Mike Andrade Productions

The Compiliation CD Project

My name is Mike Andrade. I am the producer of the compilation CD project. I've been in the music business as a performer and recording artist for over 20 years. In that time, I've played big stages with big stars and small clubs for local fans. (More)

Thanks for all your e-mails concerning
my 90's rock band, "Rules of Prey". (More)

Why a compilation CD?

If you're a new band, you might not have a full length CD worth of material that's ready to record or the finances to pay for it. Believe me, you find out pretty fast how overwhelming accomplishing an industry standard, professional CD album can be and how extremely expensive every step in the process is. But, chances are, you have one or two songs that you really believe in.

The compilation CD is how your best song(s) can gain mainstream exposure without spending a ton of money. Most cash-strapped bands can find their way to throw some money into a hat and go into a studio to record some of their music. But, that's where the momentum usually begins to stall. An under-produced three-song-demo may get you into some gig bookings, but it won't get you the attention and the exposure that you really hope for.

The compilation CD is a pretty cheap way to make progress and display your talent to a fresh audience of new fans, concert promoters, producers, record labels and other artists who may want to tour with you. (More)

There's a very true, old, saying that says, "For our own success to be real, it must contribute to the success of others." If your song gets a boost, we both win. Everybody wins. That's why I'm doing it. Your success is my success is everybody's success.