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'''RCRD LBL''' is a website for free,<ref>http://www.nypost.com/seven/06112007/business/on_the_download_business_peter_lauria.htm </ref> curated, legal MP3<ref>http://online.wsj.com/article/SB119508767828793513.html</ref> downloads from emergent artists. RCRD LBL delivers free music downloads and more directly to readers with multiple personalized email properties, including the RCRD of the Day email newsletter, RCRD selections, RCRD Deals (flash deals on music products)<ref> http://www.paid.com/corporate_news_detail.cfm?NewsID=401091</ref> and genre-specific editions tailored to users' tastes.<ref>http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1046574&c=1</ref> Fans can also enjoy content on the website, social media, mobile app for iPhone/iPod Touch<ref>http://finance.yahoo.com/news/RCRD-LBL-Announces-App-iPhone-iw-11700368.html?x=0</ref> and through content partners such as VEVO,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://blog.vevo.com/rcrd-lbl-vevo/ |title=Rcrd Lbl + Vevo |publisher=Blog.vevo.com |date=2011-08-15 |accessdate=2012-02-04}}</ref> AOL and GQ.
'''RCRD LBL''' is a website for free,<ref>{{cite web|last=Lauria |first=Peter |url=http://www.nypost.com/seven/06112007/business/on_the_download_business_peter_lauria.htm |title=On The Download |publisher=NYPOST.com |date=2007-06-11 |accessdate=2012-02-04}}</ref> curated, legal MP3<ref>{{cite web|last=Smith |first=Ethan |url=http://online.wsj.com/article/SB119508767828793513.html |title=Music Test: Can a Firm Profit From Free Tunes? - WSJ.com |publisher=Online.wsj.com |date=2007-11-15 |accessdate=2012-02-04}}</ref> downloads from emergent artists. RCRD LBL delivers free music downloads and more directly to readers with multiple personalized email properties, including the RCRD of the Day email newsletter, RCRD selections, RCRD Deals (flash deals on music products)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.paid.com/corporate_news_detail.cfm?NewsID=401091 |title=PAID Inc : Corporate : NEWS |publisher=Paid.com |date=2011-04-28 |accessdate=2012-02-04}}</ref> and genre-specific editions tailored to users' tastes.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1046574&c=1 |title=RCRD LBL expands reach |publisher=Music Week |date=2011-09-14 |accessdate=2012-02-04}}</ref> Fans can also enjoy content on the website, social media, mobile app for iPhone/iPod Touch<ref>{{cite web|author=Sat, Feb 4, 2012, 12:05 PM EST - U.S. Markets closed |url=http://finance.yahoo.com/news/RCRD-LBL-Announces-App-iPhone-iw-11700368.html?x=0 |title=RCRD LBL Announces App for iPhone and iPod Touch - Yahoo! Finance |publisher=Finance.yahoo.com |date=2011-08-25 |accessdate=2012-02-04}}</ref> and through content partners such as VEVO,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://blog.vevo.com/rcrd-lbl-vevo/ |title=Rcrd Lbl + Vevo |publisher=Blog.vevo.com |date=2011-08-15 |accessdate=2012-02-04}}</ref> AOL and GQ.


