Call For Submissions: 100 Bands in 100 Days – Presented By Verity Credit Union
Hard to believe it’s almost here again, that special time of year when we go for broke and feature a different band for 100 straight days. Every year, we here at NorthWest Music Scene like to end the year with a daily segment where we spend a whole lot of days in a row turning you onto a new band or artist that is absolutely deserving of your time and affection. This isn’t a countdown, just another way for us to shout-out the names of local bands or musicians that help make the northwest a special place for music. While we’ve been messing around with the “Bands in Days” series since 2011, it was the launch of 2014’s 75 Bands in 75 Days series that this series became the real deal, then 50 Bands in 50 Days in 2015 and last year’s behemoth, 100 Bands in 100 Days – Presented By Verity Credit Union established the series as one beloved by both local bands and local music enthusiasts alike.
100 Bands in 100 Days – Presented By Verity Credit Union starts on September 23rd and runs until the 31st of December, so we need you to check back into NorthWest Music Scene every day for a new featured local band or artist that we would like you to know more about. Also follow the #100Bands100Days hashtag on Twitter and like our Facebook page.
Like with all of our previous series, all genres are welcome. One day you could tune in and hear all about a local hard rock titan that’s terrorizing the bar scene, and the next check in you could be reading about the newest electronic music heavyweight with the most alluring and enveloping synth leads. Furthermore, musicians from any part of the Pacific Northwest are welcome.
As the presenting sponsor of 100 Bands in 100 Days, Verity Credit Union has teamed up with us once again to bring you more delectable local music than ever before. Verity shares our love of spotlighting worthwhile local performers, which led to the credit union putting together an ambitious series in which they tap into our creative community with an array of commercials that highlight some of the most talented musical acts that this part of the country has to offer. Many esteemed local performers have partnered with Verity to perform their own take on these commercials, and the artists expressed themselves in their respective styles that have made them beloved hometown heroes. The commercials are just the beginning, however, as Verity works hard out in the community and online to enrich lives through music. Connect with Verity on Twitter, Facebook and their Website.
Bands or artists for 100 Bands in 100 Days – Presented By Verity Credit Union will be selected at random or by submission, so we want to hear from local bands or solo acts with a passion for the art that they create. We’ll be taking submissions until the end of October, and all bands or solo musicians are eligible. There are no barriers to entry; no sign-ups required anywhere. Send your band’s submission to northwestmusicscene@gmail.com starting with the subject line “100 Bands in 100 Days:” followed by the name of your band. Please include any important links, including but not limited to: social media pages, website, places where we can stream/embed your music (Bandcamp, Soundcloud, Youtube, etc.), along with a short bio and a photo of the band, album cover, or some kind of graphic we can use in the article. For the graphic, 800 X 450 pixels is the size that works best for us and make sure it’s an image you have permission to use. Have a look at 2016’s 100 Bands in 100 Days – Presented By Verity Credit Union to see what kind of info we include in the features. Of course with the number of bands and/or musicians around here we can’t guarantee everyone gets a spot. Your chances of being featured will be greatly increased however if you provide this information, as it will be much easier to turn our readers onto your band if you’re easily searchable/identifiable. Recorded music readily available for listening online is required.
We’ll be kicking the segment off on September 23rd, so make sure you check back then and every day going forward to get your fix of great local music.
Artwork used in the graphic for the 100 Bands in 100 Days featured imaged was created by Seattle area painter E.R. Saba as part of the Verity Truth Series.