Re: [microsound] is the problem distributors... or record stores?

[david turgeon <david.t@xxxxxxxx>]

>                                                                                 CDR's can find distributors. Why should they distribute them?
> To help artists who are either less known or who have little funds, to
> get exposure. If a distributor likes what you're doing, they will give
> you a chance. I'm just trying to find an alternative right now. In the
> mean time, I'm doing mail order from my website. Good luck CDR people!

ah, cdrs.  just like a trade-in with the devil.  sure, he says, make
your _cd_s.  you'll be able to play them in _cd players_.  they will be
_cd quality_.  they will not degrade with time (okay, not in ten years,
at least) or carry background hiss till your ears are blue.  & you will
be able to make as many as you want!

....  but good luck on the distribution!!!!

<maniacal laughter>

joking apart, i found that cdrs are easier to sell when they feature
handmade packaging (à la lucky kitchen).  otherwise...  well, like any
truly democratic means of production, be prepared to feel like you're
walking in two feet deep of mud...  i.e. glorious but quite dirty.  &
fairly slow.

~ david