Launched in 2007,<ref>http://www.coolfer.com/blog/archives/2007/11/rcrd_lbl_launch_1.php </ref> RCRD LBL was immediately hailed as a revolutionary music discovery platform<ref name=CNN>http://money.cnn.com/2008/02/27/technology/leonard_downtown.fortune/?postversion=2008022815</ref> Driven by its tastemaking editorial team, RCRD LBL features thousands of free singles, remixes, exclusive tracks and rarities from a diverse, handpicked roster of artists including [[Kanye West]], [[Tiesto]], [[Sleigh Bells]] and more. RCRD LBL combines the allure of leading music discovery and download services with the ediotrial clairity of a trusted music site; serving up millions of downloads and plays per month to an audience of savvy, passionate music fans.<ref>http://solutionsfordreamers.com/articles/2010/07</ref>
Launched in 2007,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.coolfer.com/blog/archives/2007/11/rcrd_lbl_launch_1.php |title=RCRD LBL Launches |publisher=Coolfer.com |date=2007-11-15 |accessdate=2012-02-04}}</ref> RCRD LBL was immediately hailed as a revolutionary music discovery platform<ref name=CNN>{{cite web|last=Leonard |first=Devin |url=http://money.cnn.com/2008/02/27/technology/leonard_downtown.fortune/?postversion=2008022815 |title=How to save the record label (maybe) - Feb. 28, 2008 |publisher=Money.cnn.com |date= |accessdate=2012-02-04}}</ref> Driven by its tastemaking editorial team, RCRD LBL features thousands of free singles, remixes, exclusive tracks and rarities from a diverse, handpicked roster of artists including [[Kanye West]], [[Tiesto]], [[Sleigh Bells]] and more. RCRD LBL combines the allure of leading music discovery and download services with the ediotrial clairity of a trusted music site; serving up millions of downloads and plays per month to an audience of savvy, passionate music fans.<ref>http://solutionsfordreamers.com/articles/2010/07</ref>


==Past Events==
==Past Events==
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*Smoke & Mirrors feat. [[Crystal Castles]] - September 15, 2011<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/09/09/idUS245876+09-Sep-2011+MW20110909 |title=Smoke & Mirrors :: Powered by RCRD LBL |publisher=Reuters |date= |accessdate=2012-02-04}}</ref>
*Smoke & Mirrors feat. [[Crystal Castles]] - September 15, 2011<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/09/09/idUS245876+09-Sep-2011+MW20110909 |title=Smoke & Mirrors :: Powered by RCRD LBL |publisher=Reuters |date= |accessdate=2012-02-04}}</ref>
*Rock-A-Way Summer II (aka. Rainy Summer!) - August 21, 2011<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.myfreeconcert.com/events/rcrd-lbl-rock-a-way-summer-ft.-dom-sheen-bros-greg-nice-baio-and-more |title=RCRD LBL Rock-A-Way Summer ft. DOM, Sheen Bros, Greg Nice, Baio, and more at Public Assembly on August 21, 2011 |publisher=Myfreeconcert.com |date=2011-08-21 |accessdate=2012-02-04}}</ref>
*Rock-A-Way Summer II (aka. Rainy Summer!) - August 21, 2011<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.myfreeconcert.com/events/rcrd-lbl-rock-a-way-summer-ft.-dom-sheen-bros-greg-nice-baio-and-more |title=RCRD LBL Rock-A-Way Summer ft. DOM, Sheen Bros, Greg Nice, Baio, and more at Public Assembly on August 21, 2011 |publisher=Myfreeconcert.com |date=2011-08-21 |accessdate=2012-02-04}}</ref>
*Last.fm<ref>http://www.last.fm/event/2004976+RCRD+LBL's+Rock-A-Way+Summer</ref>
*Last.fm<ref>{{cite web|author=mrb3213 wrote: |url=http://www.last.fm/event/2004976+RCRD+LBL's+Rock-A-Way+Summer |title=RCRD LBL's Rock-A-Way Summer at Rockaway Beach Boardwalk (Queens) on 31 Jul 2011 – |publisher=Last.fm |date= |accessdate=2012-02-04}}</ref>
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*General Manager - Terence Lam
*General Manager - Terence Lam
*Chief Marketing Officer - Doug Smiley
*Chief Marketing Officer - Doug Smiley
*Chief Data Officer - Nicole Delma<ref>http://www.mediabistro.com/fishbowlny/conde-nasts-nicole-delma-heads-for-music-startup-rcrd-lbl_b26825</ref>
*Chief Data Officer - Nicole Delma<ref>{{cite web|last=Glenn |first=Devon |url=http://www.mediabistro.com/fishbowlny/conde-nasts-nicole-delma-heads-for-music-startup-rcrd-lbl_b26825 |title=Condé Nast’s Nicole Delma Heads for Music Startup RCRD LBL - FishbowlNY |publisher=Mediabistro.com |date=2011-01-27 |accessdate=2012-02-04}}</ref>


