12/29/11- Music Marketing Article
We were recently invited by Imprinsic, a South Jersey based marketing company, to write a guest blog post on their marketing blog. It's founder, Mathew Steffen, happens to be a drummer and he wanted to give us a chance to impart our wisdom on the masses! The article is now available for viewing on their blog at: http://imprinsic.com/impressions-blog/, so head on over and give it a read. Make sure you let us know what you think by leaving a few comments! While you're over there, be sure to check out the rest of their website as well. From our correspondences, Mathew seems like a really personable and down to earth guy, so if you're ever in need of a little direction in the marketing department keep them in mind!
-RWF
-RWF
12/22/11- Merry Christmas!
Christmas Party at the ICAC
Merry Christmas everyone! I'm watching It's a Wonderful Life as I write this, so I hope there's not too many typos! Our Christmas party was a big success. There was food, drink, great merriment, and great music. Big thanks to Styrofoam Playground and Siren for joining us! Check out our Facebook page for photos!
In other news, we are now accepting online orders for the CD version of our debut album. We're also proud to announce we'll be joining Philabundance in the fight against hunger in the Delaware Valley! Fifty percent of the profits from the online sales of this compact disc will be donated to Philabundance. CDs comes shrink wrapped and hand packaged! Don't miss this chance to hear some fine music and support a great cause! Each purchase also includes immediate download of our 11-track album in your choice of MP3 320, FLAC, or just about any other format you could possibly desire. Click here to order!
If you've been to our last couple of shows you'll know that we've added a few new songs to our set-list. We've been getting a lot of great feedback on our new stuff, so we've decided to take some time to finish writing a bunch of songs that have been in the works for a while. We'll still play the odd show from time to time, but mostly we'll be concentrating on writing and recording for a while. Make sure you stop by often though because we should have some samples of our new stuff up before too long. Until then, happy holidays and have a holly jolly Christmas!
-RWF
In other news, we are now accepting online orders for the CD version of our debut album. We're also proud to announce we'll be joining Philabundance in the fight against hunger in the Delaware Valley! Fifty percent of the profits from the online sales of this compact disc will be donated to Philabundance. CDs comes shrink wrapped and hand packaged! Don't miss this chance to hear some fine music and support a great cause! Each purchase also includes immediate download of our 11-track album in your choice of MP3 320, FLAC, or just about any other format you could possibly desire. Click here to order!
If you've been to our last couple of shows you'll know that we've added a few new songs to our set-list. We've been getting a lot of great feedback on our new stuff, so we've decided to take some time to finish writing a bunch of songs that have been in the works for a while. We'll still play the odd show from time to time, but mostly we'll be concentrating on writing and recording for a while. Make sure you stop by often though because we should have some samples of our new stuff up before too long. Until then, happy holidays and have a holly jolly Christmas!
-RWF
11/13/11- The Legendary Dobbs, New Reviews, and a Christmas Show!
We've got a show coming up this Thursday at The Legendary Dobbs. Located on South Street, The Legendary Dobbs has hosted bands such as Green Day, Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Bo Diddley, The Smashing Pumpkins, Soul Asylum, Rage Against The Machine, The Offspring, and countless more. We've got a few new songs on the setlist and are excited to be playing back in Philly again. Doors at 8 and we'll be on at 9. Tickets are $8 at the door (be sure to let them know you're there to see Red Wolf Forest!), and we hope to see you there!
Our album has gotten a couple new reviews if you'd like to check them out. First from JennyHero.com which can be read here, and also on Independent Clauses which can be viewed here. Please take the time to check out their websites and leave a comment or two to show your support.
Oh, and we've got a Christmas show planned for December 9th. We'll be hosting a night of fun, food, alcohol, music, and good cheer! Come celebrate the holidays by letting us rock the halls of the ICAC. $7 will cover an endless supply of beer and music all night! Any and all food donations are welcome... I think meatballs are already included! Styrofoam Playground and Siren will be joining us so it should be a great night!
-RWF
Our album has gotten a couple new reviews if you'd like to check them out. First from JennyHero.com which can be read here, and also on Independent Clauses which can be viewed here. Please take the time to check out their websites and leave a comment or two to show your support.
Oh, and we've got a Christmas show planned for December 9th. We'll be hosting a night of fun, food, alcohol, music, and good cheer! Come celebrate the holidays by letting us rock the halls of the ICAC. $7 will cover an endless supply of beer and music all night! Any and all food donations are welcome... I think meatballs are already included! Styrofoam Playground and Siren will be joining us so it should be a great night!
