Goal: €20.000
Stretch goals:
€25.000 Music video 1 & 2
€30.000 Vinyl 10”
€35.000 Fundamental and visual upgrades for our liveshow
€45.000 Czech version of a new song on EP with a music video
€60.000 Full album
WHO ARE WE?
Hello and welcome! It’s Merel, guitarist of DEAR MOTHER. David (vocals) and I met each other on Facebook, desperately looking for like minded musicians to find musical happiness again.
It turned out to be the best thing that happened to us so far and the musical chemistry is just there. In 2019 we wrote our first album ‘Bulletproof’ as strangers via the internet. We managed to record and release it independently thanks to the help of so many wonderful people. All of this started an incredible journey for us. Crowdfunding does make dreams happen.
A NEW CHAPTER
Before I tell you more about our plans. Initially we started as a three piece with the hope that we eventually would find our people that we feel totally safe with, on and off stage. The mutual connection, chemistry and love is there. From now on DEAR MOTHER will continue with Ferry (guitar), Ruben (drums) and Desmond (bass).
NEW MUSIC
Four years later, David and I are no strangers anymore. Also we took more time to write and produce the new songs, resulting in heavier and catchier tracks. So expect a more cohesive DEAR MOTHER sound that’s pushing our own musical boundaries.
OUR GOAL
Our goal for the next 8 weeks is to collect €20.000 to fund the EP. This EP will contain 4 new songs and will be independently released in Spring 2024.
WHY CROWDFUNDING?
Traditionally, labels give an “advance” and fund the entire production, manufacturing, and marketing of an entire album, from start to finish. Bands are in debt to the label until they pay that loan off, and lose their ownership of the music. In our case as a metal community we fund the creation of this music together and make something we all feel connected to on a higher level. And for us that gives us creative freedom, keeping ownership of our music and a deeper connection with our ‘family’.
WHAT WE NEED & WHAT YOU GET
So since we’re an independent band we greatly rely on your support to realise this EP. So right now we need your help to get the funds together to record and release new music and we can’t do it without your help and it truly means so much to us as an independent band!
We need to cover all the expenses concerning the production and release of this EP which includes: travel costs, pre-production, gear, software, mixing, mastering, rental, musicians, printing costs, taxes, artworks and promotion. We need €20.000 to reach the break-even point without paying ourselves a salary. This crowdfunding/pre-order is to avoid getting ourselves into a massive debt since we’re going to release the EP no matter what. So we can guarantee the delivery of every perk.
Via this crowdfunding you can secure a physical CD that will be signed by the band and many other crowdfunding exclusives. Also if you purchased or donated via the crowdfunding, your name will be featured in the booklet! How cool is that?? Just have a look at what we’ll have available. O yeah… and we’ll release extra experiences/products through the crowdfunding period, so stay tuned!
Crowdfunding makes dreams come true! LET’S MAKE SOME NEW KICKASS METAL!!
WHAT WILL DEAR MOTHER DO WITH THE FUNDS?
The funds will go to the production of all products to cover the costs. From travel costs to mastering. Our goal is to avoid going into debt, so we can use all the help that we need!
WHAT IF YOU DON’T REACH THE GOAL?
We guarantee the pre-orders. If we don’t reach the goal we’re not going to quit. It only means that we will go into debt
WHEN WILL I RECEIVE MY ITEMS?
All items will be shipped in spring 2024. If you booked an experience type of product, then you’ll be contacted via email.
I WANT TO BUY SOMETHING FROM YOUR CROWDFUNDING, BUT ALSO AN ITEM FROM YOUR REGULAR SHOP…
All orders including crowdfunding items will be shipped at the EP release. If you want to receive your other non-crowdfunding items earlier, please buy them as a separate order.
ARE THERE OTHER WAYS TO HELP?
YES! It would be awesome if you could share this campaign with your friends and family and reach as many people as possible. Especially since we don’t have full control on the reach of social media!
