Mary Hoard is a passionate student at Full Sail University, where she is pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Music Business/Entertainment. With a love for music that runs deep, Mary is also an indie artist who is dedicated to creating original music that speaks to her unique perspective and creative vision.
Since childhood, Mary has been drawn to music, constantly seeking out new artists and sounds that inspire her. As she grew older, her passion for music only intensified, and she began writing and recording her own music, honing her skills as a songwriter and performer.
Now, as a student at Full Sail University, Mary is learning the technical and creative skills she needs to take her music to the next level. Whether she's in the classroom, the recording studio, or on stage, Mary is always striving to improve her craft and bring her music to new audiences.
With a deep commitment to her art and a strong work ethic, Mary is a rising star in the indie music scene, poised for even greater success as she continues to pursue her dreams and share her music with the world.
3. EP’S SONG LIST
What makes this an EP?
EP stands for "extended play" and typically refers to a
type of music release that is longer than a single but
shorter than a full-length album.
An EP usually contains between 4 to 6 tracks, although
this can vary.The tracks on an EP can be a mix of new
songs, remixes of existing songs, or previously released
songs from an artist's catalog.
Reference:
Rengervé, G. D. (2023, April 28). Why is the EP the best asset for emerging
artists?. Groover Blog. https://blog.groover.co/en/tips/what-is-an-ep-
and-why-is-it-the-best-choice-for-emerging-artists/
5. LP’S SONG LIST
What makes this an LP?
LP stands for "long play" and refers to a type of music release that
is longer than a single or an EP and typically contains at least 8 to
10 tracks or more.
An LP is usually a full-length album that includes a cohesive
collection of songs that have been recorded together and are meant
to be listened to as a complete work. LPs can also include multiple
discs, each with its own set of tracks, but this is less common.
LPs are often used by artists to showcase their full range of musical
abilities and to express a complete artistic vision. LPs can also serve
as a way for artists to tell a story or explore a theme across
multiple tracks.
REFERENCE
H., J. (2022, October 23). What’s The difference between an ep & lp album in Music?
LedgerNote. https://ledgernote.com/columns/careers-marketing/what-is-an-ep-vs-lp/
6. RESEARCH QUESTIONS
Emily - Shift Manager @FYE
Do you offer consignment to indie artists?
No, they do not offer it at all.
How often do marketing reps visit from the record labels?
They haven’t had a record label come in to the store. Emily was pretty crude
with her responses and kept the conversation very short and awkward.
Information was hard to come by.
7. ANY EVENTS COMING TO THE STORE? YES.
They have a
membership
promotional
event that gives
members a
BACKSTAGE VIP
PASS to all
things FYE.
8. FYE DOESN’T GIVE THE RECORD A RSD STICKER. THEY SHOWCASE
THE RECORD AND DOESN’T FEEL IT NEEDS LABELING.
RECORD
STORE
DAY!
9. THIS SWAG IS 50 % OFF
Most swag is “stuff we
all get” that is
typically free. This
swag is not free but it
is considered
“SWAG.”
11. REFLECTION
Would you use this store for a local
indie artist’s album release?
I personally would not. FYE is not prepared
to accommodate an indie artist.They don’t
carry my genre’s music. Every store should
carry music in your genre, to be a good
fi
t.
FYE doesn't have clientele that are interested
in my music. And their employees are not
open to working with independent artists,
whatsoever.
12. REFERENCES
H., J. (2022, October 23). What’s The difference between an ep & lp album in Music? LedgerNote. https://
ledgernote.com/columns/careers-marketing/what-is-an-ep-vs-lp/
Rengervé, G. D. (2023, April 28). Why is the EP the best asset for emerging artists?. Groover Blog. https://
blog.groover.co/en/tips/what-is-an-ep-and-why-is-it-the-best-choice-for-emerging-artists/
F.Y.E logo. FYE. (n.d.). https://www.fye.com/search?q=Polaris
Conspiracy of one (Yellow Limited Edition). The Sound of Vinyl. (n.d.). https://thesoundofvinyl.us/products/the-
offspring-conspiracy-of-one-yellow-limited-edition
Clerk’s info. Emily - Shift Manager