Hopefully, my little blogger friend will be less of a biggidy bitch this morning and this will be posted less that 3 and a half hours after I write it. Fingers crossed.
So ever since yesterday's big announcement, I've been bombarded with tons of questions about the big digital-only 4 song EP release. Rather than waste my time with you as individuals, I thought I'd answer a few of the more frequently asked questions here:
Why aren't you releasing the songs in CD format? I mean, what the fuck?
All right, all right - calm down. There are multiple valid reasons why we decided to do things this way. Primarily, after Mike's highly public and embarrassing "jewel case incident" earlier this year, Scamper has thought it best to avoid physical CDs altogether. I'll never look at a reuben sandwich the same way again. (shudder)
But seriously, folks - it doesn't take Nostradamus to see that this is the way music distribution is headed. Luckily, the lack of overhead with physical product really benefits a meek little band such as your local rock heroes. Instead of blowing a bunch of cash on CDs, we put what little money we have into what really counts: production. And Keith's vicodin addiction.
Are the older songs available for digital download as well?
As a matter of fact they are, poochie! You can look up Scamper on iTunes and get 1) the brand-fucking new Boulevards EP, B) 2004's hottest release Leave Your Glasses On in its entirety and as a free bonus just because you're cool III) the entire first season of the Scamper Podcast. We have you covered with hours of entertainment for your little iPod machine.
But I like CDs! Why are you guys being such jerks?
Oh, we're the jerks now? What about that time in 4th grade when you pantsed me in front of the entire geography class?
Come on - I was in fourth grade. When are you going to let that go?
I'll let it go when you're turning in your cold, cold grave, Matt VonDette!
(cough) But as far as the CD issue goes, we know how some of you feel, so Keith has put together this terrific artwork for a CD that doesn't actually exist (he's nutso like that). Pretty soon, we'll have a high resolution version available for easy download, so you can buy the songs on iTunes, burn them to a CD, print out the artwork and WHAMMY! You've got yourself a new CD! How's that sound, you publicly-pantsing dillhole?
Brendo, I know you have too much dignity to bring something like this up, so I'll say it: you provide high quality entertainment for literally hundreds of people a day here on this journal. And you ask for nothing in return. In that way, you're a bit of an American hero.
Well, I wouldn't say that...
No, no - let me finish. For all the free entertainment, insight and high quality writing that you provide for these good readers every day, isn't 99 cents too little to ask? I mean, if everyone reading this just bought ONE song, it could do wonders to support your band. Shouldn't the person who reads your journal every day but is unwilling to spend a measly 99 cents to support you burn in hell for all eternity?
I can't argue with that. But then again, I was raised Irish Catholic. For me, getting a guilt trip is like slipping on a warm, broken-in pair of slippers.
For the record, I DON'T think any of you should burn in hell (well, maybe Matt VonDette), but come on, people. It's 99 cents. Get your asses over there.
So ever since yesterday's big announcement, I've been bombarded with tons of questions about the big digital-only 4 song EP release. Rather than waste my time with you as individuals, I thought I'd answer a few of the more frequently asked questions here:
Why aren't you releasing the songs in CD format? I mean, what the fuck?
All right, all right - calm down. There are multiple valid reasons why we decided to do things this way. Primarily, after Mike's highly public and embarrassing "jewel case incident" earlier this year, Scamper has thought it best to avoid physical CDs altogether. I'll never look at a reuben sandwich the same way again. (shudder)
But seriously, folks - it doesn't take Nostradamus to see that this is the way music distribution is headed. Luckily, the lack of overhead with physical product really benefits a meek little band such as your local rock heroes. Instead of blowing a bunch of cash on CDs, we put what little money we have into what really counts: production. And Keith's vicodin addiction.
Are the older songs available for digital download as well?
As a matter of fact they are, poochie! You can look up Scamper on iTunes and get 1) the brand-fucking new Boulevards EP, B) 2004's hottest release Leave Your Glasses On in its entirety and as a free bonus just because you're cool III) the entire first season of the Scamper Podcast. We have you covered with hours of entertainment for your little iPod machine.
