About ArtisTech
We believe
* that music lovers
o are hungry for quality music and artistry
o expect a full music experience, and top quality sound
o desire a variety of ways to engage with the music they love, and the artists who make it, and
o are willing to vote with their wallets without being taken for granted or threatened.
* that artists
o are hungry for a transparent business model,
+ which allows them to further their careers, while
+ maintaining artistic and commercial control over their art, and
+ being treated fairly and equitable by their business partners.
o enjoy and benefit from collaboration to
+ further their art and exposure,
+ for the pure joy of it!
We innovate
* and enjoy blazing new trails
o Artistically, sonically and commercially.
o It's hard work, but immensely satisfying.
o And the old trails don't seem to lead to many good places anymore
We are open
* Our agreements are non-exclusive -- we do not believe in artist lock-in
* Our downloands have no DRM -- we do not believe in customer lock-in
* Our licenses are creative commons -- they facilitiate sharing, chosen by the artist
* Our revenue models are are transparent -- we do not like sneakiness
We love to jam
* We believe that magic happens when artists collaborate
o in "real-life" or on-line
o in parallel or sequentially
o planned or spontaneously
We think bigger picture
* Our imagination is ignited by innovative groups and people, who do nice things for others.
* We support initiatives that are sustainable, and good for the planet.
* We vote by giving our time. And our wallets when we can.
