The most noticeable Intellective Records output is our bi-monthly
compilation disc. The "Unbelievably Unsigned" series is
international grassroots marketing at its best. The CD is distributed
exclusively in bundle packages with existing albums and merchandise
sold by the musicians who's tracks appear
on the album. Artists benefit from having their music exposed directly
to people around the world who purchase and support other independent
musician's albums, t-shirts, and DVDs. Music lovers are thrilled because
they are exposed to similar up-and-coming talent from around the world.
The compilations themselves are professionally manufactured by DiscMakers
in New Jersey. Full color screen printing on the shrink wrapped cardboard
sleeves and on the disc bring professional credibility to the final
product. The artists themselves each pay an equal portion of the production
costs. They receive equal shares of the finished product.
The artists involved with Intellective Records work together to further
their own careers by furthering the careers of one another. We do
this by offering shows to one another, and helping to promote the
shows of involved artists who are coming to our area.
One of the primary advantages to an artist alliance like ours is
volume buying power. It can be quite expensive to print a short order
of t-shirts, posters, post-cards, DVDs, and CDs. When four or five
artists are ready to order products, we place the separate orders
as one and negotiate for bulk rates. Most providers would rather fulfill
five orders at reduced rates than lose an account that is growing.
Intellective Records is a member of NACA.
Interested musicians can be added to our registered artist roster
so that they may be permitted to attend and/or perform at conventions.
NACA membership also allows members to obtain mailing/contact information
for universities so they can start booking for next semester.
From time to time, Intellective Records will organize showcases to
be held in major cities throughout the United States. We will facilitate
the effective marketing of the events by providing involved artists
with contact information and advertising tips. When we work together
to create a flurry of hype on the desks of newspaper writers, magazine
editors, and at television news stations, we will be far more likely
to get the press coverage required to pull of a successful concert
event.
The opportunities for all of us go far beyond existing and predicted
uses. The most important tool Intellective Records offers is a private
online communication hub for the artsits involved. It is there that
we share secrets and experiences around all aspects of the business
and the art of what we do. Maybe one of us has already figured out
how to make that tricky piece of gear work. Maybe one of us has figured
out how to really work an online networking web site. Maybe
one of us fell victim to a shady club owner. Maybe one of us has discovered
one of the good guys. The private forum finally puts end to "One
of us" by allowing the spread of information to “all of
us”. Without communication, cooperation is impossible. Without
cooperation, we are just spinning tiny wheels and wasting a ridiculous
amount of time.