I've been meaning to write about my publicity efforts for Save You From Yourself, but we have a FAR MORE SERIOUS matter to discuss, people:
I think my new album may be cursed.
Some evidence:
I sent a CD to a writer at No Depression. Two weeks later they announce the magazine is folding.
Then I sent one to an associate editor at a local arts weekly. She just got laid off.
And then I contacted a local radio show that features singer-songwriters, offering to send a CD. Guess what? They're discontinuing the show.
Coincidence? I have several theories:
- My CD radiates dark magical energy that plays havoc with the fabric of the Universe
- The album is so awful, whole media outlets would rather shut down altogether than listen to it
- Traditional print and radio are having a tough time securing ad revenue these days as paying advertisers follow the migration of listener attention and music journalism to the Web
- Leprechauns
I'll leave you to draw your own conclusions.
Unfortunately I can't really use this to my advantage. "Hey you! You'd better review my album, or I'll...I'll...send you one." That doesn't even make sense.