How to build a record label roster that trusts you | Alexander Nut (NTS, Eglo Records)
Mixcloud Presents: The Inside TrackShow Notes
In episode two of the second season of The Inside Track, Mixcloud Co-Founder and CEO Nico Perez is joined by Alexander Nut. Alex is a DJ, broadcaster, producer and Founder of the Eglo Records label.
He was one of the founding residents of NTS Radio - a post he still holds - and his record company has released music from the likes of Shy One, Steve Spacek, Fatima and Alex himself.
Rejecting strict genre boundaries, Alex’s DJ sets explore Hip-Hop, Soul, Jazz, House, Jungle, Broken Beat and more, and he’s performed everywhere from We Out Here Festival to Giant Steps.
They cover:
Alex’s early music journey and love for sound system culture The birth of Eglo Records and crafting specific relationships with artists London nightlife and the impact of Plastic People Lessons from running a record label Navigating the modern music landscape How Alex finds new music
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