-RWF
9/27/11- New Lineup and New Show Dates!
We are happy to officially announce the addition of Alex Gresko on bass guitar! Hailing from Pitman, New Jersey, Alex is a talented and creative musician who has already begun contributing to our evolving sound. Be sure to say hello to him at our next show! We should warn you however that he loves to tickle people when first meeting them, so if you don't like to be tickled keep your distance. Seriously.
Speaking of shows, don't forget to check our show calendar as we have a few new dates up. In particular, we will be opening for EMPIRES on October 7th. It's a FREE show at TCNJ (Ewing, NJ), so be sure to come out if you're in the area. We had a blast playing at the Millcreek Tavern with The Day Life and Designer on September 14th. Thanks again to everyone who came out to see us. Stay tuned for more show dates plus a few new album reviews which should be coming soon.
-RWF
Speaking of shows, don't forget to check our show calendar as we have a few new dates up. In particular, we will be opening for EMPIRES on October 7th. It's a FREE show at TCNJ (Ewing, NJ), so be sure to come out if you're in the area. We had a blast playing at the Millcreek Tavern with The Day Life and Designer on September 14th. Thanks again to everyone who came out to see us. Stay tuned for more show dates plus a few new album reviews which should be coming soon.
-RWF
9/1/11- We are now on iTunes!
Our debut album is finally available on iTunes! We want you guys to be able to purchase our music in whichever way you feel most comfortable, so feel free to use iTunes if that's what you prefer. If you are truly interested in supporting us as a band, we still get a better cut if you download from our bandcamp page where you can name your own price for the album (including 0.00!). Better still, purchase our physical CD and come to our CD release show (details coming soon)!
Be sure to check our show calendar as we've added some new dates. Now that the album is finished we plan on playing a lot more shows, so come on out and enjoy some live music. We've really missed seeing all of you! In other news, our Youtube page is finally active with new videos now up for your viewing pleasure! In closing we'll leave you with one of our latest uploads. Enjoy!
Be sure to check our show calendar as we've added some new dates. Now that the album is finished we plan on playing a lot more shows, so come on out and enjoy some live music. We've really missed seeing all of you! In other news, our Youtube page is finally active with new videos now up for your viewing pleasure! In closing we'll leave you with one of our latest uploads. Enjoy!
8/8/11- Red Wolf Forest's Digital Debut!
Well, the long wait is finally over! We're proud to announce the release of our self-titled debut album. This is a digital release only, but we will have physical CDs for sale very soon. You can use the music player to the right to stream our entire album. Click "Download" to go to our store where you can name your price (no minimum!) for the download. With every download you also receive a PDF liner notes booklet and extra pictures!
Also, make sure to use the "Share" button to help spread the word. Thanks and enjoy!
-RWF
Also, make sure to use the "Share" button to help spread the word. Thanks and enjoy!
-RWF
7/2/11- Album Update!
'Moonlit Thicket' by Kina
Great news guys, the album is in the final stages of being mixed at Gradwell! I know it seems like there hasn't been a lot going on lately, but trust us, good things are just around the bend. A lot of you have been wondering about which songs will be on the album so here's the tracklist (not in order):
-Johnnie Walker Blues
-A Castle Without Corners
-Live
-Treading Water
-No Regrets
-A Stitch in Time
-Endless Love
-Beauty in Time
-Keep a Secret
-Sinking
The album will include remixed/mastered versions of the songs from our demo, plus seven other songs which you may be familiar with from our live sets. We'll also be featuring artwork from some pretty cool artists on this album (see above for one example), as well as new band photos and a special "digital-only" bonus song! A HUGE album release show is in the works, so be sure to check back for details on that. As soon as we are able, we will have some songs up from the album for you guys to listen to. Until then, stay tuned and have a great holiday weekend!
-RWF
-Johnnie Walker Blues
-A Castle Without Corners
-Live
-Treading Water
-No Regrets
-A Stitch in Time
-Endless Love
-Beauty in Time
-Keep a Secret
-Sinking
The album will include remixed/mastered versions of the songs from our demo, plus seven other songs which you may be familiar with from our live sets. We'll also be featuring artwork from some pretty cool artists on this album (see above for one example), as well as new band photos and a special "digital-only" bonus song! A HUGE album release show is in the works, so be sure to check back for details on that. As soon as we are able, we will have some songs up from the album for you guys to listen to. Until then, stay tuned and have a great holiday weekend!
