Sydney Richards is recording an EP!
Help me share my music with the world!
Project Description
Hi there, I'm Sydney Richards! I'm an independent musician based in Chicago, Illinois, and I'm looking to raise at least $10,000 to record and promote an EP of five songs!
In March 2022 I released my first single, "Green Bottles." Since then I've been performing at small venues around Chicago.
I now have five songs I’m ready to bring to life, and I need your help! Independent art matters, but being an independent artist can be inaccessible and expensive. My goal is to raise at least $10,000 to record, mix, master, and promote my record. With the funds raised from this campaign, I'll be able to create at least 10 jobs for independent artists and musicians to help me make this record. If I raise $12,000, I could record an additional single!
I've come up with some fun rewards that you can choose from (my favorite is the Behind The Scenes Package!), or you can contribute without a reward using the Monetary Contribution option.
Thank you so much for visiting my campaign site. Every $ helps! Your support means everything to me, and I can't wait to share more music with you!
- Sydney :)
Updates
The Campaign FAQs
I want to purchase more than one reward. Can I do that?
Absolutely! You are able to select and add multiple rewards to your cart.
I just want to contribute, and not purchase a reward. What do I do?
The first reward listed is Monetary Option. Select this reward, type in the amount you'd like to contribute, and that amount will be added to the fund.
I want a specific reward, but I'd like to contribute more than the reward price. What do I do?
Select the reward you would like to purchase, then select the "Monetary Option" reward, and fill in the additional amount you would like to contribute.
What types of payment do you accept?
Credit cards and Stripe account information are acceptable forms of payment. If you'd like to pay a different way, you can Venmo me directly at @Sydney-Richards-15 and I'll add it to the fund. Or feel free to reach out if you run into any problems!
When will your album be released?
I plan to release a single in the summer of 2023 with the release of the EP in the fall of 2023. Follow me on social media to stay updated on shows, merchandise, and more release information!
Why $10,000?
Making a record requires more steps than songwriting and recording. It takes hiring musicians, engineers, producers, and mix and master engineers to make each song. Once the record is complete, there are music distribution, marketing, and promotion costs to ensure people get to hear the music we made.
Just Because I Care
A contribution just because you wanna support me. Thank you!
A ticket to a virtual show where I'll play all the songs from the EP, plus I'll answer any questions you have about the process, the music, or me!
I'll create and send you playlist just for you based on your music tastes! Songs I think you should check out, songs you already like, and maybe some songs that just remind me of you.
Also includes a ticket to the virtual show + Q&A.
This one's for Chicago musicians! I'll provide the space, the snacks, and the drinks; you provide your instruments and talents. Let's hang out and jam!
Also includes a ticket to the virtual show + Q&A and a sticker.
A CD of the EP
Also includes a ticket to the virtual show + Q&A and a sticker.
A yet-to-be-designed Sydney Richards T-shirt!
Also includes a ticket to the virtual show + Q&A and a sticker.
An unframed (dimensions) print of the album art for the EP.
Also includes a ticket to the virtual show + Q&A and a sticker.
Give me a song, and I'll choreograph a one-minute-long contemporary dance to it, film it, and put it on my social media and shout you out! (I think this would be super fun if it's your original song!)
Also includes a ticket to the virtual show + Q&A.
For the fans of my debut single Green Bottles: boy, do I have a package for you! With the Green Bottles Package, you'll receive a Green Bottles Koozie, Green Bottles Album Art, a video tutorial on how to play Green Bottles, access my original voice memos of Green Bottles from when I was writing the song, and handwritten lyrics and lead sheets to the song.
Also includes a ticket to the virtual show + Q&A and a sticker.
This package includes a T-shirt, a CD, and a link to a playlist of songs that inspired the EP.
Also includes a ticket to the virtual show + Q&A and a sticker.
This package includes access to original voice memo records of the songs on the EP from when I was writing them, a BTS video of the making of the EP, and a link to a playlist of songs that inspired the record.
Also includes a ticket to the virtual show + Q&A.
This one's for my fellow Dungeons and Dragons players! With this package you'll receive a personalized illustration of your DnD character by my cousin Genna Davis, the talented artist behind the Green Bottles album art. You'll also receive a set of mystery dice curated for you by me!
Also includes a ticket to the virtual show + Q&A and a sticker.
Give me a song, and I'll learn to play it and put my own spin on it. I'll film it, post it to social media and give you a shout out!
Also includes a ticket to the virtual show + Q&A.
A contribution just because you love me and support my music! Thank you so much!
Also includes a ticket to the virtual show + Q&A.
