1. Today in Kickstarter, Monday March 18th 2013:
- Incredible image from You are (on) an island’s tour (above)
- Life Begins at Incorporation unveiled its awesome cover
- Pitchfork reviewed The Punk Singer, which just premiered at SXSW
- 9th installment in Zen Dog’s amazing pre-production vlog
- Vulfpeck, a new music project from Funklet creator Jack Stratton
  2. Doc Watson remembered.
Legendary bluegrass musician Doc Watson passed away this year at age 89.
With dozens of records, seven Grammys, and an encyclopedic knowledge of American traditional music, Watson left behind an unmatched legacy. Now his family is working to produce Doc Watson Family Milestones, an intimate, multimedia portrait of a musical hero.
musicboys:

Doc Watson by A. Maxwell

    Doc Watson remembered.

    Legendary bluegrass musician Doc Watson passed away this year at age 89.

    With dozens of records, seven Grammys, and an encyclopedic knowledge of American traditional music, Watson left behind an unmatched legacy. Now his family is working to produce Doc Watson Family Milestones, an intimate, multimedia portrait of a musical hero.

    musicboys:

    Doc Watson by A. Maxwell

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  3. Do it together.
Kevin Devine wondered if he could fund his next two records on Kickstarter. His fans said yes.
“In. Absolutely perfect person to use Kickstarter. Better music and attitude without the label nonsense, do your thing on tour, and be a happier person.” —Steven“I’m going to marry you, mr. devine. you think i’m kidding. i’m not.” —Hillary
kevinpdevine:










Thank you. I’m speechless. You are an amazing audience, supportive, generous, loyal don’t cut it. Thank you for an absurd & validating day.

    Do it together.

    Kevin Devine wondered if he could fund his next two records on Kickstarter. His fans said yes.

    “In. Absolutely perfect person to use Kickstarter. Better music and attitude without the label nonsense, do your thing on tour, and be a happier person.” —Steven

    “I’m going to marry you, mr. devine. you think i’m kidding. i’m not.” —Hillary

    kevinpdevine:

    Thank you. I’m speechless. You are an amazing audience, supportive, generous, loyal don’t cut it. Thank you for an absurd & validating day.

    View on Kickstarter
  4. Look what you did.
It’s been an inspiring year.
We’re celebrating the most creative projects and memorable moments on Kickstarter in 2012. Looking back, we couldn’t be prouder of this community or more excited for the future. Thanks to all the creators and backers who make it happen — here’s to 2013!
Check out the Best of Kickstarter 2012.

    Look what you did.

    It’s been an inspiring year.

    We’re celebrating the most creative projects and memorable moments on Kickstarter in 2012. Looking back, we couldn’t be prouder of this community or more excited for the future. Thanks to all the creators and backers who make it happen — here’s to 2013!

    Check out the Best of Kickstarter 2012.

    View on Kickstarter
  5. Back to the roots.
Phil Madeira is the renaissance man of Nashville.
A multi-intrumentalist who’s worked with everyone in town and written songs for artists ranging from Garth Brooks to Keb’ Mo’, Madeira is turning now to a new solo recording. Having sucessfully funded a collaborative album on Kickstarter last year, Madiera is reaching out to his backers once again to fund an even more personal project.
This sweet slice of American roots music is our Project of the Day.

    Back to the roots.

    Phil Madeira is the renaissance man of Nashville.

    A multi-intrumentalist who’s worked with everyone in town and written songs for artists ranging from Garth Brooks to Keb’ Mo’, Madeira is turning now to a new solo recording. Having sucessfully funded a collaborative album on Kickstarter last year, Madiera is reaching out to his backers once again to fund an even more personal project.

    This sweet slice of American roots music is our Project of the Day.

    View on Kickstarter
  6. Sound lightning.
A DIY electronics kit designed by two MIT undergrads, oneTesla transforms sound into artificial lightning. 
Use simple tools and a soldering iron to construct the singing Tesla coil in a weekend, then connect a keyboard or computer to trigger two-foot-long musical sparks. This high voltage sound machine is our Project of the Day.

    Sound lightning.

    A DIY electronics kit designed by two MIT undergrads, oneTesla transforms sound into artificial lightning.

    Use simple tools and a soldering iron to construct the singing Tesla coil in a weekend, then connect a keyboard or computer to trigger two-foot-long musical sparks. This high voltage sound machine is our Project of the Day.

    View on Kickstarter