Crowdfunding

Project capital from fans, before the thing exists: distinct from memberships (ongoing) and from advances (someone else's money on terms). The album your audience pays for up front is the oldest independent financing there is.

Crowdfunder — UK artists with a defined project, active supporter network and a compelling local or community angle.
Indiegogo — Artists with an engaged audience, a clearly budgeted project and compelling rewards such as signed vinyl, private shows, credits, exclusive music or studio experiences seeking flexible-funding campaigns where partial raises still help.
Kickstarter — Funding vinyl or album projects from proven fan demand. Artists with proven an demand and a specific, well-budgeted project (i.e. vinyl or album) that can be packaged around compelling rewards such as signed vinyl, exclusive tracks, listening sessions, credits or private performances.
Pozible — Australian and Asia-Pacific artists with a defined release or physical product and an audience ready to preorder.
Startnext — German-speaking artists with a regional audience and a clearly budgeted album, tour or cultural project.
Ulule — European artists with a specific project, strong story and audience prepared to preorder or contribute.