Career Development Grant

The goal of this project is to record, produce, mix and master The Social Disaster’s first LP, The Dark Side of the Rolling Rink to be released physically and digitally to the general population. This will create a quality product that can represent our band as we continue to grow in a professional environment. We have recorded demos and created a concise framework for the songs that we want to record and release; working with studio professionals and a producer will provide us the basis for honing these songs and making them the best complete work they can be. We want an outside source to engage critically in the work and provide us with feedback and direction to explore the potential of the final album. Alan Sparhawk gave us a verbal confirmation that he will produce the album. Studios we’ve been considering include The Terrarium and The Sound Gallery in Minneapolis, Pacyderm in Cannon Falls, Minnesota and Sacred Heart in Duluth, Minnesota. The first goals are successfully hiring a producer, booking studio time, and tracking the recording. Next, we will select methods of duplication and will also curate release shows to showcase the completed album. The release shows both in Duluth and Minneapolis will be a great way gauge the success of our work and make the album physically available to the public. Outcomes will be measured in our ability to successfully complete all tasks and disseminate our work through physical duplication of recordings, a digital download method and booking and completion of release shows.