-RWF
5/28/11- I Wish I was Special...
Some of you may recognize this version of Radiohead's Creep from a few of The Social Network trailers. It's a haunting adaptation by the Scala & Kolacny Brothers' Choir. Animator Alex Heller took it a step further...
4/25/11- Red Wolf Forest
Well, as you may have noticed by now, we've changed our name from Near to Red Wolf Forest. We know that some of you were quite fond of "Near"; but unfortunately, because it's such a common word, we were running into so many problems that we were forced to make a change. We know there have been a lot of changes recently, but we want you to know that these decisions are not made on a whim and we hope you'll trust our judgement. This post will hopefully help you understand some of the reasoning that went behind the name change.
The main problem with Near was the fact that it was virtually impossible to find us on the internet through search engines. This was brought to our attention time and time again as venues, publishers, friends, and even family constantly had to ask us for our exact URL so they could find our website! Even attempting to purchase our music through iTunes or to find one of our videos on Youtube became problematic because a search for "Near" results in a host of unrelated things that happen to use the word "near" in it.
The second reason is a bit more esoteric in nature, so please bear with us :) The music industry has entered the digital age and as the major labels continue to lose control over what music becomes "popular," it has become more important than ever to be able to stand out on your own. The internet, advancements in digital recording technology, and the proliferation of online music communities (like Myspace used to be) have all but eradicated the gatekeepers of the old music industry and have gone a long way towards leveling the playing field. This is a double-edged sword. On the one hand, thanks to technology, the average musician can record and release music independent of any label support. On the other hand, thanks to technology, the average (or below average for that matter) musician can record and release music independent of any label support! The problem isn't getting your music out there, it's getting found amongst the endless sea of other musicians who all want the same thing.
This brings us to Red Wolf Forest. This name is unique enough to solve our first problem, and personal enough to at least address the second. We feel the best way to stand out from the crowd is to be yourself and not apologize for it. Our band is comprised of Sci-fi/Fantasy enthusiasts, RPG lovers, and gamers. While some musicians may have been up all night partying, we've been up all night playing Rift or watching anime. While you may be left to wonder what the bulge in other musicians' pants is, rest assured that if it's one of us, it's likely a deck of Magic the Gathering cards. In short, Red Wolf Forest just sounds like a place that we would all want to go to.
Here's to hoping you'll come with us ;)
-RWF
The main problem with Near was the fact that it was virtually impossible to find us on the internet through search engines. This was brought to our attention time and time again as venues, publishers, friends, and even family constantly had to ask us for our exact URL so they could find our website! Even attempting to purchase our music through iTunes or to find one of our videos on Youtube became problematic because a search for "Near" results in a host of unrelated things that happen to use the word "near" in it.
The second reason is a bit more esoteric in nature, so please bear with us :) The music industry has entered the digital age and as the major labels continue to lose control over what music becomes "popular," it has become more important than ever to be able to stand out on your own. The internet, advancements in digital recording technology, and the proliferation of online music communities (like Myspace used to be) have all but eradicated the gatekeepers of the old music industry and have gone a long way towards leveling the playing field. This is a double-edged sword. On the one hand, thanks to technology, the average musician can record and release music independent of any label support. On the other hand, thanks to technology, the average (or below average for that matter) musician can record and release music independent of any label support! The problem isn't getting your music out there, it's getting found amongst the endless sea of other musicians who all want the same thing.
This brings us to Red Wolf Forest. This name is unique enough to solve our first problem, and personal enough to at least address the second. We feel the best way to stand out from the crowd is to be yourself and not apologize for it. Our band is comprised of Sci-fi/Fantasy enthusiasts, RPG lovers, and gamers. While some musicians may have been up all night partying, we've been up all night playing Rift or watching anime. While you may be left to wonder what the bulge in other musicians' pants is, rest assured that if it's one of us, it's likely a deck of Magic the Gathering cards. In short, Red Wolf Forest just sounds like a place that we would all want to go to.
Here's to hoping you'll come with us ;)
-RWF
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Who is Red Wolf Forest?
Red Wolf Forest is Coldplay meets Muse. Based in South Jersey, this alternative indie-rock band is likely the best thing you've never heard. Don't believe us? Click on the music section and find out!
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