Ben Salter to release fan-funded solo album

 

Founding member of The Gin Club, Giants of Science and The Wilson Pickers, Brisbane-based singer/songwriter Ben Salter, is set to release his debut solo album in mid-2011. Recorded and produced with Gareth Liddiard (The Drones) and Robert F. Cranny (Sarah Blasko) at Liddiard’s studio in Victoria, the album - tentatively entitled The Cat - will see a departure from Salter's earlier work with its blend of avant-garde pop, wonky folk and rock.

Just as BobbySix favourites Giant Drag have been doing, Salter is turning to his fans to help him release this record. Simply, he is asking for people to pledge money through fundraising website, IndieGoGo. He explains:  “This is not a charity. The way it works is, if you pay the price of an album ($25) now then, when it's finished, you'll get the signed album on CD, a link to download it, a badge and sticker, a shout out in the credits, plus a bonus, limited edition EP of stuff that I'm going to record specially for this campaign. If you donate more, you'll get a variety of different 'perks', as listed on the site. You just pay in advance, instead of once it's out, and as a result I don't need to borrow money, you get a warm inner glow and everyone's happy.”

Still need convincing? Okay, how's this? Each pledge of over $50 or more will see a donation go to the World Wildlife Fund and RSPCA, helping protects cats, large and small, all over the world.

Find out more and make a donation here.


Words by Rob Townsend.