This package includes a T-shirt, CD, album art print, handwritten lead sheets and lyrics, access to original voice memo recordings of the songs on the EP, a BTS video of the making of the EP, and a link to a playlist of songs that inspired the record.
Also includes a ticket to the virtual show + Q&A and a sticker.
I'll write you a song, film it, and send you a copy, along with handwritten lyrics!
Also includes a ticket to the virtual show + Q&A and a sticker.
This is ultimate package: a signed T-shirt, signed CD, signed album art print, signed handwritten lyrics and lead sheet, access to original voice memo recordings of the songs on the EP, a BTS video of the making of the EP, early access to the EP, a shoutout in the liner notes on the CD, and a link to the playlist of songs that inspired the record.
Also includes a ticket to the virtual show + Q&A and a sticker.
This is huge! I will list you as an "Honorary Executive Producer" in the liner notes of the record on streaming platforms and on CDs. You'll also get access to original voice memo recordings of songs on the EP, early access to the EP, a link to a playlist that inspired the record, and a link to a Behind The Scenes video of the making of the record. Thank you so much for supporting me and my music!
Also includes a ticket to the virtual show + Q&A.
Rewards
Just Because I Care
A contribution just because you wanna support me. Thank you!
A ticket to a virtual show where I'll play all the songs from the EP, plus I'll answer any questions you have about the process, the music, or me!
I'll create and send you playlist just for you based on your music tastes! Songs I think you should check out, songs you already like, and maybe some songs that just remind me of you.
Also includes a ticket to the virtual show + Q&A.
This one's for Chicago musicians! I'll provide the space, the snacks, and the drinks; you provide your instruments and talents. Let's hang out and jam!
Also includes a ticket to the virtual show + Q&A and a sticker.
A CD of the EP
Also includes a ticket to the virtual show + Q&A and a sticker.
A yet-to-be-designed Sydney Richards T-shirt!
Also includes a ticket to the virtual show + Q&A and a sticker.
An unframed (dimensions) print of the album art for the EP.
Also includes a ticket to the virtual show + Q&A and a sticker.
Give me a song, and I'll choreograph a one-minute-long contemporary dance to it, film it, and put it on my social media and shout you out! (I think this would be super fun if it's your original song!)
Also includes a ticket to the virtual show + Q&A.
For the fans of my debut single Green Bottles: boy, do I have a package for you! With the Green Bottles Package, you'll receive a Green Bottles Koozie, Green Bottles Album Art, a video tutorial on how to play Green Bottles, access my original voice memos of Green Bottles from when I was writing the song, and handwritten lyrics and lead sheets to the song.
Also includes a ticket to the virtual show + Q&A and a sticker.
This package includes a T-shirt, a CD, and a link to a playlist of songs that inspired the EP.
Also includes a ticket to the virtual show + Q&A and a sticker.
This package includes access to original voice memo records of the songs on the EP from when I was writing them, a BTS video of the making of the EP, and a link to a playlist of songs that inspired the record.
Also includes a ticket to the virtual show + Q&A.
This one's for my fellow Dungeons and Dragons players! With this package you'll receive a personalized illustration of your DnD character by my cousin Genna Davis, the talented artist behind the Green Bottles album art. You'll also receive a set of mystery dice curated for you by me!
Also includes a ticket to the virtual show + Q&A and a sticker.
Give me a song, and I'll learn to play it and put my own spin on it. I'll film it, post it to social media and give you a shout out!
Also includes a ticket to the virtual show + Q&A.
A contribution just because you love me and support my music! Thank you so much!
Also includes a ticket to the virtual show + Q&A.
This package includes a T-shirt, CD, album art print, handwritten lead sheets and lyrics, access to original voice memo recordings of the songs on the EP, a BTS video of the making of the EP, and a link to a playlist of songs that inspired the record.
Also includes a ticket to the virtual show + Q&A and a sticker.
I'll write you a song, film it, and send you a copy, along with handwritten lyrics!
Also includes a ticket to the virtual show + Q&A and a sticker.
This is ultimate package: a signed T-shirt, signed CD, signed album art print, signed handwritten lyrics and lead sheet, access to original voice memo recordings of the songs on the EP, a BTS video of the making of the EP, early access to the EP, a shoutout in the liner notes on the CD, and a link to the playlist of songs that inspired the record.
Also includes a ticket to the virtual show + Q&A and a sticker.
This is huge! I will list you as an "Honorary Executive Producer" in the liner notes of the record on streaming platforms and on CDs. You'll also get access to original voice memo recordings of songs on the EP, early access to the EP, a link to a playlist that inspired the record, and a link to a Behind The Scenes video of the making of the record. Thank you so much for supporting me and my music!
Also includes a ticket to the virtual show + Q&A.