Brett Gurewitz is not only the owner of Epitaph Records, but a member of Bad Religion as well. We go deep into Brett's history, from becoming a punk in the San Fernando Valley to ultimately signing Tom Waits to his record label. But before that, Brett opines on the nuts and bolts of running a record label...who to sign, how to promote, interactions with DSPs... Brett is fantastic, this is a MUST-LISTEN!See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Brett Gurewitz is not only the owner of Epitaph Records, but a member of Bad Religion as well. We go deep into Brett's history, from becoming a punk in the San Fernando Valley to ultimately signing Tom Waits to his record label. But before that, Brett opines on the nuts and bolts of running a record label...who to sign, how to promote, interactions with DSPs... Brett is fantastic, this is a MUST-LISTEN! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brett Gurewitz is not only the owner of Epitaph Records, but a member of Bad Religion as well. We go deep into Brett's history, from becoming a punk in the San Fernando Valley to ultimately signing Tom Waits to his record label. But before that, Brett opines on the nuts and bolts of running a record label...who to sign, how to promote, interactions with DSPs... Brett is fantastic, this is a MUST-LISTEN!See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="noopener noreferrer">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Brett Gurewitz

Maggie Rose has a new album, "Half Moon." Hers is a story of survival, the big breaks never happening, yet slogging away and building an audience. Listen to her, she could be the new Brandi Carlile.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Maggie Rose has a new album, "Half Moon." Hers is a story of survival, the big breaks never happening, yet slogging away and building an audience. Listen to her, she could be the new Brandi Carlile. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maggie Rose has a new album, "Half Moon." Hers is a story of survival, the big breaks never happening, yet slogging away and building an audience. Listen to her, she could be the new Brandi Carlile.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="noopener noreferrer">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Maggie Rose

Ron Alexenburg signed the Jacksons to Epic and more. Here we talk about his fifty year career in the record business.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Ron Alexenburg signed the Jacksons to Epic and more. Here we talk about his fifty year career in the record business. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron Alexenburg signed the Jacksons to Epic and more. Here we talk about his fifty year career in the record business.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="noopener noreferrer">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Ron Alexenburg

Dustin Lance Black is the director of the new series "Rock Out" about the gay influence in rock music. As much as you think you know, you'll learn more, especially about Brian Epstein. The documentary is available to stream for free at revry.com starting on September 20th. Dustin Lance Black won an Oscar for his screenplay for "Milk," created the miniseries "Under the Banner of Heaven" and was a writer on "Big Love."See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Dustin Lance Black is the director of the new series "Rock Out" about the gay influence in rock music. As much as you think you know, you'll learn more, especially about Brian Epstein. The documentary is available to stream for free at revry.com starting on September 20th. Dustin Lance Black won an Oscar for his screenplay for "Milk," created the miniseries "Under the Banner of Heaven" and was a writer on "Big Love." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dustin Lance Black is the director of the new series "Rock Out" about the gay influence in rock music. As much as you think you know, you'll learn more, especially about Brian Epstein. The documentary is available to stream for free at revry.com starting on September 20th. Dustin Lance Black won an Oscar for his screenplay for "Milk," created the miniseries "Under the Banner of Heaven" and was a writer on "Big Love."See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="noopener noreferrer">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Dustin Lance Black

David Beard is the author of the revealing new book "All Summer Long: Conversations with The Beach Boys from Surfin' to SMiLE."See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

David Beard is the author of the revealing new book "All Summer Long: Conversations with The Beach Boys from Surfin' to SMiLE." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Beard is the author of the revealing new book "All Summer Long: Conversations with The Beach Boys from Surfin' to SMiLE."See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="noopener noreferrer">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

David Beard

Steve Potash is President and CEO of OverDrive, which provides books for libraries via its Libby app and video content via Kanopy and...See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Steve Potash is President and CEO of OverDrive, which provides books for libraries via its Libby app and video content via Kanopy and... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Potash is President and CEO of OverDrive, which provides books for libraries via its Libby app and video content via Kanopy and...See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="noopener noreferrer">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Steve Potash

Lead singer of St. Paul & the Broken Bones.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Lead singer of St. Paul & the Broken Bones. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lead singer of St. Paul &amp; the Broken Bones.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="noopener noreferrer">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Paul Janeway

A must-listen!See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

A must-listen! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A must-listen!See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="noopener noreferrer">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Jon Batiste

Of Evanescence.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Of Evanescence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Of Evanescence.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="noopener noreferrer">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Amy Lee

Of the Outlaws, the Henry Paul Band and Blackhawk.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Of the Outlaws, the Henry Paul Band and Blackhawk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Of the Outlaws, the Henry Paul Band and Blackhawk.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="noopener noreferrer">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Henry Paul

Of Quicksilver Messenger Service and Jefferson Starship. He just turned 87, but he's still out on the road. He's been there and done that, from Ohio to San Francisco and beyond!See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Of Quicksilver Messenger Service and Jefferson Starship. He just turned 87, but he's still out on the road. He's been there and done that, from Ohio to San Francisco and beyond! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Of Quicksilver Messenger Service and Jefferson Starship. He just turned 87, but he's still out on the road. He's been there and done that, from Ohio to San Francisco and beyond!See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="noopener noreferrer">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

David Freiberg

The Original Iron City Houserocker. Joe's got co-writes on Bruce Springsteen’s latest release.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

The Original Iron City Houserocker. Joe's got co-writes on Bruce Springsteen’s latest release. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Original Iron City Houserocker. Joe's got co-writes on Bruce Springsteen’s latest release.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="noopener noreferrer">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Joe Grushecky

She's got a new album, "Hard Headed Woman."See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

She's got a new album, "Hard Headed Woman." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She's got a new album, "Hard Headed Woman."See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="noopener noreferrer">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Margo Price

The story of their new book "Buzz Me In: Inside the Record Plant Studios."See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

The story of their new book "Buzz Me In: Inside the Record Plant Studios." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The story of their new book "Buzz Me In: Inside the Record Plant Studios."See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="noopener noreferrer">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

David Goggin & Martin Porter

Carl Stubner runs the management company Shelter Music. He personally manages ZZ Top and Crowded House and has been involved with Fleetwood Mac and other acts. This is his story as well as the story of the management group he is growing.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Carl Stubner runs the management company Shelter Music. He personally manages ZZ Top and Crowded House and has been involved with Fleetwood Mac and other acts. This is his story as well as the story of the management group he is growing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Carl Stubner runs the management company Shelter Music. He personally manages ZZ Top and Crowded House and has been involved with Fleetwood Mac and other acts. This is his story as well as the story of the management group he is growing.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="noopener noreferrer">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Carl Stubner

Bob Lefsetz is the author of “The Lefsetz Letter.” Listen to his new podcast where he'll address the issues at the core of the music business, internet, and the world at large.

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