After the exchange of words between Amanda Palmer and Steve Albini, many media around the world, including national ones like El País, have analyzed the Crowdfunding as a way of financing the music of the XXI century.
One of the names to appear in almost every report was Deakin from Animal CollectiveAs in 2009 he raised $ 26.000 to take a trip to a Mali festival, create a book and CD inspired by him, and donate to a charity. It was never known what happened to the project, so Deakin has had to go out to explain himself on Pitchfork.
"I'm sad because I have caused a situation that can lead to a wrong perception, and I understand it," he said, while explaining that the album did not come out because he felt bad using that money to travel. Thus decided to donate all money directly.
Deakin indicates that he only works much slower than when working in a group and that the process has been very slow. He acknowledges that the form of communication has not been the best, so he apologizes and assures that almost all the money has been transferred to the charity. TMEDT of this African country.
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