Re: what about instinct?...

From: sealclas (sealclas@hotmail.com)
Date: Fri Jan 28 2000 - 22:00:46 MET

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    Few days ago, I wrote a mail to instinct... Here´s their response.....

    I got with this site from a newletter in 98....

    cheers->

    THE INSTINCT/SHADOW Co-operative FAQ/A
    (Frequently Asked Questions Answered)
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    1) Have I reached Instinct? Have I reached Shadow Records

    Thanks for writing... you have reached Instinct Records
    internet address at Compuserve. We also distribute and market
    SHADOW RECORDS from this address. Below you will find a quick
    picture of what we are able to do on-line.... and hopefully answers
    to your most frequently asked questions

    2) Who are you?

    INSTINCT RECORDS was founded in 1989 and has grown into America's
    premier source for the latest and most innovative new sounds in
    Smooth Jazz, Acid Jazz, Electronica, Ambient and beyond. Our
    catalog includes INSTINCT's award winning THIS IS ACID JAZZ and
    INSTINCT JAZZ artists and compilations, SHADOW RECORDS (america's
    premier source for the best trip hop, drum & bass, and electronica
    from around the globe), SONIC RECORDS (from the grand old days of
    techno!) KICKIN RECORDS USA (Bringin you the best in Jungle and
    Drum'n'Bass since 1991!) FAX USA (ambient from Germany's top pioneers)
    BACK TO BASICS (classic soul and funk) and of course America's
    finest roster of electronic talent on the INSTINCT AMBIENT imprint.

    SHADOW RECORDS, founded in 1994, is America's only. home grown, abstrakt
    electronica source and the label that introduced DJ Krush, DJ Cam, and
    Ninjatune to America. As of January 1997, Ninjatune has opened it's own US
    offices
    and will not be issuing new releases through Shadow. Shadow will
    continue to be the exclusive source for the pre-97 catalog. For the
    new stuff... you will have to look elsewhere.

    3) I can't find your records at my store, can I order direct?

    If you want quick service, have a credit card and internet access...
    the quickest way to find just about everything on our label is to visit
    <www.cdnow.com> or <www.amazon.com> or any other on-line music stores!
    If you want a live toll free #... try 1-800 688 3482, or 1-800-EVERYCD

    We are no longer offering direct mail order service.

    4) I don't live in America.. how can I find out what's new and how can I
    order?

    We hope we can keep in touch with you with our Email newsletter.

    Meanwhile, please use an internet based music store which accepts credit
    cards and ships worldwide!

    5) How can I find out about your new releases

    We do send out an Email newsletter every 3 months or
    so. Just ask, and we'll add you to the list.

    6) Do you have an Internet Web-Site?

    No... not yet... It would be fun though! Ah well, will just dream on!
    As always.. it's a question of time and money... two things in short
    supply on the indy label scene!

    7) I am a musician and have a tape Instinct should
       listen to...

    Due to the number of demo tapes we recieve we are not
    able to offer feedback or to respond to recipt of tapes.
    We are a very small company, and there are so many musicians
    out there! Suffice it to say... if we hear something we
    love.... we will call.

    8) I am a ClubDJ/RadioDJ/Journalist and would like to
       recieve promo service... how do I proceed?

    As you can imagine, being a small label, we have very
    limited promotional runs of our new releases... we rely
    on *sales* to our true fans to keep us in business.
    We appreciate the support we recieve from college radio,
    press, and club DJ's but there are so many of you and
    so few of us! The odds are that we will not be able to
    expand service at this time.... but if you want you can
    send an info pack attn COLLEGE LIASON or PRESS LIASON.
    Please indicate what charts you report to or magazines you
    contribute to with sample charts and clips.

    We do not send any international promotional copies.

    9) What if i have other questions?

    Generally, we are reachable by Email here to answer
    your questions about our records and artists and
    anything else we can handle!

    10) What is your address? phone?

    INSTINCT RECORDS
    26 West 17th Street #502
    New York, NY 10011
    (212) 727-1360

    SHADOW RECORDS
    111 East 14th Street #338
    New York, NY 10003
    (212) 206-1017
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