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Sunday Feb 16, 2020
Mike Easterlin - Elektra Records (Episode 29)
Sunday Feb 16, 2020
Sunday Feb 16, 2020
Mike Easterlin Elektra Records Fred Meyers has worked with some incredible people as a Promotion Man. Mike Easterlin who now co-heads Elektra Records joins LA Lloyd and Fred as our guest. Mike worked with Fred early in his career. He explains how he transitioned from radio to records, bringing Elektra back after it had pretty much folded as a label, how bands and artists receive a gold or platinum status for their singles and albums in the modern streaming era. In addition, Mike answers LA Lloyd's question regarding the necessity to release full albums instead of just singles. Then Fred puts Mike on the spot to talk about the controversial 360 deals with artists and record labels. Finally, Mike gives us some up and coming artists to look for that he is very passionate about.
Recommended Music:
Intro: Tones and I "Dance Monkey"
Middle: Twenty One Pilots "Stressed Out"
Middle: Smashing Pumpkins "Bullet With Butterfly Wings"
End: Lenny Kravitz "American Women"
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