EPISODE 71 - APH OF MANY LABELS

EPISODE 71 of Five At The Door features an inspiring conversation with Aph, a dynamic young figure in the DIY music scene, who is making waves through their involvement with Hunk of Plastic Records, Heartfelt Records, and Warm Walk Records. Join us as we explore their journey from a high school student to a key player in multiple record labels, all while navigating college life.

In this episode, Aph shares their story of discovering DIY music through Discord and how a simple inquiry led them to become an integral part of three thriving record labels. They reflect on the challenges and triumphs of working in the music industry, emphasizing the importance of community and collaboration within the DIY space. Listeners will gain insight into the inner workings of record labels, the significance of physical media, and the joy of helping artists bring their creations to life.

The conversation dives into the unique ethos of each label Aph is involved with, highlighting the differences in their approaches and how they support emerging artists. They candidly discuss the realities of starting a record label, the importance of building credibility, and the satisfaction that comes from seeing artists and fans connect through music.

Get ready to hear "Your Favorite Clothes" by Delirium, a track that represents the spirit of collaboration and creativity in the DIY scene. This episode is a celebration of passion, community, and the transformative power of music.

Here's a taste of the track that embodies the essence of Delirium. Tune in:

[https://open.spotify.com/track/52SZAbJIBOw9PJQrh1hG74?si=40e4852bec7c48ce]

Remember, whether you’re an artist forging your path or a listener discovering new sounds, the journey of music is what truly matters.

Don’t miss this episode as we delve into the vibrant world of DIY music, where creativity knows no bounds and every contribution counts.

Show notes penned by your favorite chronicler of the musical journey at Five At The Door.

(00:00) Jake af is a part of three independent record labels

(02:38) Don't feel afraid to ask for help with DIY projects

(04:59) Heartfelt Records started after Semi Collective Records was ending

(09:05) There are a lot of people involved with Warm records, including an audio engineer

(14:44) How are you involved with Heartfelt and Warm Walk

(16:59) Tom Delaire: Warm Walk and Heartfelt are similar labels

(24:00) What do you think people should take away from Thumbs up controversy

(31:21) What would you say is the best advice for finding the right tape makers

(37:00) Everything's named so cool. I like, um, something that I find really fascinating

(37:44) Your favorite part of DIY is seeing other people get joy and happiness from everything

(39:24) Where do you see yourself in five years? First of all, college

(41:28) I've always found the entrepreneurial ship of DIY to be really fascinating

(45:00) Hunk of Plastic is a UK based label, but we have such a US audience

(51:15) Every year Hunkle Plastic puts on an online charity event for charity

(55:49) Congratulations on getting involved with that. First things first. I am literally 17 years older than you

(56:09) Doug: I want to play one song from the tape I released today