I’M A VERY SECRETIVE PERSON AND RESPECT MY PRIVACY, BUT I WANT TO PRE-ORDER THE EP… BUT I DON’T WANT MY NAME IN THE BOOKLET…
We do respect your privacy!! Send a message with your request to not to be featured to: info@dearmotherofficial.com
23/05 – 76% MEANS NEW REWARDS FROM FERRY!
We’re adding new rewards to the crowdfunding! Two different photo prints of these awesome and beautiful photos taken by Ferry, and the last BBQ SEASON shirt! (2XL) Thank you so much so far for all your support! Let’s get that last 24% ❤️❤️❤️
17/05 – WE HIT 50%!!! 🥳
Holy shit guys, you are amazing ❤️❤️❤️ To celebrate Ruben added some new drum rewards! To all contributors so far, we can’t thank you enough 🥰
14/05 – WOW WOW WOW OVER 40% THERE ON OUR CROWDFUNDING ALREADY!
Donation
If you’d like to support (extra) or if you don’t want anything in return…
THE EVERYTHING PACKAGE
€50
T-Shirt + Signed CD + Download + Guitar Pick.
SIGNED PHOTO PRINT
€50
Get a 30×45 cm museum quality photo print, signed by all band members!
SIGNED PHOTO PRINT
€50
Get a 30×45 cm museum quality photo print, signed by David & Merel!
GUITAR PICK NECKLACE
€30
This necklace is handmade by Merel, with DEAR MOTHER guitar picks.
ONLY 20 AVAILABLE
MEREL'S COOKING CLASS
€85
Join Merel’s online cooking class and she will show you how to make one of her signature dishes!
Video call on Friday June 23rd at 18:00 – 19:30 CET.
ONLY 10 SPOTS AVAILABLE
MEREL'S GUITAR MASTERCLASS
€45
In this online masterclass Merel will play some DM songs and explain how she approaches these. You don’t need to play guitar to be able to learn from this masterclass! Everyone is welcome 🙂
Video call on Friday June 23rd at 21:00 – 22:00 CET.
ONLY 25 SPOTS AVAILABLE
A5 SIGNED CERTIFICATE
€15
Get a A5 high quality certificate print as a token for your participation of the crowdfunding. Great way to show off to your friends and having that little memory of our gratefulness on your wall. Signed by the band.
TABS DOWNLOAD (EP)
€15
The biggest riffs, the sweetest leads. Learn them yourself with the TABS. Who knows, Merel breaks her wrist? You know all the parts!
HANDWRITTEN LYRICS
€35
Get a handwritten lyrics by a song of your choice, written by your favourite band member (Don’t pick Ruben though, he writes like an 8 year old)
ONLY 3 LEFT!
FERRY BBQ SHIRT - 2XL
€50
The official BBQ shirt we made for Ferry at the Metropool show two weeks ago! Size: 2XL
LAST ONE! SOLD OUT
SUPER VIP
€666
Be our special guest for a full day! Join us backstage and have dinner with us just before we hit the stage! Pick a show to your liking (festivals excluded).
ONLY 3 AVAILABLE! SOLD OUT
SIGNED DRUMHEAD
€100
Get a signed used drum head (extremely eco friendly!)
ONLY 3 AVAILABLE! SOLD OUT
BULLETPROOF VINYL TESTPRINT
€150
Get a test pressing of the Bulletproof vinyl. (excl. sleeve).
ONLY 1 LEFT! SOLD OUT
SIGNED CYMBAL
€150
Get a signed used cymbal (extremely eco friendly!) from our drummer Ruben.
ONLY 3 AVAILABLE! SOLD OUT
'BULLETPROOF' KICK
DRUMHEAD
€300
Get the kick drumhead we used at all the ‘Bulletproof’ shows! We’ll sign it for you!
ONLY 1 AVAILABLE! SOLD OUT
PHOTO BOOK
€150
Merel found her old analog camera! Get a personalised photo book full of pictures and handwritten messages of all band members.
ONLY 10 AVAILABLE! SOLD OUT
VISIT VIDEO RECORDING
€300
11/05 in Rotterdam. Join us to the videoclip recording of our new single!
ONLY 1 AVAILABLE! SOLD OUT
