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Lauren Vahdani
Lauren in a red top, sitting at the piano in her home studio

Lauren Vahdani

@laurenvahdani · Americana, Country, Soul · Los Angeles, CA

The next album

My debut came out in March. Now I want to make the next one the honest way: with the people who've been singing along.

Debut album A Million Little Heartbreaks is out now
raised
$10,245raised
supporters
130supporters
days of perks
50days of perks

68% of $15,000

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The story

My first album, A Million Little Heartbreaks, came out in March: fifteen songs about love, loss and reinvention. Making it taught me what I want the next one to sound like, and who I want to make it with. That's you.

Making an album on your own isn't cheap: studio time, a band, mixing, mastering, pressing vinyl. Usually a label pays for that and owns the result. I'd rather make it with you, and be honest about where every dollar goes.

If you've ever sung along at a show, sent me a message or shared a song with a friend, this is how we make the next chapter together.

Lauren

As featured inRolling Stone UK

Photos

  • Lauren in a black dress and orange satin gloves, holding a vintage microphone in front of red velvet curtains
  • Lauren in a red top, sitting at the piano in her home studio
  • The cover of A Million Little Heartbreaks
  • A Million Little Heartbreaks, Lauren's debut album, on CD

Where the money goes

Goal $15,000

  1. Studio time

    Recording the band and vocals

    $5,400

    Funded

  2. Musicians

    Paying the players fairly

    $3,000

    Funded

  3. Mixing & mastering

    Making it sound like the songs in my head

    $2,800

    65% funded

  4. Vinyl & CDs

    Pressing the physical copies

    $2,200

    Up next

  5. Artwork & photos

    Cover, liner notes, press photos

    $900

    Up next

  6. Perk shipping

    Packaging and postage for your perks

    $700

    Up next

Anything past the goal goes to a music video and a release show.

How your money is handled

Where it goes

  • Fees shown up front

    We Fund Artists keeps 5% of what you give, and Stripe charges its card fee. You see both before you pay, and you can cover them.

  • Keep what you raise

    Every contribution goes to the project, even if the goal isn't reached.

  • Refunds for 14 days

    Changed your mind? Ask within 14 days for a full refund.

  • Paid through Stripe

    Card details never touch this site. You get Stripe's receipt by email.

Questions

Where does my money go?
It goes through Stripe to We Fund Artists, and on to Lauren. We Fund Artists keeps 5% to run the site, and card processing costs 2.9% + 30¢. You can cover both at checkout, so Lauren gets every dollar you give.
What if the goal isn't reached?
This is keep-what-you-raise: every contribution goes to the album either way. The budget shows what each part costs, so you can see what gets paid for first.
When will I get my perk?
Every perk shows an estimated month. If anything slips, you'll get an email saying why and when to expect it instead.
Can I get a refund?
Yes. Ask within 14 days for a full refund, no questions asked. (Draft policy for Lauren to confirm.)
Is this tax-deductible?
No. Lauren is an independent artist, not a charity, so contributions aren't tax-deductible.
Do I need an account?
No. You'll get a receipt by email. To check on a perk or change your address later, sign in with your email or Google.

More answers in How it works.