Stone Mountain Sinners

miserneil

Hi folks, 

Just wanted to share a track from my band Stone Mountain Sinners. Would love to get your thoughts!

Branshen

Not the genre I listen to normally but I enjoyed this. Very polished mix and I reckon this would be great music for an outdoor festival. 

EricTheWeary

Branshen said:

Not the genre I listen to normally but I enjoyed this. Very polished mix and I reckon this would be great music for an outdoor festival. 

I'll be seeing them at an outdoor festival in about four weeks so I'm hoping that's true!

I listened last night whilst a bit half asleep and I'd have to listen again to pass any detailed comment. However, having heard this and tracks Neil has posted on Live Videos SMS are very aware of their own sound and identity (if that makes sense) and what they are aiming for.  

west

A Hint of creedence maybe ? thats a good thing ...  

miserneil

west said:

A Hint of creedence maybe ? thats a good thing ...  

Most certainly is in my book! Cheers @west

west

dude , Dude , DUDE ! .....

john_r

Sounds great Neil, right up my street, can't wait to hear more!

miserneil

john_r said:

Sounds great Neil, right up my street, can't wait to hear more!

Thanks @john_r !

Moe_Zambeek

Yeah - sounds great. Creedence with a hint of Georgia Satellites / Dan Baird. I imagine that you go down a storm in a live setting.

miserneil

Moe_Zambeek said:

Yeah - sounds great. Creedence with a hint of Georgia Satellites / Dan Baird. I imagine that you go down a storm in a live setting.

Thanks @Moe_Zambeek , that’s exactly what we’re going for so really pleased that comes across

miserneil

We’ve just put out a teaser video for the album with footage shoot at Rockfield Studio. Roger (Keys) is using the Bohemian Rapsody piano!

https://youtu.be/Nbm-I-7X95U

miserneil

We released our debut album worldwide tomorrow!

john_r

Timely post reminded me I hadn't yet ordered a copy, duly done, look forward to hearing it!

miserneil

john_r said:

Timely post reminded me I hadn't yet ordered a copy, duly done, look forward to hearing it!

Thanks John!

EricTheWeary

Ordered.
Yay digipack. 
I've no idea what a digipack is but I'm sure it's lovely. 

miserneil

EricTheWeary said:

Ordered.
Yay digipack. 
I've no idea what a digipack is but I'm sure it's lovely. 

Oh it is! Just a nicer alternative to a Jewel case we thought  

miserneil

So, we released the album on Monday and went straight into the iTunes UK Country Chart at Number 5!!

Im not sure how we capitalise on this to be honest so if anyone has any advice, please feel free to post/PM me! This has taken us by surprise somewhat, What would you do next?!

pumkin

Tight band ,great vocals and groovin ... enjoyed that ... will look out for the album .Lead vocal is great ... Any nice sparce slow ones on there? 

miserneil

pumkin said:

Tight band ,great vocals and groovin ... enjoyed that ... will look out for the album .Lead vocal is great ... Any nice sparce slow ones on there? 

Many thanks @Pumpkin ;

Keeping On, Music City Blues & Tones of Home might see you right

Vibetronic

Not the sort of music I'd normally listen to, but it sounds really good and (to my ears) authentic for the style - well done. Also, sweet guitar break just before a minute in, perfectly played with all the right notes  

miserneil

Vibetronic said:

Not the sort of music I'd normally listen to, but it sounds really good and (to my ears) authentic for the style - well done. Also, sweet guitar break just before a minute in, perfectly played with all the right notes  

Nice one @Vibetronic ;, Thanks!  

john_r

Absolutely loving the album, but then its my sort of thing! Great singing, some really nice guitar tones and the you have the tunes too!

miserneil

john_r said:

Absolutely loving the album, but then its my sort of thing! Great singing, some really nice guitar tones and the you have the tunes too!

Thanks John, really appreciate that!!

munckee

Really like that, my sort of thing also.  Particularly like the young lady's voice.

Jimbro66

Great sounding album preview. Excellent playing and vocals and lots of presence in the mix. Nice one

 Have you actually got Doug and Pat in your band?? Cool.

miserneil

munckee said:

Really like that, my sort of thing also.  Particularly like the young lady's voice.

Jimbro66 said:

Great sounding album preview. Excellent playing and vocals and lots of presence in the mix. Nice one

 Have you actually got Doug and Pat in your band?? Cool.

Thanks chaps really appreciate that!

And i'd never noticed the Doug and Pat resemblance but you're right, it's uncanny!

Moe_Zambeek

Good stuff Neil, I like it a lot. 

EricTheWeary

I wondered why my signed CD never turned up but apparently it’s been sat on the shelf in the lounge for a few days...  

Anyway, got a round trip to Cardiff tomorrow so I needed something for the journey. Excellent. 

miserneil

Moe_Zambeek said:

Good stuff Neil, I like it a lot. 

Thanks Moe!

And I hope you enjoy Eric!

JezWynd

miserneil said:

So, we released the album on Monday and went straight into the iTunes UK Country Chart at Number 5!!

Im not sure how we capitalise on this to be honest so if anyone has any advice, please feel free to post/PM me! This has taken us by surprise somewhat, What would you do next?!

Congratulations! I know nothing about the music biz but how about contacting every Country music DJ in the UK and arranging live interviews and maybe a few live perfs to air. DJs are always keen on the next big thing, and that's you. 

Jez6345789

Great stuff Neil congrats to you and the band.

Again I know nothing about the music business but a bit about business. 

So as said hit the country DJ and local, national and international you have the taster video, get a marketing pack emailed out around the world there is a global market for Roots and country music. 

I would may be get a memorable lead headline in on the video. So it tells people what it’s about and is the first thing a newcomer see’s.
i would then do some targeted and paid Facebook work based around your demographic. A lot of people sigh a lot about paid FB but I get good results and can see a direct link to sales and product awareness.
you don’t have to spend a fortune be smart and targeted. 

Again on the social front get gig pictures pictures and short clips from friends, family and fans hitting Instagram.

make sure your web server will take the additional traffic and people.

the list is endless but on the basis you were number 5 with a bullet should get you booked into a few places and events.

i am sure far more experienced music promotions people will dive on on with some better stuff the list of things these days is endless. 

Again well done