But I like CDs! Why are you guys being such jerks?
Oh, we're the jerks now? What about that time in 4th grade when you pantsed me in front of the entire geography class?
Come on - I was in fourth grade. When are you going to let that go?
I'll let it go when you're turning in your cold, cold grave, Matt VonDette!
(cough) But as far as the CD issue goes, we know how some of you feel, so Keith has put together this terrific artwork for a CD that doesn't actually exist (he's nutso like that). Pretty soon, we'll have a high resolution version available for easy download, so you can buy the songs on iTunes, burn them to a CD, print out the artwork and WHAMMY! You've got yourself a new CD! How's that sound, you publicly-pantsing dillhole?
Brendo, I know you have too much dignity to bring something like this up, so I'll say it: you provide high quality entertainment for literally hundreds of people a day here on this journal. And you ask for nothing in return. In that way, you're a bit of an American hero.
Well, I wouldn't say that...
No, no - let me finish. For all the free entertainment, insight and high quality writing that you provide for these good readers every day, isn't 99 cents too little to ask? I mean, if everyone reading this just bought ONE song, it could do wonders to support your band. Shouldn't the person who reads your journal every day but is unwilling to spend a measly 99 cents to support you burn in hell for all eternity?
I can't argue with that. But then again, I was raised Irish Catholic. For me, getting a guilt trip is like slipping on a warm, broken-in pair of slippers.
For the record, I DON'T think any of you should burn in hell (well, maybe Matt VonDette), but come on, people. It's 99 cents. Get your asses over there.
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Fixed. Now you look like a jerk, Nate.
Hmm?
This post has been removed by the author due to him being a jerk.
the author of the journal, or the author of the comment?
i'll just assume you're both jerks until i hear otherwise.
Downloaded this morning - Best purchase this week.
Spend the $3.96 wisely.
Well done, Big Cat. You have bought your ticket to heaven.
I have a question: are you on any other digital services besides iTunes?
I have a question: are you on any other digital services besides iTunes?
The EP and the album will soon be available on Rhapsody, Napster, Yahoo Music, and Virgin Digital. (The album is already on Rhapsody.)
It's hard to know the timetable on when they will each drop (and impossible to coordinate unless you are a major label), so we decided to have the official launch around the EP's iTunes availability.
We hope we're not alienating too many people, and since we all use iTunes we don't mind supporting a good product. Like they need our approval. (Don't take Shakira's word for it; trust Scamper.)
i like shakira. her hips don't lie, and neither does she
the author of the journal, or the author of the comment?
i'll just assume you're both jerks until i hear otherwise.
Yeah, it's kind of like: Vehicle will be towed at owner's expense. Owner of the car, owner of the business, owner of the parking lot?
So what did Nate say anyway?
Yeah, it's kind of like: Vehicle will be towed at owner's expense. Owner of the car, owner of the business, owner of the parking lot?
Good call. That could come in handy some day.
So what did Nate say anyway?
peter cetera?
Is that Jason at the beginning of "So You Know"?
Is that Jason at the beginning of "So You Know"?
that's actually brendan
that's actually brendan
And I'm freakin' adorable when I just wake up.
And I'm freakin' adorable when I just wake up.
too bad we don't have that shot you of with teddy, all crankypantsed out in adorableness.
stupid spammers.
And I'm freakin' adorable when I just wake up.
grumble grumble laundry game the fonz grumble
OK I posted the hi-res album artwork. It's in PDF format; a 39-cent color printout at Staples will get you a nice booklet for your slimline or jewel case.
Here's a direct download: The Boulevards EP album artwork (3.3MB PDF)
And it will be available forevermore here on the artwork page.
Amazing artwork, Keith. Looks great.
My computer is still being a twatbag.
It says I don't have itunes. I do have itunes, I even re-downloaded and upgraded and I still can't get the EP.
I want I want I want I want!!!!
*stomps off angrily without EP*
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