ABOUT: Funded by a successful 2011 Kickstarter and made viral by upvotes to Reddit's front page, this album was written and recorded during Winship's music artist residency from 2009-2012 at Studio of The Arts in Annapolis, MD with co-writer Joel Bays. It garnered 100,000+ plays the week of it's release and was a #1 Bandcamp bestseller during that time. Tracks from this EP have been played on local radio stations in Maryland and Kansas along with receiving a variety of online and local press. The EP has been performed on festival stages and at private house concerts throughout the East Coast. Additionally, "Riverboat" was the featured song before every film at The Annapolis Film Festival.
LICENSING: To license any song for video, tv, film, or other placements, please contact WinshipLive@gmail.com.
KICKSTARTER: To the 75 backers who helped us raise $8,732 to create this EP, we literally can't thank you enough!
ALBUM ARTWORK: A big thank you to Darin Gilliam for creating The Audissey EP artwork.
REDDIT: To the Reddit community who upvoted our EP to the front page and made it a bestseller–Wow! Thank you!
• “This... this is fantastic. I want more.” –u/creedofwheat
• “I can honestly say it's one of those songs where it's 10 seconds in and i'm already hooked. It's so refreshing to hear some real musical craftsmanship for once. You've got something real special going on here guys, keep it up ;)” –u/Marchimax
• “Great tunes man! Love every track. Keep it rollin!! If you ever come to Detroit and need some support, hit me up!” –u/beeboopdoop
• “Please tell me you guys have more music i can listen too! this is incredible!” –u/Blonka09
• “That is really, really good ! Liked you right away.” –u/oPedoBear
• “I like it. I like it a lot.” –u/aadamstewartt
• “This... is fantastic, great work OP i hope you and your friend go really far :)” –u/Tonytarium
• “Very pleasantly surprised. Sounds professionally done and also actually some good music that doesn't sound like the rest of this genre. I expect to hear this on the radio soon.” –u/Pedro1191
• “Agreed! Went into this with low expectations. Blew me away.” –u/Wrong_Swordfish
• “I did the same thing and was also pleasantly surprised. Take my six dollars and make more albums.” –u/jhaislip123
• “Yeah, seriously. A lot of people who make their own music get upvoted all the time but I'm never usually digging it but this was just amazing. Great job OP, consider me a fan!” –u/McMan777
• “Absolutely my thought process going into it, and absolutely my response as well.
Very nicely done, don't shut up, but take my money.” –u/AlexKnolly
• “Absolutely surprising.-- super catchy and great listening. I will be sending the link to our local station-- they tend to start playing unknowns and get them recognized! Well done!” –u/canehdianchickradio
• “You have the tenderest timber in your voice. Rare velvety goodness. Keep it up.” –u/n8wolfSpotify
• “Just bought the album. I really enjoy the vibe you have, Keep the great work. I look forward to hearing more of you.” –u/Dranyos
• “How appropriate... Hey you're the new addiction, you keep us all from the mundane... I've had that song on repeat for the past half hour. Awesome groove. You find a nice pocket in the chorus. I can't wait for more.” –u/sirwilhelmvongert
• “Looking for this. more upvotes for you. defiantly a good start and digging the voice. take my money” –u/domnation
• “You guys are great” –u/linconpark1
• “I can't wait to say I bought the album before it was cool.” –u/Speculater
• “Great stuff!! Hope my $6 goes to helping you guys do more of the same.” –u/musictechgeek
• “Wow, I'm having such a dreadful morning. The track Riverboat picked up my day! Going to knock out this work shift then it's my day off!” –u/racari
“Might be the quickest I've ever decided to drop $6. Awesome stuff guys, I hope to hear more! Let me know if you ever make it on tour on the west coast!” –u/foxmtbr
• “Update: I've listened to the album 10 or 11 times in the last 5 days. It's truly something beautiful, and the effort and heart you guys put into it just oozes through my speakers repeatedly.” –u/foxmtbr
• “Really good song, I'm surprised I haven't heard of you guys before. Get out there and start playing more so we can come see you guys!!” –u/Smitchy101
• “Between the vocals, styles, and overall sound, I definitely feel a mix of Jack Johnson (Nest), Incubus (Home), Coldplay (Addiction), and early The Script (Constantly). It's a very unique sound though; the way the styles blend together, even when going from one track to the next. Overall my favorite part is the unrefined sound of this album. It's not manipulated too much, and it doesn't sound like a cookie cutter company production. Very refreshing. Take my upvote and $6.” –u/BeardsNBarley
• “Thanks, but seriously. There is some kind of music that just feels right from the second you turn it on. It's music like this (in different genres) that i end up listening to for at least 2-3 months non-stop. Really well done, i hope to hear more from you guys in the future!” –u/Superparrotclub
• “Gah. "Riverboat" is just fantastic. Keep doing what you do, guys. Wish you the best of luck in your career.” –u/DerWaffleHaus
• “I'm not even into the softer laid back music, and I like your guys' stuff. I'm in a chill type of mood and this just makes it better. Good work fellas!” –u/TraumaSK
• “I have tuition to pay, but I'm definitely not going to miss that $6! This album is so good! Just means I'll have to hold off on Tim's for a few weeks. Shouldn't be too difficult... twitch” –anonymous user
• “Beautiful, man, just beautiful.” u/delightintodelirium
• “I'm only part way into the first song, but I want to keep listening! Good job!” –u/JaxonOSU
• “Good stuff. I like the production as well. Smooth vocals. Drums were a nice surprise.” –u/enginesource
• “I usually never log into my account to comment (I mean... look at my username lol), but your music is amazing. Keep it up! I will definitely be buying this album.” –u/pandacher
• “I just listened to it twice. Beautiful guitar, great voice. Awesome. I'll definitely check out the other songs.” –u/allieV
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