If you missed Monday night's Listening Party, the full Round 1 album is available to stream or download for free on Bandcamp or embedded below. As always, our faithful and talented graphic designer Matt "Shoobs" Schubbe provides brand-new cover art. Thank you, Shoobs!
The Round 2 challenge is posted on Saturday September 13, and the results of Round 1 judging are posted on Sunday September 14. You may be wondering, "What the heck do I do until then?" Here are a few ideas!
Did you fall in love with someone else's Round 1 song? Record a cover version of it for the Bonus Round! I'll take Bonus Round covers any time throughout the tournament; submit them to me the same way you submit regular entries.
You're also welcome to write your own reviews of the Round 1 songs and post them on the Song Fight! bulletin board. Our friends over at Song Fight! have graciously given us space on their forums to do so, and if you need help registering an account there, they're quick to respond and get you sorted.
If you're simply itching to create more music, Song Fight! is always active throughout the year. Unlike SpinTunes, they post a song title which you are required to use for your song. After the deadline, the songs are all posted, participants (and anyone else) vote for the winner, and another fight begins. You can find the current title, deadline, and submission instructions on the Song Fight! homepage. Be aware: Song Fight! participants do not shy away from criticism of each other's songs, but it's a great way to grow as a musician and a fun community to be part of.