52media has been around since early 1997.
I was working for MTV Online as a local reporter, database & web site developer and thought that there had to be a better way to promote great bands other than the typical standards. You have to remember, back then, the world wide web consisted of millions of dial-up accounts with only graphics and words, no media what-so-ever.
I found the MP3 Technology after reading about it in Wired magazine, October 1998. I joined every MP3 site that I could find. Back then there was maybe 3 sites artists could go and promote their music.
I started promoting my original songs with a vengeance. In less than 1 month I went from a number in a database to an over-night Internet superstar. My home-brewed 4-track recordings were being downloaded by 1000s of folks a day. In a 7-day span I had over 15,000 people download my songs. I was on top of the world musically.
After about a month my attitude changed completely. I went from a serious "Shameless Self Promotor" to realizing there were better artists out there that deserved my help. Over the past 7 years, this new attitude has helped to create a community of over 10,000 like-minded musicians, artists and extreme personalities.
While my goals and asperations have changed all of these years, my heart and determination hasn't. I've met 1000s of incredible people located throughout the world, all interested in creating a new outlet for new music and art.
This little section of the 'Net is dedicated to them.
Thomas William
towilmusic at gmail
