Devin Townsend is considering turning to crowdfunding for some of his upcoming new releases. In particular he is looking at doing so for his Casualties Of Cool project and a new Ziltoid the Omniscient album. Speaking through a series of tweets on his Twitter, Townsend spoke of his potential plans:
“Okay, question time guys: I have been considering doing a Pledge drive and I’d love your input… I have 2 projects currently. I’m weirded out by Pledge drives because I think it can be viewed as sucking your audience for money, however both projects are self funded.
Casualties is the closest to my heart of stuff I’ve done since Ki, but may ostracize those who are new to what I do… If it’s not funded properly, (as an independent release) it will get buried. It needs marketing funds and video etc to complete itself But Ziltoid and all its satellite projects is a much more engaging project for the casual ‘fan’ and makes sense to have fun with that pledge
Management thinks I should Pledge Casualties but I’m not sure it’s the right move, you know? I don’t want to do two…It’s cheesy I think. Please help me make my mind u!, Obviously each has special perks and really cool incentives, but frankly…I’m confused. -Devin”
“Man…you guys say such nice things. Thank you so much for being involved. Let me discuss this with everyone. We’ll make it fun… = )”
