These last few weeks have been extremely busy for me, though please understand that I'm not complaining. Being in at least 3 active bands and having a full time job while trying to nurture the seed of an independent record label is a formidable task. Fortunately, I've always liked a challenge. We're expanding our operation in a few different ways. Here's how:
Cassette Duplication: Right now, our method for dubbing tapes is painfully slow. This should be remedied by a new machine that will increase productivity by 300%. What this means is there will be less time spent dubbing tapes and more time focused on new releases and projects.
Screen Printing: We already have the ability to print t-shirts, tapes, CDs etc, but are currently extremely limited in what we can print. Now, we are upgrading to a 4 color professional press. This means we'll have the ability to create some amazing pieces of art, as well as eventually offer our services to other bands.
Audio / Video: Currently, we have the ability to record audio and video, both live and in a "studio" setting. I put studio in parenthesis, because right now we're working out of a storage space. There are other bands that practice near us and we are far from a sound proof environment, so trying to record other serious bands is hazardous, at best. However, we are working on the logistics of some live recordings for download and possibly even physical release. There will also be a push to have a YouTube presence in the not so distant future.
Right now, this is a solo operation that I'm doing whenever I have the time. As we start to grow and the needs of Obsolete Records & Tapes evolve, so will the structure of the business. I have been talking to a good friend with some experience in these sorts of endeavors and will be discussing a possible partnership over beer and weird grindcore jams. Until then, the focus is on the next release...
Stay tuned!
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