Issue #18 and the first-ever digital mixtape are both posted now. You can access the mix tape, or download the new issue by using the links to the left. The digital mixtape has one free song each from all the bands featured in the issue, as well a handful of songs that are in the reviews section. All 14 songs were hand-picked by us and are worth checking out, I'm sure you'll find something of interest to you. We will be doing one of these with each issue from now on.

Also, don't forget to swallow your pride and click to add us on MySpace.

Wha' Happened?
The New Scheme is a small, self-published magazine that's predominantly about music. A new issue is released every three months (or so).

How can I get a copy?
Back issues, and subscriptions are both available in the below in the order section.

How did this all come to be?
When I was fifteen I started a tiny zine called Midget Breakdancing Digest. MBD was fully operational from 1997 until early 2000. I killed MBD for a number of reasons, and The New Scheme was born not long after.

How can I get my record, zine, etc. reviewed in The New Scheme?
Send it, along with any pertinent info, and it will be considered for review in the next possible issue.

What do you mean considered?
Not everything that is sent gets reviewed.

What if I buy an ad?
Buying advertising doesn't guarantee a review. The number of reviews is dictated by space available.

How do you decide who is interviewed?
It's based on the music I'm listening to, and other things that I'm interested in at the time I'm doing each issue. Feel free to keep us updated on when your bands are coming to town, or available for interviews. Outside of that, we'll contact you.

Will you interview my band?
It depends. probably not though, unless I come to you about it.

What if we buy an ad?
Please see above questions. Go ahead and buy an ad anyway though. Drugs aren't cheap.

Do you need any help?
Yes, there is information on that in our "help wanted" section.

Back issues are available through the mail, or PayPal.

Prices
Subscriptions: $8.00 for four issues (with four free CD's), more info in the above tab
Single issues: $2.50 for the first, $1 for each additional.
Issues currently available: 15, 17, 18

Buttons: three for $2 and five for $3, mix and match designs.

Ordering through PayPal 1. Send PayPal funds to: stuart@thenewscheme.com
(with $.75 added to the total to cover PayPal fees)
Please include all the above information in the comments window on PayPal and an email

Mailorder Instructions
Send well-hidden cash, or checks made out to "Stuart Anderson" and sent to: 


FULL AD GUIDE AVAILBLE HERE

Rates and Dates
Full Page (7.5" x 10") -- $110.00
Half Page (7.5" x 5") -- $80.00
Third Square (5" x 5") -- $60.00
Third Tall (2.5" x 10") -- $50.00
Quarter (3.5" x 5") -- $40.00
Inside F/B Cover (7.5" x 10") -- $125.00
Back Cover (7.5" x 10") -- $135.00

Issue #19 Deadlines:
Review Material - PASSED
Ad Artwork - September 19, 2008
Issue #19 Street Date - October 15, 2008

Information
- Circulation: 2,500 copies printed, distributed in the U.S. through many channels, and distributed digitally (10,000+ copies downloaded of each issue so far).
- Make all checks out to Stuart Anderson, NOT The New Scheme.
- You can also send payment via PayPal to: stuart@thenewscheme.com
- Reservations are suggested, though not required for all ads
- We now require digital files for all ads.
- We will accept any high resolution (300 dpi+) .pdf, .psd, .ai or graphics file. Let us know if you have any questions about this.
- Cover and special ads are first come, first served, and usually go quickly.

Don't hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions, or wish to reserve an ad.

Snail Mail

NEW MAILING ADDRESS:

The New Scheme
PO BOX 18830
Denver, CO 80218

E-mail
editor, general info:
stuart-at-thenewscheme.com

Below is a brief idea of exactly what we're looking for. Be prepared to send along samples of your work if applicable and possible. Regular contributors will, under some circumstances, be paid a modest sum for their work. Internship credit can also be worked out.

If you have any questions, or ideas, feel free to Email Us.

Distribution
We can always use help finding interested homes for copies of each issue. We would like to keep copies free. All we ask for is a little help with the price of postage. We usually ask for $1 per 10 copies, up to 50. If you want to find homes for more copies than that, get in touch. In exchange for your help, we will throw in some other zines, free stickers, CD's, or whatever else we have lying around. Advertisers who help with distribution will get a 15% discount on ads in the following issue.

Columnists
We are looking a couple more regular columnists. The column could have the same theme each issue, or could vary from one to the next. You should definitely have samples ready, and be confident you can write at or above the level in past issues.

Interview and feature writers
We are always interested in interviews, and articles (music-related, or otherwise) from outside sources. This is probably the area we'll be the most picky, especially when it comes to the subject. We will usually be able to help you get the interview itself, especially if it is music related.

Photography
Music-related stuff is what we're most after, though it's flexible. If it is music related, we can again usually help you get photo passes, and entrance to shows to shoot.

Reviews
We are always looking for good record, zine, or book reviewers. Right now, we're looking for at least one more good book reviewer, and possibly another record reviewer or two under the right cirucmstances.