The decision to go with EPs

VerboSaurusRex Joined: Dec 29, 2012 Posts: 32 Lansing, Michigan	Posted on Jan 28 2013 09:30 AM I am of the opinion that most of today's younger music consumers have a shorter attention span than us geezers. Assuming that's the case, I think in my finally getting around to recording some surf I am going to go with the EP format rather than the LP format. Thoughts on this issue? How many songs do you think should go on an EP? Top
pavlovsdog Joined: Nov 22, 2010 Posts: 288	Posted on Jan 28 2013 09:45 AM single - 7" - 2 to 4 songs EP - 10" - 6 to 8 songs album - 12" - 10 to 12 songs Top
killbabykill34 Joined: Apr 03, 2010 Posts: 3201 Jacksonville, AL	Posted on Jan 28 2013 09:45 AM I always feel the EP is the better way to introduce a band, expecially when the band is very young. It is a good and short representation. However, this allows a band to put something out while also allowing the growth that usually comes in the first few years of a band to be reseved for the full length later on. — THE KBK ... This is the last known signal. We offer Sanctuary. www.thekbk.com http://www.deepeddy.net/artists/thekbk/ www.reverbnation.com/thekbk www.facebook.com/thekbkal Top
VerboSaurusRex Joined: Dec 29, 2012 Posts: 32 Lansing, Michigan	Posted on Jan 28 2013 10:11 AM ^ I agree with this sentiment, and it's why I asked. Top
Las_Barracudas Joined: Apr 24, 2011 Posts: 1087 Surf City, NC	Posted on Jan 28 2013 10:29 AM I think a 5-6 song EP is the way to go. In fact I'd be hard pressed to market my music using the standard 10-12 song format. — METEOR IV on reverbnation Top
norcalhodad Joined: May 25, 2006 Posts: 537	Posted on Jan 28 2013 11:04 AM When I discover a new band the 4 song e.p. format is a great litmus test to see if I want to dig any deeper and possibly commit myself to any fawning fandom. More than that is a bit of a chore to process and sour material can be a turn off. That being said, when I released my own recordings it was an 18 song compilation, because 6+6+6 = 18. — > Top
caddady Joined: Feb 14, 2010 Posts: 802 N.E. Ohio	Posted on Jan 28 2013 11:11 AM What is the format? Vinyl? EP = Extended Play. Not disc size. I have done a 7" EP running @33rpm with 3 songs on it. 12" singles are another format. 10" can be any speed, but higher rpms = more HiFi sound. And what about those download cards??? — http://www.reverbnation.com/thegreasemonkeyz Top
Nilstempo Joined: Jun 29, 2011 Posts: 186 Halden, Norway	Posted on Jan 28 2013 01:37 PM A 4-track EP is a good place to start, both as a bands first release, and also a good way to check out new bands. Nils Tempo — Nils "If it hadn’t been for Link Wray and 'Rumble,' I would have never picked up a guitar." - Pete Townshend, The Who The Twang-O-Matics - Facebook The Twang-O-Matics - homepage Top

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The decision to go with EPs