1.
What is Conviction Records all about?
2. Who operates Conviction
Records?
3. What services does Conviction Records offer it's artists?
4. How does my band get
signed to Conviction Records?
5. Is Conviction hiring, and how can I get a job with the
company?
6. Can my band be on a Conviction Records' compilation?
7. If my band sends a demo, will you really listen to it?
8. How do I get permission to use a Conviction Records
artist's song or sample on my comp, video, movie, etc..?
If you have a question that is not listed here, feel free to e-mail info@convictionrecords.com and we will do our best to answer it in a timely fashion.
Answers:
1.
Conviction Records is an independant record label that was formed in
January, 2003 in Pittsburgh, PA, whose main goal is to seek out, promote,
and further the musical careers of talented, regional artists who are
ready for a real commitment. Although the word Conviction has multiple
meanings, one of those is "a strong feeling or belief", which
is what we have for music, this is the main reason we chose the name
for the label.
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2.
The company was founded by it's two partners Jason
Sturgill and ERiC AiXeLsyD. Both ERiC and Jason
have grown up in the Pittsburgh region and have watched it's music scene
develop over the years. Also, both have been heavily involved in developing
and promoting countless shows, bands, and compilation projects. The
musical talents belong mostly to ERiC who has been involved in many
groups and projects, including his current band, Conviction Records'
artists, AiXeLsyD. Jason's talents point more toward the technical and
entrepreneurial side of the business.
Despite a few differnences in artistic talent, ERiC and Jason have a
strong abilities to recognize talent, and they share the same vision
for the future of Conviction Records.
Conviction Records also looks to it's long-time friends and associates
for creative input. Without their help and support, none of the magic
would be possible.
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3. Conviction Records works with each individual group or artist to determine what their needs are. We feel that artists can do what they do best (create great music) if they can concentrate their efforts on that process rather than having to worry about logistics, like getting their music in stores, promoting and booking shows, etc. Therefore, the specific services and agreement between Conviction Records and the artists will be customized to fit each situation. Some of these things could include:
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Distribution of CD's to regional record stores with barcodes
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Promotion and Publicity
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Web site development and support services
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E-mail support services
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Assitance with locating recording facilities and pressing services
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Booking shows
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Assistance with design of artwork, layouts, logos, etc.
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Development of promotional items and merchanside, such as, flyers and posters, 1" buttons, stickers, t-shirts, etc.
4.
Conviction Records is always searching for fresh talent. If you think
you have what it takes, you can get demos and information to us two
ways. You can e-mail demos@convictionrecords.com
, or send whatever you've got to the following address:
Attn: Demos When e-mailing demos@convictionrecords.com,
please send direct links to downloadable song files, i.e. *.mp3, *.wma,
*.ra, *.rm, etc. PLEASE DO NOT SEND SOUND FILE ATTACHMENTS WITH THE
E-MAIL. Links to downloadable files are great, we can get them, burn
‘em to a CD-R, and listen on a good stereo. Again, direct links
to the files are best (not the page that the files are on), and they
should be downloadable, not streaming. You can also post direct links to your downloadable songs and/or
video on our Message Board, in the Direct
Download & Discussion Forum. Here we can hear the songs, along
with everyone who posts on the board, & hopefully you’ll
get some feedback from our members. Be sure to READ
THE RULES before posting in that forum though! Alternately, if you have audio files, but there not posted on the
web anywhere available for download, we have an area where you can
FTP the files to us here at ConvictionRecords.com.
To gain access to the necessary information for the FTP transfer,
e-mail us at (you guessed it…) demos@convictionrecords.com
and we’ll be happy to help you out. (What the #$@% is FTP-ing? Here’s
a great explanation. Also, if you need an FTP program, try this
free
version of Leech FTP.)
Conviction Records
7106 Baker Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
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5.
Currently we are not looking to expand our permanent staff, but occasionally
we are looking for volunteers to help us out with promotional tasks.
If you would like to be added to our contact list for volunteering,
just send an e-mail with your contact info to volunteer@convictionrecords.com
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6.
Quite possibly, yes. Just send a demo to one of the addresses in answer
#4 above, and indicate that you are interested in being included on
a future compilation.
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7.
Absolutely, yes. Both Jason and ERiC listen to every demo we recieve.
We will contact you if we would like to setup a meeting.
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8.
E-mail all of the details of your request to licensing@convictionrecords.com
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