Well, it's been a pretty busy week here putting the finishing touches on the infrastructure that will support the first release.  The FPP Shop is now ready to go and already open for business even though the real "grand opening" isn't until Monday.  The decision to release a free download of the entire album was also finalized but only for a limited time.  Exactly how long is not clear but the idea right now is to keep this offer going until the live lineup is ready to hit the stages.  A bit of motivation can't hurt!

Been a while since the last post but things have been busy here in preparation for the Fine Print Pariah debut release which is also the debut release for 5th Estate Music.  Things have come together nicely with only a few setbacks the major one being that the live lineup is not ready yet and that means the release will happen without a "Release Party", at least not on the actual date.  But who says we can't do it later as a kind of "Album and Band Release Party".  Well, that's the way it will probably happen but due to circumstances beyond our control this will have to wait a while.  It might only be early 2010 before FPP hits the stages but when it does happen, WATCH OUT!!!
A lot of time and effort has been put into promotion but response has been pretty slow.  This was kind of expected, it was a conscience decision to take a "matter of fact" approach to the release rather than a load of "hype" so this has probably left some wondering what it's really all about.  The music, i.e. the album, was put first with a very basic press kit, just the info necessary to put a face to the name.  Bad idea?  Perhaps, but the goal here is to keep it about the music and not the flash and nonsense that is so prevalent in the internet age.
The T Shirts arrived on Friday and were put in the shop today.  The logo is a bit bigger than expected but they still look really good.  The shop will be finished by the end of the week with CDs and downloads so everything is ready for the official release on Monday.  As of Nov.2, 2009 the CD will also be available through Amazon and MP3s through iTunes International, Napster, EMusic and many others.
And what happens after Monday?  LOTS!  Just stay tuned to find out!

Do you ever get that feeling that things were just meant to be?  Well, I had that today when I spent the morning unpacking three separate deliveries from three separate companies ordered on three different dates which all arrived within a few hours of each other today!  The digipaks, posters and packaging machine have all arrived and a bit earlier than expected.  The stars are aligning, things are really coming together, all in all a great week.  Have a good weekend!  I know I will.

The big day has finally arrived!  5th Estate Music is now officially operational and getting ready for the first release - Fine Print Pariah's self-titled debut coming on Nov.2, 2009.  A lot has been done but there is still a lot to do in preparation for the big event.  CDs should be here by the end of the week and reviews are already being solicited.  Exciting times here!
Stay tuned...lots more to come!