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EP #133 - Matt Burns (Smartpunk Records)
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On this episode I'm joined by Matt Burns who is the label manager of Smartpunk Records.
We talk about his gateway into the scene, how he got involved at Smartpunk Records, what the role of a label manager entails, his love for collecting vinyl, and loads more.
A new episode will be released every Thursday.
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MUSIC: 'What Is Today, But Yesterday's Tomorrow?' by Tired Violence
Chapters
1. Intro (00:00:00)
2. Introducing: Matt Burns (00:01:08)
3. First ever gig, gateway bands, and first steps into the scene (00:01:22)
4. Entering the music industry (00:07:24)
5. Joining Smartpunk Records (00:11:56)
6. How has the label evolved (00:19:37)
7. What is a Label Manager? (00:23:37)
8. Favourite and least favourite aspects of the job (00:27:40)
9. Resilience of the vinyl market (00:30:13)
10. Matt's latest additions to his collection (00:40:50)
11. Vinyl white whales (00:42:36)
12. Opinion on bands also needing to be social media managers (00:45:37)
13. The label adapting to a ever-digital age (00:47:23)
14. Advice for aspiring label managers (00:51:07)
15. Plans for 2025 (00:52:26)
16. Final words (00:54:32)
17. Outro (00:55:02)
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