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Hi-Tunes

A New Way to Distribute Music

By Cassandra DhaenensPublished 6 years ago 3 min read
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Photo by: Scott Mckinley

There is a new company that just started only a few weeks ago, and we think it is an ingenious idea. Getting the idea of having a record label and not able to monetize Scott Mckinley started up Hi-Tunes, the revolutionary new way to get your music out there while also enjoying your medication. So far Scott has 17 bands on this project and plans to get more.

This is a fascinating new product that is going to sweep across Washington state like fire (pun intended). Probably wondering by now what Hi-Tunes is? You ever wonder what happens when you combine Marijuana and music? Well, you get Hi-Tunes. With every cone you purchase at 220 supporting dispensaries in Washington, you will also get one song from a band or artist. Just scan the QR code and enjoy the fantastic talent. As Scott put it: "exposure is exposure, and each tube is another billboard for the band," which is great since each tube can be scanned multiple times. It also allows you to check out any of the band's social media and other music they may have free online or on their website. Everyone benefits from this product: fans enjoy their medication, and some new music and bands get more fans.

Nowadays it has become harder and harder for local bands or artists to get their stuff out there. In Spokane, a lot of people don’t even know the happenings of local bands and how hard they work to get seen to showcase what they have created. All an artist wants is for people to enjoy their music. Back in the day, all that you’d have to do is share your CD, tape, or record with anyone and you would either have a new fan or someone that disliked your work. Either way, you were getting exposed. Companies were built on this look at Fat Wreck records. Fat Mike decided that he didn’t want to be defined by a label and so he created his own, selling his albums and the bands he managed. With the coming of Napster, and now Apple music where you can pay $10 a month to get an unlimited amount of music anytime you want, as an artist, you literally have to live on the road to just make money and get exposure.

Garth Brooks just recently came through Washington, playing seven shows at the Spokane Arena. Garth hasn’t put out a new album in a while and tours the world to support his family and lifestyle, when back in the 90s all he had to do was hit the recording studio and pop out another best seller. What is an artist to do when their means of making money no longer is a route to go? This is why I feel Hi-Tunes is going to be a great way for bands to get their music heard by the masses.

Are you a band and reading this article, wondering how you could be a part of this fantastic project? "It's easy!" says Scott. Just visit Hi-Tunes.com Scott has conveniently placed all of the contact information on the first page. You can also see this promotional video showing everything you need to know about how the product works.

I am seriously excited about this product. It's going to help out the music community in so many ways. So if you're a band, I urge you to contact Scott Mckinnley via email immediately 'cause why wait for any second longer? If you are continually looking for new music and just love Mary Jane, keep an eye out on Hi-Tunes Facebook page to see if they will be coming to a store near you. So hit the like button on Hi-Tunes Facebook page.

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Cassandra Dhaenens

Writing is my passion, I am a stay at home mom but work as an editorial assistant at Associated Press. I also have a blog that I write about the local artist in my area.

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