# Unreleased Album Remix Contests Third Eye Blind for Ursa Major By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2008-09-16 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/third-eye-blind-ursa-major References: [blog.wired](http://blog.wired.com/music/2008/09/third-eye-blind.html) & [3eb](http://www.3eb.com/) Alternative rock band [Third Eye Blind](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knife-drop-pedal) is producing their next album, Ursa Major, in a creative way--with the help of fan-created remixes. Using the [Indaba](http://www.indabamusic.com/) music collaboration site, fans can watch Third Eye Blind recording tracks for Ursa Major in the studio. After all the components for a song have been recorded, fans can mix and remix tracks. According to Wired.com, Third Eye Blind's idea for Ursa Major may be the first time a band plans to intentionally leak the components that make up an album in advance of its release. As soon as Third Eye Blind finishes tracking a song for Ursa Major, they'll put the stems up. For each set of stems, there will be a contest for user-submitted [mixes and remixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprunki-game). The winners will be featured on an Ursa Major companion compilation alongside Third Eye Blind's final cuts. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Fan-created Remixes:** The trend of incorporating fan-created remixes in album production provides an opportunity for bands to engage with their audience and crowdsource innovative musical interpretations. - **Intentional Component Leaks:** The trend of intentionally leaking the components of an album before its release allows for fan participation and anticipation, creating buzz and excitement around the upcoming album. - **User-submitted Contests:** The trend of hosting contests for user-submitted mixes and remixes encourages creativity and collaboration among fans, while also providing opportunities for aspiring musicians to showcase their talent. ### Where This Applies - **Music:** The music industry can leverage fan-created remixes to enhance fan engagement and generate additional revenue streams through companion compilations and special edition releases. - **Technology:** The technology industry can develop innovative platforms and tools to facilitate and enhance the process of remixing tracks and hosting user-submitted contests for musicians and music enthusiasts. - **Marketing and Advertising:** The marketing and advertising industry can incorporate fan remix contests as part of promotional campaigns to create buzz, generate user-generated content, and drive consumer participation and interaction with brands. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Limited Mini Collab Vinyls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-wax-tracks1.md) - [Beer-Branded Album Releases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimate-blue-moon-x-mt-joy-denver-experience.md) - [Motion-Powered Songs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motionpowered-song.md) - [Artist-Backed Joint Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/life-is-a-melody.md) - [Album-Centric Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bandlab-x-d4vd.md) - [Beverage Brand Music Contests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/altitunes.md) - [Sustainable Indie Album Releases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moon-music.md) - [Online Music Mixers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprunki-game.md) - [Artist-Remixed Summertime Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonic-drink-remix.md)