Submission ends: 23:th August 2023.
Some individuals have criticised this comp as too "open" to a public audience. It should be added that we are very self-critical, both of our work and that of others. Thus, our catalogue is very sparse. However, we do see 2023 as a year worth celebrating. Thus, our deadline is for this comp to be out on the market by November 2023. Although this is not an excuse to be lazy, the sooner, the better we get the material so we can make our assessments. This could also be seen as a call for arms to try to be so centred around platforms such as Bandcamp, etc. We do not put any values in the name of the compilation itself. It was just a word connected with reading the daily newspaper over my regular morning coffee. We have promoted this post in several channels and forums, which may feel out of character.
Those who have not put in any "effort" or are far too uncommitted will go straight into the trash bin. This can be compared to plankton fishing, being out in the deep ocean to find wonders in the depths. In my everyday life, I am very tied to a computer. Also, I have a bad habit of liking to listen to sounds from high to low. Therefore, we encourage artists to send in analogue masters such as chrome tape or reel-to-reel. It doesn't have to be just .wav, as is the norm for the moment. However, if you do, please email and ask for our P.O. box's address.
We work for quality, not quantity. Should we find that the material we receive is too low a rate -, we will reduce the comp to a single c60. Or, even better, a c30. We simply want to take stock of the current 'scene' because we have been out of the loop for a long time. At the same time, we don't wish to have an inbox filled with soulless drones and copycats, but at the same time, we look back to the days of yore. At the same time, we've had a few times in our lives experienced when total newcomers have come along and demonstrated something genuine. Even if this is very uncommon, this balancing act is a difficult stepping stone to tread. I could also be too nostalgic because of my own subjective experiences in that area.
