On Wed, Jun 4, 1997 3:10 PM, sm@4thworld<4thworld@dial.pipex.com>
<mailto:sm@4thworld<4thworld@dial.pipex.com>> wrote:
: look at submerge for the correct way to run an operation
I think it's worth pulling this line out of Stuart's post and
expanding on it. Submerge serves as a great example
of how well things work when you get the "little"
things right, like:
- maintaining a significant back catalog, doing represses of
things that are in demand, and providing a convenient
way of getting them out to consumers (eg. the SID
store and mailorder operation)
- maintaining the careful balance between artistic
and fiscal viability (i.e. pressing adventurous
stuff but also keeping an eye on the bread
and butter releases that pay the rent)
- actually paying people what they're owed (this is a biggie)
- providing logistical help/support to small labels / artists
that show promise of having their shit together
(c.f. Electrofunk, Teknotika, etc.)
- presenting a "united front" and avoiding the scene-y/clique-y
backbiting that sinks so many musical enterprises -- not everyone
in Detroit always sees eye to eye with the guys at Submerge
but I think it's safe to say nearly everyone respects what they've
done and appreciates the effort, and disputes are
resolved in a professional manner
-d.w.
not affiliated w/Submerge, just a satisfied customer