It's OFFICIAL!!! Monétique RELEASES DEBUT EP

What's going on world? BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: Monétique has officially released their debut EP entitled Don't Put Me in a Box this past weekend.  It was a momentous occasion for the twin duo (Evette and Evonne Archer) and having their support team in attendance at the album release party definitely elevated their emotions.  They have expressed their deepest gratitudes all throughout Facebook.  Evonne Archer (of Monétique) even posted the below message:

 After 4 months of recording, scheduling photo shoots, meeting with graphic designers, re-recording vocals, etc. the group feels a huge sense of accomplishment.  The fact of the matter is, this EP has been in the works for several years.  Despite certain hindrances, Monétique met up with new producers and finished the album!  This marks the launch of their radio and promo tour.  They are currently setting up their schedule of appearances/performances for the year 2013.  For inquiries and/or bookings please email Eva D. at monetique813@gmail.com.


This 7-track EP tells the story of heartbreak, infidelity, true love, and limitless boundaries.  It is geared to, through their personal experiences, reach and encourage their followers through the many stages of life.  Get a Listen HERE. You can currently purchase an autographed copy of Don't Put Me in a Box at the Paypal link in the top right corner. Check out some pics from their OFFICIAL EP RELEASE PARTY.

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....until next time!!! MERRY CHRISTMAS...AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!! (IT WILL BE ANNOUNCED RIGHT HERE ON THE BLOG WHEN DON'T PUT ME IN A BOX GOES LIVE ON ITUNES)

UPDATES...UPDATES!!

            For this post, I will discuss preparing for an album release.  This week was the final week of recording in the studio, so the mixing and mastering has been completed.  I’ve read some ideas on what to consider for this release from an article online. The list of things to consider while finalizing this release was the budget and the following:

• New Photography 
• Obtaining Proper Licensing/Copyrights of album 
• Publishing Flyers (spread the word) 
• Email Blast 
• Newspaper Announcement 
• CD Duplication 
• Ordering of Merchandise

So, yesterday we had a photo shoot with Christian Bauer of 12 to 12 Productions to wrap up the end of Monétique’s EP “ Don’t Put Me in a Box” which is set to be released 12-21-12.  This shoot was actually pretty fun.  It was hot, but nevertheless, pretty fun.  So over 40 shots of various positioning, color, outfit changes, and lighting, we think we’ve found the album cover! I also read another article that assisted in some additional marketing tips.

As far as just having received the final master of the 7-track EP, that will be sent off to the Copyright Office tonight and registered via Lady Monarch Productions, Inc with ASCAP.  ASCAP is the Performance Rights Organization that Lady Monarch Productions, Inc is currently a member of.  This will be important because this music will be released everywhere.  It is best that we claim our copyright before it gets published to prevent it from being in jeopardy of being used without a license.

The flyers have been designed by DesignWorks360 and printed.  Now the hard and more time-consuming part will be to distribute ALL 5,000 within the Tampa Bay area.  The email blasts and newspaper announcements all work together for our Marketing Initiatives for this project.  The duplication has to be done within the next couple of days in order to have the actual copies by the Album Release Party on 12/23/12.  As far as the t-shirts, they have been ordered and will be received by this week.  This is very exciting because these shirts will be exclusive to this event! Stay tuned for more news soon.

Sources:

http://www.copyright.gov/

http://musicians.about.com/od/gigsandtouring/ht/How-To-Plan-An-Album-Launch-Party.htm

http://blog.discmakers.com/2010/02/cd-release-tips/

http://cltampa.com/tampa/sunday-funday-featuring-montique-album-listeningrelease-party/Event?oid=3517931