Toxic Melons - "Four Play" E.P Release!

A project in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK by Paul Fairbairn
000days 
:
00hours 
:
00minutes 

Funding Successful

Toxic Melons is back with a new E.P Called "Four Play". It features Roger Manning and Eric Dover from Jellyfish! Fun Powerpop!
Pop
Backers: 147
Average Pledge Per Backer: £22

Funded: £3,279 of £3,000
Dates: Jun 22nd -> Aug 6th (45 days)
Project By: Paul Fairbairn
Tags:
Aw shucks, no tags yet. +Suggest

Suggest Tags

Begin typing to search or pick from a list. You can add multiple tags at the same time!
SubmitCancel
Saving your suggestions...
Suggestion Saved Successfully
Thank you for your help! The Kicktraq gnomes will get to work on your suggestions very soon.

Please keep in mind not all suggestions may be used, and repeated re-submissions may result in being rejected automatically (and we don't want that to happen).

If you have any questions, have a good idea for a tag, or a more in-depth suggestion - please feel free to let us know!

Ok
Hrm... something went wrong.
Hey, bad things happen to the best of us. Don't worry, the gnomes have been dispatched. Maybe try again in a little while.

Ok

£3,279

current pledge level
Last Updated: August 6 @ 14:45 -0400 GMT

109%

of goal
funding period ended

£0

trending toward
Trends are not projections. Read More >>

0%

of goal

(loading your very own snazzy kicktraq chart)

(loading your very own snazzy kicktraq chart)

(loading your very own snazzy kicktraq chart)

(loading your very own snazzy kicktraq chart)

(loading your very own snazzy kicktraq chart)

Now you can share!

Help your backers reach your daily goals and help others see how you're doing. It's easy, with Kicktraq Mini.

Here are a few quick snippits of code you can use to embed your personalized widget on your website, in your blog, and even on your favorite forum.

HTML for websites & blogs
Copy HTML

BBCode for forums
Copy BBCode

Reddit code for... well, Reddit
Copy Reddit Code

Special Note: Kickstarter recently disabled remote embedding for images on project pages, so embedding code doesn't work on project pages (yet) - just everywhere else.

You can read more about it here.
Latest News

So excruciatingly close!!!

August 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Please keep sharing!  Check what I have on offer, maybe you'd like to up your pledge :)Attached is Eric Dovers rough guitar mix of "Shotgun".  It includes a previously unheard intro which was cut from the final mix!  ENJOY!     (Read More)

SOOOOOOOO CLOSE! 4 DAYS TO GO!!!!

August 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
You have all been incredible!  Please keep sharing!  The head is out!Here is some more audio from the "Bus Therapy" album launch.   Minus vocals.   There will be a release at some point.   There are 2 songs here, "Not in love" and "Shotgun".... (Read More)

86%!

July 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you so much :)  It's still going to be tight, but I'm very optimistic!  There will be the bonus footage update next time round. I'd love you all to check out the other stuff I have on offer.  You've been generous enough but i'd greatly... (Read More)

75%!

July 28th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

NEW ARTWORK REWARD. It's getting tight, please keep the word out there.

July 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey :)10 days to go and approx £950 to raise.  This is doable but not without your help.  You've been amazing to pledge but I'd love you to check out what else I have to offer.  maybe you'd like to up your pledge or share it with other who'd be... (Read More)

£2000!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NEW VIDEO FOR EVERYONE :)

July 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you!!!!!!!!I have no other words but thank you!!!Please keep sharing and if you have pledged, maybe you might want to up your pledge for some cool stuff :)  OK...a few extra words. Every £100 that's reached, I usually give a small studio... (Read More)

£1900!!!!!!!!

July 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

Media Blitz

July 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Just a few things of interest :)I received a very nice review - https://defendingaxlrose.com/2016/07/21/please-consider-supporting-toxic-melons-kickstarter/and if you're not quite sick of my voice yet - I did an epic interview for a web show :)... (Read More)

60%! New video!

July 21st - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

Not sure what else I can do..

July 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey kids!  I think I've officially hit a wall now.  I've contacted all sites, reviewers, magazines, newspapers and Jellyfish fans I could possibly ever think of.I just think this thing has hit a wall.  You have been wonderful for giving this the... (Read More)

NEW MERCH AND CO-HOST MY PODCAST!

