Indie Music Resource Guide

Unity and Strength in Independent Voices.

As I move to bring back publications, I’ve been reworking the brand and mission statement. In an effort to get right down the information about the book, if you’d like to read that, it’s below (quick link).

Spartaci. Unity and Strength in Independent Voices.  

In our inaugural Independent Music/Artist publication, I am looking for musicians and artists who want to participate. I am offering free inclusion to bands and artists. (for already designed submissions). Promote an indie book or your newsletter? Sure. A sketch to promote your art? Yes!
There is also space for low-cost advertising for small businesses/services. Get in touch if you have any questions.

Rock on!

Indie Band Resource Book

Focus:
The Indie Band Resource Book will feature independent bands, services and resources for bands and fans. Consider ‘one-sheets’ like a flyer promoting your album, single, merchandise or band itself. This resource book could serve as a valuable tool for bands to gain visibility, especially within the indie music community. It also offers a platform for networking and discovering new music services and resources.

Our mission is to provide independent artists with a distinctive platform to showcase their music, merchandise, and stories. Through the Indie Band Resource Book, we aim to connect artists and fans, creating a supportive network that elevates the independent music scene.

Formatting Requirements:

• Image: Bands are required to submit a black and white image measuring 8×10 inches (2400×3000 pixels) in .jpg format. Ensure all text is legible when printed at 300 dpi. If you need an image created, see below.

• Waiver: A waiver allowing non-exclusive use of the submitted image is necessary. 

• Spotlight: Bands are encouraged to feature a specific release. Whether it be an album, single, new product, this is the call to action. If future issues are published, you’ll want a different thing to promote. If you have a free song or album on bandcamp, this is a perfect place to put it.

• One submission per band/project.

• A template is provided as a guide only. Feel free to make your flyer to stand out.

Cost:

• For bands/artists:
  $0 - If submission accepted and meets the formatting criteria.
  $25 - If formatting needed. If you require assistance with formatting an image to meet specifications, we’ll be happy to create one for you. You’ll also get a digital file to print your own for future use.

• For business, service, or non-band/musician:
  $15 Half page (2400×1500px) roughly 7×4.25”
  $25 Full page (2400×3000px) roughly 7×8.75”
  +$25 If formatting needed for either size.

Print Copies:
Print copies will be available. Pricing will depend upon final size.

APPLICATION PACKAGE:

A simple pdf of the above info, a sample page and the simple waiver to sign and return.

Return application by (July 29th, tentative)
Include waiver and .jpg file
Return to email address [contact @ canvaschordscomedy . com]

If requiring formatting services, inquire via email. Be prepared to provide:
- Band photo that looks good in black and white at 300dpi. Prefer 2000px wide.
- Band Name
- Location
- Genre (even if it’s just ‘rock’ or ‘music’)
- Band members and instruments played
- Website
- Bio up to 100 words
- Featured product, song, album, with picture

Sample
Do not include black border. Leave an 1/8” white border on the 8×10” image.

Corn Dog!

Feel free to reach out via email below if you have any questions.

Rock on!

DB ‘Gatch’ Gatchell

contact at canvaschordscomedy dot com

Spartaci. Unity and Strength in Independent Voices.  

Mission Statement: (Directive)  

A collective movement of diverse artists contributing to a larger narrative of artistic freedom and authenticity. 

Mission Statement: (Explanation / Illustration) 

Spartaci celebrates the spirit of independence and the courage to forge one’s own path while recognizing the strength of a united community.  

The power of art to bring people together, to inspire change, and to give a voice to the underrepresented. From the unique and shared experiences to the struggles and triumphs that each artist goes through while remaining true to their artistry and vision, no artist should stand alone. 

We are Spartaci.