Alec Bemis, founder of Brassland Records, gives advice on running a record label. Alec believes for long-term success it is important to have a good relationship with your artists.
Alec Bemis, founder of Brassland Records, discusses Brassland's business model and how they structure deals with their artists. Brassland use a model pioneered by Touch and Go and Dischord Records, and Bemis discusses the advantages and limitations of such an approach, and briefly describes what he looks for in an artist when considering whether to sign them.
Alec Bemis, founder of Brassland Records, discusses how he started as a freelance writer for newspapers. Alec also talks about the different relationships he has with various newspapers.
Alec Bemis of Brassland Records discusses the importance of location to a career – obviously New York and Los Angeles are full of opportunities for beginning artists, but what about Chicago or Omaha?
Alec Bemis, founder of Brassland Records, discusses his view on the issue of piracy. He believes that although there is the threat of piracy the Internet has also given his label a digital opportunity to increase sales.
Alec Bemis, founder of Brassland Records, discusses the types of music reviews he frequently writes and how he thinks the record review is changing with the increase in online music sales.
