People do seem to like the whole Ten Tracks gig... Some articles about us are below.
'what if someone offered you 10 remarkable songs, 10 songs vouched to be once, twice, three times terrific ... Better still, what if the whole collection cost just £1'
(full article here) - 20 October 2008
'several indie labels have embraced the idea, with Fat Cat, One Little Indian and Soma Records all offering very decent bundles of their artists' tunes'
(full article here) - 1 May 2009
'sounds interesting'
'Ten Tracks focuses on ways to support grassroots music'
(there's no version available online (?), but here's another paragraph: 'Ten Tracks co-founder Rupert Thomson says, "We provide new music in a way that other services don't. In terms of finding the best of what new music is coming out, consumers are now looking more widely than the music press or music radio. People are really into the idea that a top club like Optimo in Glasgow or respected labels can offer up the cream of what's new and what's suited to a particular listener's taste."')
'sign up now and support new music in the cheapest and fairest way possible'
'It seems so rare these days to see a good idea in the music business that isn’t ripping people off or making a quick buck or getting sued by the RIAA. I wish them the best of luck.'
'intriguing' - Tim Cornwell, in 'Björk's new state of online independence'
'Ten Tracks (http://www.tentracks.co.uk) was launched on 10 October 2008 as a new model to give a better deal to listeners and musicians. An online-only service, 10 track compilations are available each month as part of ongoing curated 'channels', with each bundle of 10 tracks costing just £1.
The reason for the low price was to encourage listeners to take a chance on new music while still paying an amount that would make a difference to artists' lives. This price is designed to reflect the move towards the growing trend for 'free' music, yet is intended to represent good value even in a world where most music can be obtained for 'free', because of the quality of the selections. Artists are paid a generous rate - 60% of (Net) sale revenue.
Licensed by the MCPS-PRS, tracks can also be bought individually (30p each), all are DRM-free, and lossless formats are available.
Established acts are already working with Ten Tracks, including The Aliens, Black Affair, and there is an exclusive release from Steve Mason's other project, King Biscuit Time. Internationally-lauded Glasgow DJs and producers, Optimo, are also curating a channel. There is scope to add new channels, and negotiations are underway with particular labels/individuals about increasing our monthly output.
Ten Tracks is operating in collaboration with The Skinny magazine, Scotland's most-read music magazine, meaning acts are guaranteed impressive promotion as well as royalties for distribution; in effect a kind of promotional service that pays.'
Thanks everyone. If you're a journalist and would like to find out more, please email info@tentracks.co.uk.
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