 The RPM Challenge begins on February 1 -- just a few days off -- and
all over the web, musicians will work to produce an entire album in
just one month. This is the music version of National Novel Writing
Month (NaNoWriMo), and inpsires the same passion and creativity. read more
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 The 2008 RPM Challenge —
to write and record an original album in February, just because you can
— is about to begin. Hundreds of musicians from around the world have
already signed up.
Last year, more than 850 albums were recorded as part of the challenge,
a testament to what can be done by independent musicians without a
label, without the RIAA, and often without a professional studio. read more
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February is just around the corner (already?!), which means it's time for another RPM Challenge. While National Novel Writing Month
asks participants to complete a novel each November, this challenge
dares musicians to record an album during the month of February. Last
year, more than 850 albums were recorded and posted online. read more
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29 days of music creation
RPM Challenge 2008 is right around the corner
When The Music Hall screened “Before the Music Dies” in October, guests
saw a parade of popular musicians and critics gripe about the current
state of the music industry. Major labels have crushed the creative
spirit, they said, manufacturing squeaky-clean boy bands and no-talent
Barbie dolls to rack in millions with their powder puff rip-offs.
Meanwhile, talented and spirited songwriters dangle in the void of
obscurity, deprived of an outlet for their diverse musical wares. The
audience was left to ponder a grim question: Is there anything pure
left in music? read more
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 RPM Challenge Encourages Music for Music's Sake
While some sites offer cash prizes to indie bands willing to upload their music, the organizers of the RPM Challenge
ask entrants to "record an album in 29 days, just because you can," and
upload it to the site just to share it, as opposed to trying to win
prizes, get signed, and/or get famous.
Currently in its third year, the RPM Challenge has grown steadily,
with over 850 new albums recorded for the site last February. All of
those recordings are currently available in an online jukebox. read more
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 Procrastination, Inspiration and the RPM Challenge
The RPM Challenge encourages bands from around the world to produce their own CD in 28 days: 10 songs or 35 minutes of original music recorded in February.
One of this year's entrants is Bob Boilen, director of All Things Considered and host of the online music show All Songs Considered. He has been making music for 25 years. read more
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 Can You Make an Album in 28 Days?
Well, can you? That's what the 2007 RPM Challenge is asking, and a whole heap of musical acts from around the world have said "Yes!" in their respective languages.
Now in its second year, the Record Production Month Challenge dares bands and solo artists to use February's 28 days to record an entire album of original material. read more
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"Last year, 165 bands completed the RPM Challenge: to record an original album (10 songs or 35 minutes) during the 28 days of February. The idea is to get musicians to set aside the barriers that stop them from working on their music and simply devote a month to getting it done. read more
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 Each November, thousands of people sign up for National Novel Writing Month, an event that challenges writers around the world to pen a novel in 30 days. With the RPM Challenge, the idea is the same, only the goal is to record an album in 28 days. read more (scroll down page to find)
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