tsr00seth Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 I don't post in the Cassette thread much but wanted to share this since it might be interesting for a few of you. We’ve been asked a lot over the years about offering a label subscription of some kind — and, while this doesn’t address that specifically, we’re very pleased to have put together something we think is exciting! So we’re announcing a cassette subscription series today. Comprised of artists from around the world that we think deserve more attention, the series will focus on artists we are sincerely fans of that we feel are making new and exciting sounds that you should be listening to. While the series is monthly, we do have quarterly and semiannually options as well if the shipping costs for a monthly plan are a bit too daunting for you. All cassettes are available individually in limited quantities as well. Shipments will also include stickers and buttons. Here is what we have planned (more info soon!): January: Jay Som - Turn Into February: Oyama - Coolboy March: Wished Bone - Pseudio Recordings April: YEYEY - The Vision May: Bent Shapes - Wolves of Want June: TBA July: TBA August: TBA September: TBA October: TBA November: TBA December: TBA PLEASE NOTE: this is currently for people residing in the US only. If you are from outside the United States please email us at orders [at] topshelfrecords [dot] com so we can help you out accordingly. Thanks for understanding! Subscribe to our 2016 cassette series Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantheriver Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Bought one with semi-annual shipping earlier. $65 for 12 tapes is extremely fair when a lot of places are starting to charge $7+ per tape before shipping. Thanks for trying something new, I look forward to hearing some new artists. topshelfsquad 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy. Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 If all the tapes are going to be available individually, does buying the subscription offer anything special? Like the BWM one comes with special subscription-only tapes / variants. Is that going to be the case with this as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parkinglot Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 If all the tapes are going to be available individually, does buying the subscription offer anything special? Like the BWM one comes with special subscription-only tapes / variants. Is that going to be the case with this as well? You pay $5.40 per cassette with the semi annual option instead of $9.35 per cassette. Even if you add 6 cassettes to your cart on their site, it works out to $47.80. So, a benefit is saving $30. topshelfsquad and tape 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youinreverse Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Nice job grabbing YEYEY. The Vision was my favorite album of last year. It's beautiful and more people need to hear it! topshelfsquad 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy. Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 You pay $5.40 per cassette with the semi annual option instead of $9.35 per cassette. Even if you add 6 cassettes to your cart on their site, it works out to $47.80. So, a benefit is saving $30. I can't tell if you're being snarky or not. I understand that one of the pluses to subscription deals is saving money. But like I said, BWM is doing special sub-only tapes. No Sleep does the special sub-only variant for their vinyl. I was just curious if that was going to be the case for this as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parkinglot Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 I can't tell if you're being snarky or not. I understand that one of the pluses to subscription deals is saving money. But like I said, BWM is doing special sub-only tapes. No Sleep does the special sub-only variant for their vinyl. I was just curious if that was going to be the case for this as well. lol i was not intending to be an ass andy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topshelfsquad Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 I can't tell if you're being snarky or not. I understand that one of the pluses to subscription deals is saving money. But like I said, BWM is doing special sub-only tapes. No Sleep does the special sub-only variant for their vinyl. I was just curious if that was going to be the case for this as well. no, nothing special as far as the packaging / variants goes. We are toying with the idea of making a 13th cassette available that is exclusive to the subscription (or, if not exclusive, it'll be free to subscribers). Subscribers will also get various goodies shipped with their subscription packages (pins and stickers, etc.). But otherwise, nothing else is planned! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy. Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 lol i was not intending to be an ass We all good then no, nothing special as far as the packaging / variants goes. We are toying with the idea of making a 13th cassette available that is exclusive to the subscription (or, if not exclusive, it'll be free to subscribers). Subscribers will also get various goodies shipped with their subscription packages (pins and stickers, etc.). But otherwise, nothing else is planned! Okay thank you! I might just hold off then. Hopefully y'all release some cool tape I can pick up individually later on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topshelfsquad Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 I might just hold off then. Hopefully y'all release some cool tape I can pick up individually later on. With all respect, these are all cool tapes that are incredible albums in their own right — give 'em a listen! ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ There's not gonna be any "cool" tapes in this series. That's not the point of it. We don't release music because it's cool or what people like or whatever. We work with the artists we do because they're doing something worthwhile. I want to highlight truly great things that fly under the radar with this series. Sorry if this statement seems brash or confrontational — it's just something I'm pretty passionate about. Emo Revival 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy. Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 With all respect, these are all cool tapes that are incredible albums in their own right — give 'em a listen! ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ There's not gonna be any "cool" tapes in this series. That's not the point of it. We don't release music because it's cool or what people like or whatever. We work with the artists we do because they're doing something worthwhile. I want to highlight truly great things that fly under the radar with this series. Sorry if this statement seems brash or confrontational — it's just something I'm pretty passionate about. these are all cool tapes There's not gonna be any "cool" tapes Well which one is it? (just teasing) Although I think you misunderstood my use of the word cool. I meant it more as a something that peaks my interest. I'm sure they're all doing something worthwhile, I mean you're putting it out on a physical release, but that doesn't mean everyone is going to enjoy it. It happens. If you put out something that I enjoy / think is "cool" I'll pick up a copy. Sorry for the confusion. And like YouBlewIt!'s album title says: Keep Doing What You're Doing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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