Record Label Interviews
There's a lot to be learned about running your own record label from studying the stories of those that have gone before you. Find out the inside scoop behind some of your favorite labels and see what you can learn from their successes and missteps.
Q&A with Alun Woodward of Chemikal Underground
Chemikal Underground is a staple of the UK indie music scene and have kept the label going strong for over ten years. Find out how Chemikal Underground is staying ahead of the pack and their plans for the future in this interview with Alun Woodward. Also get the download on Chem 19 studios.
Chemikal Underground is a staple of the UK indie music scene and have kept the label going strong for over ten years. Find out how Chemikal Underground is staying ahead of the pack and their plans for the future in this interview with Alun Woodward. Also get the download on Chem 19 studios.
Q&A with Francis Macdonald
Need advice on how to start a label...be a manager...be in a band...promote you music..and well, just about every other music biz dream you could possible have? Then Francis Macdonald is your man. Get top notch advice that is just the right mix of inspiration and reality check from this music industry everyman.
Need advice on how to start a label...be a manager...be in a band...promote you music..and well, just about every other music biz dream you could possible have? Then Francis Macdonald is your man. Get top notch advice that is just the right mix of inspiration and reality check from this music industry everyman.
Q&A with Dave Arcari of Buzz Records
Dave Arcari is first and foremost a musician, but don't think that means he turns a blind eye to the business side of the industry. By running the Buzz Group - an independent music company in Scotland that encompasses a label, management company and publicity company, Arcari has picked up music biz know-how in all aspects of the industry. Here, he share a bit about what he's learned along the way.
Dave Arcari is first and foremost a musician, but don't think that means he turns a blind eye to the business side of the industry. By running the Buzz Group - an independent music company in Scotland that encompasses a label, management company and publicity company, Arcari has picked up music biz know-how in all aspects of the industry. Here, he share a bit about what he's learned along the way.
Q&A with Philip Di Fiore of Godforsaken Music
Most indie labels are lucky if the first musicians they work with can draw 35 people at the local club, let alone have reputaions that precede them. Not so for Godforsaken Music. This indie label was able to kick off with a star studded affair that even major labels would be lucky to pull together. Here, Di Fiore talks about learning the ropes of the music business while working with such experienced artists, the surprises he encountered a long the way and what's next for Godforsaken Music.
Most indie labels are lucky if the first musicians they work with can draw 35 people at the local club, let alone have reputaions that precede them. Not so for Godforsaken Music. This indie label was able to kick off with a star studded affair that even major labels would be lucky to pull together. Here, Di Fiore talks about learning the ropes of the music business while working with such experienced artists, the surprises he encountered a long the way and what's next for Godforsaken Music.
Q&A with Mr. Len of Smacks Records
Many of the best indie labels are run by people who know what it's like to the be the artist themselves, and that is certainly the case with Smacks Records. Here, Mr. Len talk about why he stared Smacks, how the label is different and how he deals with competing with bigger labels with deeper pockets.
Many of the best indie labels are run by people who know what it's like to the be the artist themselves, and that is certainly the case with Smacks Records. Here, Mr. Len talk about why he stared Smacks, how the label is different and how he deals with competing with bigger labels with deeper pockets.
Q&A with Blair McDonald of Nettwerk Music Group
Nettwerk's Blair McDonald has seen the music industry from all sides - from behind a drum kit, a label mail room, the big office at a major label, and the helm of his own indie to name but a few. Here, he shares some insight on the future of the music biz, what he's learned from being inside and outside the major label structure, and why Nettwerk is defending fans against RIAA lawsuits.
Nettwerk's Blair McDonald has seen the music industry from all sides - from behind a drum kit, a label mail room, the big office at a major label, and the helm of his own indie to name but a few. Here, he shares some insight on the future of the music biz, what he's learned from being inside and outside the major label structure, and why Nettwerk is defending fans against RIAA lawsuits.
Q&A with Waleed Coyote of 102 Jamz and Othaz Records - Part Two
So you wanna be a DJ? Here, Waleed Coyote, of North Carolina's 102 Jamz radio station shares how he got started and tips for aspiring DJs looking for a way in the door. He also talks about his own record label, Othaz Records, and the big project he's working on with MC Serch - Peace in the Middle East - a collaboration between Jewish and Arab MCs to raise money for orphanages in Israel and Palestine.
So you wanna be a DJ? Here, Waleed Coyote, of North Carolina's 102 Jamz radio station shares how he got started and tips for aspiring DJs looking for a way in the door. He also talks about his own record label, Othaz Records, and the big project he's working on with MC Serch - Peace in the Middle East - a collaboration between Jewish and Arab MCs to raise money for orphanages in Israel and Palestine.
Q&A with Waleed Coyote of 102 Jamz and Othaz Records - Part One
So you wanna be a DJ? Here, Waleed Coyote, of North Carolina's 102 Jamz radio station shares how he got started and tips for aspiring DJs looking for a way in the door. He also talks about his own record label, Othaz Records, and the big project he's working on with MC Serch - Peace in the Middle East - a collaboration between Jewish and Arab MCs to raise money for orphanages in Israel and Palestine.
So you wanna be a DJ? Here, Waleed Coyote, of North Carolina's 102 Jamz radio station shares how he got started and tips for aspiring DJs looking for a way in the door. He also talks about his own record label, Othaz Records, and the big project he's working on with MC Serch - Peace in the Middle East - a collaboration between Jewish and Arab MCs to raise money for orphanages in Israel and Palestine.
Q&A with Scott Macdonald of KFM Records
KFM Records is one of Edinburgh finest labels. It's eclectic catalogue, covering indie, hip-hop, electronica and post rock, has been wooing fa,s and the industry, for the last 8 years. The label was founded and is run by by Scott MacDonald, musician, property developer and former world BMX Champion. We caught up with Scott for a wee chat about music, The Simpson and the death of the record label.
KFM Records is one of Edinburgh finest labels. It's eclectic catalogue, covering indie, hip-hop, electronica and post rock, has been wooing fa,s and the industry, for the last 8 years. The label was founded and is run by by Scott MacDonald, musician, property developer and former world BMX Champion. We caught up with Scott for a wee chat about music, The Simpson and the death of the record label.
Q&A with Ed Pybus of SL Records
SL Records is like the little indie label that could, doing what often seems like an impossible task in the music industry - running a great indie label, releasing great music that you love and keeping the whole thing running year in and year out. Here, Ed Pybus of SL Records shares how he's managed to pull this whole thing off and some advice on how you can do it, too.
SL Records is like the little indie label that could, doing what often seems like an impossible task in the music industry - running a great indie label, releasing great music that you love and keeping the whole thing running year in and year out. Here, Ed Pybus of SL Records shares how he's managed to pull this whole thing off and some advice on how you can do it, too.
Q&A with Clare Wadd and Matt Haynes of Sarah Records
Sarah Records was always a label with a difference, never wavering from doing things their own way and rather then depending on political rhetoric for PR making sure their convictions shaped their business practices. Here Sarah Records founders Clare Wadd and Matt Haynes discuss setting up the label, the bumps they encountered along the way and their views on the music industry in the 21st century.
Sarah Records was always a label with a difference, never wavering from doing things their own way and rather then depending on political rhetoric for PR making sure their convictions shaped their business practices. Here Sarah Records founders Clare Wadd and Matt Haynes discuss setting up the label, the bumps they encountered along the way and their views on the music industry in the 21st century.