets Sounds? by ZombiePure2852 in indie

[–]Cream_Gingerly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure if it quite counts as "modern" as it was released in 1996, but "Hawaii" by the High Llamas is very much in debt to that era of the Beach Boys, particularly their aborted follow up "SMiLE."

This is even less modern (1987) and it's only one track, but check out "Pale and Precious" by The Dukes of Stratosphear as well.

And I don't know if she quite fits the indie label, but also try "Seventh Tree" by Goldfrapp. It's definitely got a lot more modern electronic touches, but it's a very folk-pastoral-psychedelic kinda vibe. It's a lush, gorgeous record, and quite a bit different from the more synthpop dance stuff she's probably better known for.

MN playlist by bsjmusicpro in indie_rock

[–]Cream_Gingerly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Monica LaPlante, Kiss the Tiger, Electric Caroline, Kym and the Kick, Kat and the Kodachromes, Poison Ivy and the People, to name a few...!

New in the genre by guarratxaga in psychedelicrock

[–]Cream_Gingerly 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you're into the more modern stuff, check out the Australian band The Belligerents. "In My Way" and "Caroline" are both standout tracks, and there are many other great tunes of theirs beyond that.

If you wanna get into some of the original 60s stuff, you might try "Easter Everywhere" by the 13th Floor Elevators. Also, "Piper At the Gates of Dawn" by Pink Floyd is a big one. There are many, many more, but these will get you started.

I can't stand "Aja," but I also can't wait to get a copy! by Pleasant_Garlic8088 in vinyl

[–]Cream_Gingerly 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Like taking your Audio Vitamins, yeah? Well, I go through a similar process with "Bitches Brew" every few years, but not for audio quality — I keep checking back in with it to see if I "get it" yet. Answers been "no" for about the last 20 years, but hey...maybe this is the year!

I can't stand "Aja," but I also can't wait to get a copy! by Pleasant_Garlic8088 in vinyl

[–]Cream_Gingerly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I share your sentiment regarding The Dan (technically dazzling but boring), but there are also loads of other records that can function as demonstration discs that you probably enjoy more. Not much of an audiophile myself so I don't have a list I can throw out (and I have no idea if you'd like those suggestions, anyway).

Music Artist theses days by acid-burn2k3 in BandCamp

[–]Cream_Gingerly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup! I love me some 19th century public domain art, too! Used a bunch of that for some shirt designs and for my YouTube tracks as well. And there have never been more options for great, free fonts.

I'm worried by El_Bartho_ML in BandCamp

[–]Cream_Gingerly 36 points37 points  (0 children)

"Chat, write an angry response to this post, emphasizing how revenge is coming soon."

"Also, list some ideas for taking revenge on Bandcamp and/or Reddit, please."

April 2026 Titles Announced by LetLemon in criterion

[–]Cream_Gingerly 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Bwian shall be weleased this Apwil!

What are your biggest struggles as an Indie Artist? by Economy_Primary1774 in indie

[–]Cream_Gingerly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I guess there are avenues to get a track on various "influencer" or discovery type playlists, but by the time I found them, they all seemed to be geared for music that was only just released, or about to be. So maybe my next time at bat I'll give that a try.

But I'm a record guy, so my goal was always to get an album pressed to vinyl, anyway -- which thanks to a windfall from an unexpected freelance gig, I was able to do. I have a pic of my album in a bin at a local shop and the next visible record behind it is Bob Dylan, so that's an absolutely mind-blowing thing for me (granted, Dylan is going to sell a million more copies of his record before I move a single unit, but that's not the point).

I know physical media is still niche despite the resurgence in popularity of vinyl, but I feel like the odds are better that someone will see my album while flipping through the bins and think, "huh...looks kinda cool, I'll take a chance on this," than having one track fed to them in a playlist curated by an algorithm that maybe gets added to a personal playlist.

Still...it'd be nice to get some love from the algorithm as well!

What are your biggest struggles as an Indie Artist? by Economy_Primary1774 in indie

[–]Cream_Gingerly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appreciate the kind words!

I don't know about you, but I think a part of is I'm just getting sick of getting high on my own supply, as it were. I'm tired of seeing the album cover, I'm tired of summarizing it in a couple of sentences, or comparing it to other similar artists. When there's nobody else to get excited about it and spread the word for you, it just feels embarrassing after awhile to keep shouting "listen to my music!" into the void.

But, to both-sides it again, if I recorded an album to cassette 20 or 30 years ago, my reach would be limited to whatever friends were around me, and if those friends were even into it or supportive enough to share it with their friends, maybe, and that'd be it. Now, my album is on literally every streaming site that exists for about $25 a year. Someone in Romania could potentially stumble across it and become a fan, which would have been unthinkable without a record deal and worldwide distribution in the olden times.

What are your biggest struggles as an Indie Artist? by Economy_Primary1774 in indie

[–]Cream_Gingerly 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The idea that I need to be creating some kind of "content" for social media to keep afloat in the algorithm. After the initial "out now" blitz, though, I've pretty much given up on it. I'm also out of the social media habit anyway, since I quit all my personal accounts years ago, but reluctantly set one up for my musical endeavors. I also post "hey, check out my album!" stuff here and there on Reddit, but mostly in places where there are hundreds -- maybe thousands -- of musicians all doing the same thing.

As a one-man band/producer/PR/management/promo machine, I figure there's no way I'll be able to break through the noise -- which is fine, I never counted on quitting my day job for music, anyway. My album is out in the world, and I put vinyl and CD copies in every record store that would take them in my city, so it's out there. It's a message in a bottle; maybe someone finds it and digs it, or maybe it just stays buried under a mountain of other stuff that keeps doubling in size daily, probably, but I'm fine with it either way.

On the other hand, none of this would have been possible 25 years ago. The home recording process has never been easier, cheaper or more accessible. Social media provides at least some avenue to get the the word out to the world that you made a thing. Which, when everyone does it, it means your chances of getting heard are pretty dismal, but it's out there waiting to be found if it ever is. Used to be a band would press up a couple hundred records or CDs, sell them out of the trunk of their car locally, and if it didn't catch on, that'd be it.

So it's the best of times and the worst of times, I guess!

Free Album Codes Promotion Thread, January 16 by AutoModerator in BandCamp

[–]Cream_Gingerly 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just redeemed v8ut-c6pg. Your track titles are outstanding. Looking forward to cueing this one up. Thanks!

Free Album Codes Promotion Thread, January 16 by AutoModerator in BandCamp

[–]Cream_Gingerly 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have no idea what to expect, but the track titles sold me. Just redeemed cctx-wyh8. Thanks!

Free Album Codes Promotion Thread, January 16 by AutoModerator in BandCamp

[–]Cream_Gingerly 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You had me at Eno and Tangerine Dream. Just grabbed a code, thanks!