MIA KIMS' NEXT ALBUM

How do you promote your project? Looking at your current supporters (project members) list, it turns out many of them have Asian sounding names - like yours. Does it imply most of your supporters are relatives and friends?

"I'm actually Korean-American and yes, most of the project members are Asian-American and they are mostly fans and friends who have seen me play or have been supporting me since my first album "Rumour of Flight". The general lesson we've learned is that a fan or supporter is more likely to support a musician financially when they have already seen them play live and have a personal connection with them. So my suggestion to any musicians who are going the fan funded route - make sure you have a strong personal connection with your fans before you try! Many people are supportive and many people have said encouraging things about my music, but it's the people who have seen me live and continue to support me who have gone the next step to support this album financially."

Tell us about your music!

"My music is a mix of pop/indie/acoustic/rock. I like to refer to it as 'emo/singer/songwriter/rock'. It's hard to explain, hahaha. I have one side of my music which is very singer/songwriter, with me on guitar or piano, singing quiet, haunting songs. Then I have the rock side of me that wants to really sing LOUD and needs loud aggressive drums to complete the song. This new album is very dark and haunting I think, but the main theme of this new album "Who is Sukey Rose" is that it's about and truth and the human condition."

What happens when you don't reach the money needed to make the album? Will people get a refund?

"Well, we're 100% determined to reach the goal. Seriously! 120% determined! We'll make it somehow! Worse comes to worse, I delay the recording (as I'm in the studio already), but we'll reach the goal. In terms of refunds, each presale donation to the Sukey Rose Project is a complete gesture of faith and support from each and every project member. It drives me to honor that and make a kick-arse album! But honestly, if anyone came to me and said, "I really need my money back", I would give it to them. They gave in faith and if they need funds back, I'd give it to them in a second cause it was their money they gave from their heart. We're going to continue to do the presale and also turn to small mom/pop business sponsorship. I think it would be great if 'indie' businesses were able to support an indie musician."

There's only one way to find out who is Sukey Rose. Go get there and do something right!

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