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Question Index:
How do I get ahold of the right person to book a show for one of your bands?
are you hiring? is there any chance of working at yr company?
what is your demo tape policy?
Can I use your songs on my podcast?
I want to use a ______ (KRS band) song in my movie. Is this ok? How do I do this?
When's My Favorite Band gonna play in Florida?
Will you send me promos for my radio show/zine/etc.?
How do I subscribe to your mailing list?
What if I have a question that's not answered here?
Do you have a "street team" to put up flyers and spread the word and such, and if so how can I join?
Q: How do I get ahold of the right person to book a show for one of your bands?
A: There is no simple answer for this. Some of the bands have booking agents, one or two of them have managers who help them with their business issues, and many of them book their own tours and shows. If you are unsure how to get ahold of the band, please send us an email at krs@killrockstars.com and we will forward it to the right person. If you book a venue and you want all of our bands to know about this, we can forward it to all our bands, so please email us, especially if its new and/or all ages.
Q: I am a record store or other retailer outside of the US and I would like to carry KRS CDs and records. Who do I contact?
A: Here is a link to a page that details many of the companies that carry our stuff in other countries: International Distributors
Q: Don't know if this is a FAQ, but I can't seem to find the answer anywhere. What band plays the last (hidden) track on the KILL ROCK STARS compilation CD? It's a guy singing lead and a girl doing back-up repeating "don't look at me" over and over. What is it?
A: i know this doesn't help. but that is an anonymous track by someone who doesn't want to be identified.
Q: are you hiring? is there any chance of working at yr company?
A: We get this question a lot. Occasionally we do have a vacancy, so feel free to send in your resume. Portia keeps a file of them. In the future if we get vacancies we will post them to the krs-newsletter list, and in CMJ and other trade magazines, as we have done in the past. It also looks like we might be using unpaid interns more in the future, but we only want to do this if you are getting college credit for it. It doesn't feel right to have people work here who aren't getting anything from it except the experience of being here. If you have a situation where you can get college credit for interning here, feel free to approach us about it, but it'll depend on what time of year it is, how much we have going on, etc.
Q: what is your demo tape policy?
A: As of October 16, 2006 we are no longer accepting unsolicited demos.
Q: Can I use your songs on my podcast?
A: Sure, you are free to use any of the mp3s that we offer on our Sounds page.
Q: Other than sending a demo tape, what are some other ways to get signed to KRS or another independent label?
A: There is no one single answer to this question. Sometimes we ask a band we have seen live and enjoyed, sometimes we hear about a band from other bands on the label or from our friends, sometimes a band approaches us that we have met in our travels, and sometimes a new band forms from bands that have broken up. We strongly encourage any band that can, to play as many shows as you possibly can, tour constantly, and release your own music, those are the best ways to get people to pay attention to your band.
Q: What is your privacy policy?
A: Kill Rock Stars will not rent or sell or give your name, address, email address, credit card information or personal information to any third party. The only third party who will contact you will be buyolympia.com, to track or confirm your order if you buy something from our online catalog. Buyolympia.com's privacy policy is available at: http://www.buyolympia.com/killrockstars/PrivacyAndSecurity
Q: Will you trade links with me?
A: The web person thinks links pages that are just big long lists are boring, and we prefer to link to pages we really like. We love checking out new cool websites, so please send your links, especially if they pertain to bands on KRS. But we don't do the automatic link trade thing.
Q: I want to use a ______ (KRS band) song in my movie. Is this ok? How do I do this?
A: We have an employee that we work with who negotiates movie and tv uses. But if your movie is something you made yourself on a very small budget, then it varies widely from band to band. Some don't care, some might. In either case, your best bet is to send as much info about the movie as you possibly can to Kill Rock Stars (you know the address don't you?) and we will forward it to the band.
Q: I am a record store in the US or distribution company anywhere and I want to carry KRS CDs and records. Who do I contact?
A: We don't handle KRS distribution from the KRS office. If you want to get our stuff to distribute, you'll have to contact OUR distributor, Touch and Go Records. You can reach them at
Q: When's My Favorite Band gonna play in Florida?
A: The best way to get up-to-date for-sure tour information on KRS bands is to look at the tour dates page. We update this is as soon as we have tour information. We aren't keeping any secrets! Also if your access to the internet is limited you can send us a SASE and we'll send you tour dates.
Q: Will you send me promos for my radio show/zine/etc.?
A: Please send requests for promotional material to radio@killrockstars.com if you are from a radio station, or to press@killrockstars.com if you are from a zine.
Q: Did Bikini Kill really break up? Did the PeeChees really break up? Did Mocket really break up? Is Bratmobile really getting back together? Did Unwound really break up?
A: Yes.
Q: How do I subscribe to your mailing list?
A: We have a one-way announcement list, which is generally emailed each friday. You can subscribe here or send email to krs-news-request@killrockstars.com for subscription information. If you order anything from us through mailorder you are automatically added to our paper catalog mailing list. If you have not ordered or it has been a while, send us an email or a postcard and we'll send you a catalog.
Q: What if I have a question that's not answered here?
A: If you have an idea for a FAQ please email webmaster@killrockstars.com, otherwise email the appropriate department (press, radio, retail, mailorder). For general questions you can email krs@killrockstars.com. Also, if you just want to ask a fun question, visit the askaband area and go to the krs staff part.
Q: Do you have a "street team" to put up flyers and spread the word and such, and if so how can I join?
A: We are setting one up right now! If you would like more info please e-mail streetteam@killrockstars.com
Q: I am thinking of sending a demo to KRS. What materials should I include in the package, is there anything in particular that you look for?
A: Please include anything you'd like to send, especially anything that gives us as much information as possible about who you are and what you stand for. A history of the band, a picture, a statement of goals and plans for the future are all really good things to include. But another thing that we really look for that many bands overlook is a list of your previous and upcoming shows and tours. We are particularly interested in this because we gravitate towards bands who are hardworking and very busy, and who tour a lot.
Q: I would like to be an intern at Kill Rock Stars. What are your guidelines for interns and who should I talk to?
A: We like to have interns, but we do have a few guidelines. We insist that our interns get school or some other form of credit for their internships, we're not looking for free labor if the intern is getting nothing out of it except the pleasure of our company. We are currently looking for interns for our Portland, OR office starting December 1st. If you are in or around Portland and would like to intern please get in touch with Maggie Vail at maggie@killrockstars.com.
Q: Who distributes KRS in Europe?
A: Here you go:
UK/Ireland - Forte Distribution
Austria - Trost
Benelux - De Konkurrent
Czech Republic - Day After
France - PIAS (TBA)
Germany - Cargo Germany
Greece - Olon Music
Italy - Goodfellas
Norway - VME
Poland - Mulitikulti
Portugal - Sabotage
Spain - Green UFOs
Sweden - Border
Switzerland - Irascible
Iceland - Slgeislar
Mailorder:
Xmist - Germany
Green Hell - Germany
Flight 13 - Germany
Evinyl - France
Melomane - France
