I was about to talk about some totally different things in this editorial but a few last incidents urged me to talk about the reviews of EPs, singles, compilations, live albums and albums which were released the previous years. Even though we have placed a text about these things on the contact page which clarifies things… we still get, even to this day, identical messages from musicians, bands and labels. Sometimes I wonder why people just don’t give a shit about tips, suggestions & directions given by other people, websites, or companies and so on. They just need to get their job done no matter what.Unfortunately, only a few musicians, bands and labels pay attention to the GR guidelines. Since our comeback in late 2011, we decided not to deal with any EPs, compilations, singles or live albums due to limited personnel and the really innumerable (full-length) album releases every month. We reached this decision so as to promote and present as many full-length albums as we can each month and give newcomers the opportunity to have a place where they can be presented without restrictions.
That’s why there’s a specific text on the contact page which says how we do things here on Grande Rock for everyone to know out there. It’s truly amazing how many emails we get each month saying or asking us the same (more or less) things over and over again. It’s important to read any instructions before you send an email and ask to be reviewed or be presented on an ezine/webzine. When we say that we do not deal with EPs, it’s outrageous to be asked to review “your EP”! Why?! Why should we make an exception for “you”? How would the other bands feel if we present “your EP” and not “theirs”? Is it ethical according to you?
The other crazy thing is that a bunch of bands “stated” that we should present EPs (starting with their very own of course) cuz EPs are easy to be made and get released by bands these days so we should follow that “suggestion”. Nowadays EPs can be recorded very easily & fast by bands/musicians on their basement, home studio or actual studio and are released by thousands each month. It’s easier to record (in every way you can) 3-4 tracks and release them on your own – as it is more commonly done today than to wait to get a full-length album out. EPs are supposed to give a “taste” of what’s to come in the near future. Back in the day very few EPs were released by bands and there was a good reason why.
Time and personnel limitation is the reason why we do not get to present albums that were released a couple or more years ago as well. We decided to focus all our time and devotion on the new releases and offer a helping hand to all those newcomers that never get the chance to be presented on ezines/webzines or blogs cuz they are not famous and “they do not sell” or they do not have the money to do so.
Anyway, do read all the tips on sites, places etc. before you act and respect other peoples’ time and work. Either way that’s why I write some words each month; to give a more clear view on things…
PS1: To set things straight, if anyone wants to contribute and review the numerous EPs, singles, compilations, live albums etc. we get each month, do get in touch with us to start right away…
PS2: The GR model for April is the hot & sexy Veruca Dulce. I’m sure you’re gonna fancy her “hot” pics and her interview too…
PS3: This month’s editorial is dedicated to the great Twisted Sister drummer AJ Perro, who left suddenly a couple of weeks ago. Rest In Peace AJ – thank you for all the great music you offered us all these years…