Selected by Heavy First Press
First Press Deadline
A heavy first-press round at the close of its funding window.
- Raised
- $7,600
- Goal
- $4,300
- Backers
- 0
- Funded
- 177%
Round thesis
Why physical proof matters
A vinyl deposit turns a digital EP into something fans can carry from room to room.
The cohort
Projects chosen to move
Iron Violet
First press split
A first-press heavy release with a clear physical object.Pressed vinyl and room support are the difference between another digital release and a scene object.
The vinyl deposit is a concrete, reviewable use of funds with immediate scene value.
Two-song split master, vinyl deposit, and show recap within 75 days of funding.
Vinyl deposit
$2,600Mastering
$800Show travel
$900Contribution unlocks
What more support makes possible
Funds cover pressing deposit, mastering, and show travel.
Pressing deposit
Release ready
How it works
Support moves through the collection
One-time support enters collection treasury through Stripe.
After close, available support is directed to featured projects.
Accepted allocations fund production and release work.
Round progress
What happened after support arrived.
No progress notes published yet.
Frequently asked questions
When will I be charged?
One-time contributions are charged through Stripe Checkout when you confirm payment.
What if the round misses its goal?
Curators can still direct available support to featured projects or keep unused support with the collection.
Is this an investment?
No. This is patronage for creative work, not an ownership or return product.
Can I cancel?
Pending checkouts can be abandoned. Completed payments follow the Refund and Cancellation Policy.