http://www.artistshousemusic.org/people/Syd+Butler The taxonomy view with a depth of 0. http://www.artistshousemusic.org/videos/whats+great+about+a+career+in+music+and+some+things+that+arent What's Great About a Career in Music (...and Some Things That Aren't)Syd Butler, founder of French Kiss Records, gives advice to anyone wanting to start a career in the music industry. He shares his thoughts on the benefits of working with people who love music and on the pitfalls of politics and naked ambition, and counsels aspiring musicians and businesspeople on how to stay true to their visions and themselves. http://www.artistshousemusic.org/videos/whats+great+about+a+career+in+music+and+some+things+that+arent#comment Process Advice French Kiss Records Music Industry Syd Butler What it Takes Wed, 28 Jun 2006 18:06:03 -0700 admin 1422 at http://www.artistshousemusic.org/videos/what+artists+should+know+about+their+business What Artists Should Know About Their BusinessSyd Butler, founder of French Kiss Records, shares his thoughts on why any artist who is serious about success needs to be acquainted with the business and financial aspects of their career. http://www.artistshousemusic.org/videos/what+artists+should+know+about+their+business#comment Record Companies Finance Rock/Pop Advice Artists Finance French Kiss Records Syd Butler What it Takes Wed, 28 Jun 2006 18:06:03 -0700 admin 1419 at http://www.artistshousemusic.org/videos/distribution+for+independent+labels Distribution for Independent LabelsSyd Butler, founder of French Kiss Records, talks about the difficulty of finding sources of distribution as an independent record label. He discusses the challenges that await the independent labels who compete with the majors for retail space, and shares his thoughts on the changes that downloading is just starting to effect on the business of music distribution. http://www.artistshousemusic.org/videos/distribution+for+independent+labels#comment Marketing Distribution Distribution French Kiss Records Independent Labels Internet Syd Butler Wed, 28 Jun 2006 18:06:03 -0700 admin 1416 at http://www.artistshousemusic.org/videos/starting+and+financing+an+independent+record+label Starting and Financing an Independent Record LabelSyd Butler, founder of French Kiss Records, talks about the various strategies by which he financed his independent record label. He goes into detail about working with the label’s first signings, the different income streams labels have available to them, and the importance of saving money for future expenses. He also shares his thoughts on the mutual commitments between the artist and the label that signs them. http://www.artistshousemusic.org/videos/starting+and+financing+an+independent+record+label#comment Record Companies Finance Finance French Kiss Records Independent Artists Independent Labels Sales Syd Butler touring Wed, 28 Jun 2006 18:06:03 -0700 admin 1418 at http://www.artistshousemusic.org/videos/communities+of+cool+and+the+future+of+the+music+business Communities of Cool and the Future of the Music BusinessSyd Butler, founder of French Kiss Records, talks about the future of the music industry in the context of what he dubs “communities of cool,” niche markets which bands will need to seek out and cater to in order to succeed. http://www.artistshousemusic.org/videos/communities+of+cool+and+the+future+of+the+music+business#comment Record Companies Strategy & Process French Kiss Records Future of Music Music Marketing Syd Butler Wed, 28 Jun 2006 18:06:03 -0700 admin 1421 at http://www.artistshousemusic.org/videos/why+artists+should+own+their+own+publishing Why Artists Should Own Their Own PublishingSyd Butler, founder and President of French Kiss Records, tells aspiring artists why they should make sure to retain ownership and control of the publishing rights on the songs they write. http://www.artistshousemusic.org/videos/why+artists+should+own+their+own+publishing#comment Publishing Business How do I publish my music? Advice French Kiss Records Publishing Syd Butler Wed, 28 Jun 2006 18:06:03 -0700 admin 1420 at http://www.artistshousemusic.org/videos/whats+good+about+sxsw What's Good About SXSWSyd Butler, founder and President of French Kiss Records, compares Austin’s SXSW festival to how he remembers it a decade ago, and assesses what the festival does right – and does wrong – on behalf of the musicians and fans who attend. http://www.artistshousemusic.org/videos/whats+good+about+sxsw#comment Industry Organizations Touring Festivals French Kiss Records Independent Artists Location Music Industry Today Playing Live Syd Butler Wed, 28 Jun 2006 18:06:03 -0700 admin 1417 at http://www.artistshousemusic.org/videos/music+industry+profile+syd+butler+of+french+kiss+records Music Industry Profile: Syd Butler of French Kiss RecordsSyd Butler, founder of French Kiss Records, introduces himself and his label, and discusses various aspects of being an independent label owner in today’s music industry. He shares his thoughts on how Austin’s SXSW festival has evolved and what it’s useful for today, the challenges of financing a small label and finding distribution, the benefits of owning your own publishing rights, how to avoid falling prey to the less ethical elements in the industry, and what you should know in order to have a shot at the success you deserve. http://www.artistshousemusic.org/videos/music+industry+profile+syd+butler+of+french+kiss+records#comment Music Companies Advice Distribution Finance French Kiss Records Independent Labels Internet Music Industry Today Record Companies Syd Butler What it Takes Wed, 28 Jun 2006 18:06:03 -0700 admin 1415 at