From the moment Reputation creator Johnny Summers put the idea into a physical format the creation has grown at an amazing rate, not just as an idea but by doing what it says, promoting talent. In basically 5 months the site has received over 4 million hits, in fact running fast towards the 5 million mark, it's live radio shows are pulling in audiences of 65,000 online and growing weekly, and with the return of the Nervecast podcasts which in a former situation received 11 million downloads in a month, there is one plain fact... as we told our members 'they will be heard' and we deliver.
Having become a straight forward member when Reputation was only a couple of months old I was amazed at firstly how great and well thought out the site was for a fledgling site, I would have sworn it was at least a year old, but also the obvious care and love the guys had for Music, and what they could do to help struck me straight off. To say I was honoured to be asked if I would like to help out is the biggest understatement possible, no way I was going to say no, hehe not sure if they regret asking now that my blue face is poking into every corner, but this team cares about what they do, care about the music they promote and care about their friends the musicians.
That is the key to Reputation, friendship, 'family'. We all work together for each other, not for personal gain, all of us , the bands and all the great music lovers and fans make Reputation what it is. Everything is free, no band gets charged a fee, no team member receives payment for doing what we do, it is done for the love of music, and the love and pleasure of helping alongside new artists get heard.
Reputation will never stand still either as the new exciting partnership with LA based Inspire-U Records proves. We are very proud to be in partnership with this very innovative and Creative Recording label & looking forward to many collaborations on future projects. One of Inspire-U records founders, Kris Searle will be a key figure in the developement of our union and also a Co-Host of the Nervecast Show presenting a slot about the artists signed to his awesome label. He is a damn fine musician in his own right too so he understands what we are trying to do.
Inspire U Records is an independent record company with the same heart and vision as ourselves. They aim to provide for independent musicians and vocalists with real talent and song writing ability a platform and outlet with which to shine. Guiding them so as to inspire others with the thoughts and ideas behind and within their music.
I hasten to say haha we are a promotional Label & not a recording Label. We will work our little blue hides off, well the others are the more boringly conventional pink colour, to get musicians heard and noticed with their combined efforts but no we can not give you a record contract. Also yes Reputation Label are in partnership with Inspire-U Records but we do not have any involvement with any decision making regarding Artist sign-up with Inspire-U Records.
That is one thing that is excitingly happening now, another is our 'As Heard' download compilation album containing artists who are members of Reputation. This will be 'swamping' the music world being distributed to all major record labels, stations and Media Companies and the plan is it will be an ongoing event.
Just writing this is exciting, to be part and see it happening is incredible, proof that my initial feeling upon finding the site was spot on, these people care, no egos, no personal agendas, just true music lovers.
Well I could write for hours about this, ok I may be slightly biased now hehe, but just come into the site and you will see I am right, talk to the bands and members on board and you will know all I say is truth.
I must mention before I end this 'novella' haha, some people who without their dedication and heart this would not work as perfect as it does.
First up is the main man and creator, Johnny Summers, a 'veteran' of the music world in virtually every aspect you can think of, his vision, thoughts and work rate puts every one to shame. Yes he changes the look of the site 'hour by hour' hehe, but you know it always is an improvement never a step backwards and he has done more for bands in a few shorts months with Reputation then they have probably had in their whole careers, especially those musicians coming from areas where they have no support from society or their own countries media.
Next is lovely Mizzy, most will never know her contribution to our quest, so I hope she will forgive me saying anything,a quiet lady for sure, but her wisdom and steadying influence is invaluable, and 'smart' does not cover her thoughts.
We have the awesome Karen who's organisational skills should be leading this country, she'd get things working properly haha and with the talented poet Caz makes Reputation a place of pure friendship and fun for all.
Stan the Man, is the ideas wizard, he has been in the background lately but never anyone doubt his importance and value to the site, he inspires us all
This is the Repteam, they make all you see and hear possible. With these guys no shout out would be valid without mentioning the contribution to us from Kris Searle. I admit as much as I try, I can not mosh my swervy blues hips to his tunes hehe, but the guy is so talented and you know there is no nicer a dude out there. Listen to our shows and you will instantly see what I mean. Talking of shows, Ian from the band Soar our other co host on the radio shows is such a witty and cool man, and he is Australian, I know how can the 2 go hand in hand hehe, only teasing my friend.
I must also mention the awesome Eira from Acuvi, if there is a better, more knowledgeable writer on music I have yet to find them. If she says something is worth checking out, go look, in fact run...
These people make my experience with Reputation and music the best possible, it is an honour to help them and call them friends. It is impossible though I wish I could to list every band, and member of the site,but they too all make us what we are, as I say it is a 'family'. Thank you everyone.
I will end saying if you are reading this in a band and want to be involved, have your tunes on our shows, your gigs shouted out, your releases told to the world, just join up and come see me. It's free and works, what can be holding you back??
Stay safe everyone
MCL Ringmaster
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