DIY Album Funding Is The Way Forward For Robert Vincent

Acclaimed UK singer/songwriter is allowing his fan base to become the focus of funding his next album. If they love the idea it will get produced. Real fan democracy in action. End Quote

(1888PressRelease) February 05, 2015 - Robert Vincent (http://robertvincentmusic.com (http://robertvincentmusic.com)) is no stranger to making music. As a Liverpool, UK singer/songwriter he has been in a number of bands, but his most recent solo album (Life in easy steps) received great critical acclaim, and extensive BBC airplay.

When considering his next album (to be released 2015), there were offers from minor labels, and a private investor, but Robert decided to let his fans be part of the process of album production.

"Fans of music are often overlooked during the creation of what they are expected to buy," said Robert, "and whilst the creative process is mine, the actual production of the final work should involve people who care".

With this in mind Robert has created his own pre-order website (http://album.robertvincentmusic.com (http://album.robertvincentmusic.com)) where fans can not only order MP3, physical CD or even Vinyl versions of the album ahead of it's production, but they can 'in kickstarter style' increase their order value to gain one off or very limited edition benefits.

"I wanted to give people the chance to buy more than just an MP3," explained Robert, "and so by giving people the chance to have me and my band play at their home or wedding, or even get a really special instrument from Turner guitars, fans get rewarded for their continued support."

Obviously not everyone will be in a position to purchase a £1000 Turner Guitar (http://www.turnerguitars.com/), but with the MP3 album heading the list at just £8, there are plenty of entry points for anyone who loves what Robert does, and wants more.

With meaningful record deals becoming increasingly more difficult to secure even for talented singer/songwriters like Robert, sites such as Pledge Music and Kickstarter are attracting increasing numbers of independent acts looking for a way to fund their next project. By creating his own opportunity for fan involvement, Robert is looking to give a little more back to fans with enough passion for his music to pre-order the next album even before the first track has been recorded.

With the Press loving what Robert does (Q Magazine called him the Mersey Morrissey, and the BBC dedicating one of their artist pages to his work http://www.bbc.co.uk/music/artists/dc424585-ead5-44fe-b56. It is still a brave performer who decides to go it alone and let his fans decide if his next album is worth a look.

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