“Get Out of the Garage” Launches – Record with Dev Hynes at Converse Rubber Tracks
This may be the most massive 360 yet to be unleashed in recording.
Get Out of the Garage has launched – an artist discovery happening that will allow an emerging artist to win a big career opportunity. Designed to help discover talented independent artists, it was created in partnership between Converse, Guitar Center and the prolific producer Dev Hynes aka Blood Orange (Florence and the Machine, The Chemical Brothers, Solange Knowles).
Get Out of the Garage will see the winning artist recording an EP with Hynes at Converse Rubber Tracks recording studio in Brooklyn, USA.
There’s a lot more at stake besides this priceless studio experience, however. The winner will also pick up a glamorous/practical prize package that includes $25,000 cash, a performance in Austin at The FADER FORT presented by Converse, gear from Fender, Vox, Martin, Shure, worldwide digital distribution from TuneCore, and more.
“Working with new artists is something I’m always keen to do, free of jadedness and excitable with zero connotations in regards to experimentation,” Dev Hynes noted. “If I could just help aid where they want to go somehow then I’ll be extremely happy.”
Who wouldn’t be into this? Submissions are officially open, and will remain that way through October 2nd. Visit here to get in.
The winning artist will have to display social media savvy to go along with their world-shaking musical gifts. Check out the program launch video and see the full details after that, as provided by Guitar Center and Converse:
Through Get Out of the Garage, one deserving independent artist will get the chance to record an EP at Converse Rubber Tracks in Brooklyn collaborating with writer and producer Dev Hynes, known for his work as Blood Orange.
The winning band will also take the stage in Austin at The FADER FORT presented by Converse in 2014, and be outfitted with new gear from Fender, Vox, Martin, Shure, Gretsch and
Ernie Ball as well as receive digital distribution through Tunecore and be featured on the At: Guitar Center with Nic Harcourt podcast series.
The FADER FORT
Presented by Converse is the ultimate go-to location in Austin for fans to discover new music. A four-day event, The FADER FORT has established itself as a primary stomping ground for many then-unknowns such as Kendrick Lamar, Yelawolf, M.I.A., Florence and the Machine, Odd Future, Feist, Cold War Kids, Kid Cudi, The Black Keys and more.
To Submit Your Music for Get Out of the Garage visit:
http://www.guitarcenter.com/getoutofthegarage
How to Enter
Unsigned artists nationwide can submit a recorded live performance or music video to the official Get Out of the Garage website. Submissions will be ranked based on social media interaction and the top bands from each week will be reviewed by a judging committee comprised of Dev Hynes and editorial staff members from respected music publication The Fader. Five finalists will be hand-picked to perform live at Converse Rubber Tracks in Brooklyn where one winner will be chosen.
The Prize Package Includes
— A 3 Song EP produced by Dev Hynes at Converse Rubber Tracks in Brooklyn, NY.
— $25,000 Cash
— Live performance at The FADER FORT Presented by Converse in Austin
— New gear from top music instrument brands – Fender, Shure, Martin, Ernie Ball,
— Evans, Pro-Mark, Dunlop, Gretsch, Zildjian, Vox
— Free worldwide digital distribution from TuneCore
— Feature on an AT: GC Podcast with Nic Harcourt.
Get Out of the Garage is an extension of Converse and Guitar Center’s ongoing collaboration to provide musicians with tools to pursue their musical aspirations.
Get Out of the Garage is now accepting submissions.