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About:
Quite Scientific is an independent record label based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Founded in 2006 by Justin Spindler, and brothers Brian and Jeremy Peters, it all started out with a simple idea to release some compilations of local acts in an effort to shine a light upon the talent within southern Michigan's music scene. Overnight it seems, QuiSci ( /kwī-sī/) evolved into the full fledged indie imprint that it is today (though we still haven't gotten around to putting out those comps). Though we have grown to include many artists from outside of the Michigan area, we still find ourselves focusing on the Midwest musicians, aesthetic, and general good atmosphere that seems to permeate the air surrounding the Great Lakes; we have beards, wear plaid, and enjoy a band that doesn't take themselves too seriously.

F.A.Q.
How did QuiSci get its name?
Can I please send QuiSci a demo?
Has QuiSci ever signed a band via demo submission?
How do I apply to intern at QuiSci?
How do I apply to work at QuiSci?
Where can I buy QuiSci releases?
Who is QuiSci distributed by?
What are the QuiSci Store's shipping policies?
What are the QuiSci Store's return policies?
I'd like to use a QuiSci artists' song in a student film/project...
I'd like to open for/add one of QuiSci's artists to a show...
I'd like to re-use a picture/art/text from your site on mine...

How did QuiSci get its name?
The name Quite Scientific, often shortened to QuiSci ( /kwī-sī/), was simply the product of Brian Peters' thinking that the phrase had a nice ring to it - his version of 'cellar door' if you will. He was once a physics major in college - so that may help explain things a bit too.



Can I please send QuiSci a demo?
Sorry, we've never signed a band off an unsolicited demo, and don't foresee it ever happening, so we kidly that you don't send us demos - or at least don't expect us to review them if you choose to do so anyway.



Has QuiSci ever signed a band via demo submission?
Nope. We'll be very honest with you here and say that actually - we most often look to work with bands that have been suggested to us by our current roster of artists and/or colleagues. To date, we've never worked with a band we first heard via a demo submission. We highly suggest being active in your regional scene, being friendly, and making as many aquatences as possible along the way - as that's really the best way to get noticed that we can think of.



How do I apply to intern at QuiSci?
Sorry, but QuiSci is not looking for interns, nor do we offer an internship program at this time.



How do I apply to work at QuiSci?
Sorry, but QuiSci is not hiring at this time.



Where can I buy QuiSci releases?
You can find our releases at most any digital retailer (iTunes, Spotify, Amazon, etc..), and at your favorite locally owned Ma & Pop record shops (though you may need to ask them to special order releases). We also have our own online store, the QuiSci Store, where you can buy any releases that are still in print directly from us in both digital and physical formats.



Who is QuiSci distributed by?
For physical releases we are distributed by Secretly Distribution and AMPED. For digital release were are distributed by Secretly Distribution and MERLIN.



What are the QuiSci Store's shipping policies?
We ship all orders via USPS. CD orders within the US will ship via USPS First Class Package Mail. VINYL orders within the US will ship via USPS Priority Mail. All orders outside the US will ship via USPS First Class International Package Mail.

Most US orders should take no longer then five (5) business days from ship-out to delivery. International orders vary from one business week up to three business weeks (15 business days) due to distance and customs policies unique to each international destination.

Your order will typically ship-out within 48 hours, but please read on as there are of course exceptions to this rule. Orders only ship-out Monday through Friday, except for all major holidays. Orders placed over the the weekend, starting on Friday, will not ship till the following Monday. Pre-orders will ship-out as noted on the product page. Please Note - any other products ordered in conjunction with a pre-order item will NOT ship-out until the pre-order ship-out date!

If you feel your order has been lost, dropped, or canceled - as it has not arrived in a timely fashion, please contact us via the Store Support email found on our Contact Page.



What are the QuiSci Store's return policies?
If for some reason your order arrives defective, 'cause we know there would be no other reason to return such lovely music, please return the defective item within 10 business days to the following address and make sure to include a note stating the reason for the return and an address which we can ship a brand new shiny right-off-the-line replacement to. Or feel free to contact us via the Store Support email found on our Contact Page

DAMAGED VINYL JACKETS: We ship all our records in edge protect mailers, with additional eco-friendly void fill to do our best to make sure your record arrives to you in the best aesthetic state possible. That said, rough transit by the postal system can cause the vinyl to shift within the jacket itself, ultimately leading to spine splits and dinged corners. This being the case, please note that WE WILL NOT REPLACE DAMAGED RECORD JACKETS. If the aesthetics of your record jacket are that important to you, we strongly urge you to buy local! Apologies if this seems harsh but we simply can't guarantee your vinyl will arrive in flawless condition via mail-order and buying locally is the only way to guarantee the aesthetics of your record jacket.

Quite Scientific Records
323 Spring St
Saline, MI 48176



I'd like to use a QuiSci artists' song in a student film/project - is that kosher?
We're usually up for anything, especially when it's for educational purposes - but to err on the side of caution, we ask you contact us and clear any usages beforehand. You can use the Licensing & Sync email found on our Contact Page, and we'll get right back to you.



I'd like to open for/add one of QuiSci's artists to a show - how do I hook that up?
We do not handle the booking for our artists. If you'd like to play a show with one of our artists you'll need to contact them, or their booking agents directly.



I'd like to re-use a picture/art/text from your site on my site - is that cool?
Of course, as long as the usage remains digital only, permission granted. Though please give credit where credit it due.