July 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey!  Just to let you know that I've added to the rewards!  Badges, stickers, magnets and bottle openers/ keyrings!  Sadly, not the t-shirt, they were a very expensive limited run :(  Also, would you like to co-host my podcast with me?  I've had... (Read More)

More footage and some rewards explained :-)

July 18th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

NEW REWARD! - Four Play on CD!

July 18th - via: kickstarter.com
NOW AVAILABLE: Home made CDR of "Four Play"! Numbered and made with my own fair hands. All disc artwork will be unique :) Comes in a slip or jewel case. I'll sign it also :)  ALL EXECUTIVE PRODUCER CREDITS WILL BE INCLUDED. You'll also receive... (Read More)

ERIC DOVER INTERVIEW!

July 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey kids!  Eric and I just had a cool 20 minute chat about the track he played on among other things.This will be uploaded this week.  I hope you all enjoy it :)Please continue to spread the word and help the Kickstarter reach £2000 this week.... (Read More)

£2000 by Thursday?

July 17th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

More video! £2000 by Thursday?

July 17th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

WOAH, WE'RE HALF WAY THERE!

July 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you!!!!  Now....to raise the second half!  Luckily my hair hasn't turned too grey yet!  Please keep sharing, I can't do this without your help!  As a thank you, i've made this video update available to everyone who has pledged.  Video... (Read More)

Some air play for Four Play! Link included!

July 14th - via: kickstarter.com
The songs featuring Roger and Eric from the E.P are both on the show around 34 mins in :)Check out the whole show , some amazing music from amazing artists including Linda Perhacs!   ... (Read More)

NEW ART WORK REWARD!

July 13th - via: kickstarter.com
          Hey kids!   My incredibly talented friend, Ross is offering his services to the Kickstarter! He will create 4 sketches for you of anything you like!  ANYTHING!    These will be on 1 A4 sheet of card, split into 4.    This is now... (Read More)

Almost half way + new video footage!

July 13th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

NEW REWARDS! TIME FOR ACTION!

July 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Dearest Pledgers Thank you for getting me to 46%.  Your generosity has been breath taking.  With 26 days to go though, I'm worrying that IF I reach this target, it will be barely.  I'm adding some new rewards, some expensive, some not so... (Read More)

44% :) Can you help me get to 50% by tomorrow?

July 10th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

40%!! Thank you!!

July 9th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

40% and NEW ARCHIVE VIDEO!

July 9th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

Promo and 4 weeks to go!

July 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi kids! yesterday was a day of heavy promotion which I'm hoping will yield results over the course of the Kickstarter.  Me and a very good friend with a strong PR mind, emailed many top websites, magazines, newspapers and more to hopefully get... (Read More)

£1100! Here is the first clip :)

July 6th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

£1,000!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - Added reward for everyone who pledges £5 or more

July 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi!So, I can breathe...for a few minutes atlas before going back to the grindstone!  £1,000 in approx 14 days is incredible!   As promised, everyone who pledged £5 or more will receive the full audio from our very fun Head of Steam gig.  This... (Read More)

Thank yous and new reward announcement

July 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey kids!   Thank you for your continued support with the Kickstarter.  Look out for new rewards soon, maybe you'll want to up your pledge :-) Thank you to Pugwash, an amazing band who I know some of you will know for plugging the Kickstarter on... (Read More)

25%!!!!!!!!! also an online gig TONIGHT!

July 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you for helping me reach this mile stone!   I came across quite a bit of footage from recording the E.P.  This will be made available to you soon as a thank you.  I hope you enjoy it...I really don't know what's on most of it haha!  ... (Read More)

Back catalogue is available with every pledge over £5

June 29th - via: kickstarter.com
It occurred to me...especially after when someone asked...You receive my back catalogue with every pledge over £5 even though it doesn't say so in the perks.  Even creative geniuses like myself forget things sometimes ;)  I hope you're all having... (Read More)

1/6 towards the total!

June 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey!  Thanks for getting me this far with quite a bit of time to go!  After some wonderfully useful and motivating advice from Cait Brennan, I've decided to overhaul the Kickstarter campaign and my general attitude towards it.    She made me... (Read More)

Welcome to my Kickstarter!

June 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Now, I don't want to bombard you with these.  I think 1 per week will suffice.   Thank you for getting this Kickstarter off to a great start!    Part of me must be insane to try one of these again especially at double the total aim.  I'm hoping... (Read More)

If you have additional news that doesn't appear here, shoot us a link!