*Creative Director - Elliot Aronow<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.selectism.com/news/2011/03/29/selectism-profile-elliot-aronow-of-rcrd-lbl/ |title=Selectism Profile &#124; Elliot Aronow of RCRD LBL |publisher=Selectism.com |date=2011-03-29 |accessdate=2012-02-04}}</ref>
*Creative Director - Elliot Aronow<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.selectism.com/news/2011/03/29/selectism-profile-elliot-aronow-of-rcrd-lbl/ |title=Selectism Profile &#124; Elliot Aronow of RCRD LBL |publisher=Selectism.com |date=2011-03-29 |accessdate=2012-02-04}}</ref>
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==References==
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Revision as of 17:09, 4 February 2012

RCRD LBL
Parent companyDowntown Music LLC
Founded2007
FounderJosh Deutsch
Peter Rojas
GenreVarious
Country of originUnited States
LocationExclusively online
Official websitewww.rcrdlbl.com

RCRD LBL is a website for free,[1] curated, legal MP3[2] downloads from emergent artists. RCRD LBL delivers free music downloads and more directly to readers with multiple personalized email properties, including the RCRD of the Day email newsletter, RCRD selections, RCRD Deals (flash deals on music products)[3] and genre-specific editions tailored to users' tastes.[4] Fans can also enjoy content on the website, social media, mobile app for iPhone/iPod Touch[5] and through content partners such as VEVO,[6] AOL and GQ.

Launched in 2007,[7] RCRD LBL was immediately hailed as a revolutionary music discovery platform[8] Driven by its tastemaking editorial team, RCRD LBL features thousands of free singles, remixes, exclusive tracks and rarities from a diverse, handpicked roster of artists including Kanye West, Tiesto, Sleigh Bells and more. RCRD LBL combines the allure of leading music discovery and download services with the ediotrial clairity of a trusted music site; serving up millions of downloads and plays per month to an audience of savvy, passionate music fans.[9]

Past Events

  • Smoke & Mirrors feat. Crystal Castles - September 15, 2011[10]
  • Rock-A-Way Summer II (aka. Rainy Summer!) - August 21, 2011[11]
  • Last.fm[12]

Key Players

  • Chairman - Josh Deutsch
  • General Manager - Terence Lam
  • Chief Marketing Officer - Doug Smiley
  • Chief Data Officer - Nicole Delma[13]
  • Creative Director - Elliot Aronow[14]

References

  1. ^ Lauria, Peter (2007-06-11). "On The Download". NYPOST.com. Retrieved 2012-02-04.
  2. ^ Smith, Ethan (2007-11-15). "Music Test: Can a Firm Profit From Free Tunes? - WSJ.com". Online.wsj.com. Retrieved 2012-02-04.
  3. ^ "PAID Inc : Corporate : NEWS". Paid.com. 2011-04-28. Retrieved 2012-02-04.
  4. ^ "RCRD LBL expands reach". Music Week. 2011-09-14. Retrieved 2012-02-04.
  5. ^ Sat, Feb 4, 2012, 12:05 PM EST - U.S. Markets closed (2011-08-25). "RCRD LBL Announces App for iPhone and iPod Touch - Yahoo! Finance". Finance.yahoo.com. Retrieved 2012-02-04.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  6. ^ "Rcrd Lbl + Vevo". Blog.vevo.com. 2011-08-15. Retrieved 2012-02-04.
  7. ^ "RCRD LBL Launches". Coolfer.com. 2007-11-15. Retrieved 2012-02-04.
  8. ^ Leonard, Devin. "How to save the record label (maybe) - Feb. 28, 2008". Money.cnn.com. Retrieved 2012-02-04.
  9. ^ http://solutionsfordreamers.com/articles/2010/07
  10. ^ "Smoke & Mirrors :: Powered by RCRD LBL". Reuters. Retrieved 2012-02-04.
  11. ^ "RCRD LBL Rock-A-Way Summer ft. DOM, Sheen Bros, Greg Nice, Baio, and more at Public Assembly on August 21, 2011". Myfreeconcert.com. 2011-08-21. Retrieved 2012-02-04.
  12. ^ mrb3213 wrote:. "RCRD LBL's Rock-A-Way Summer at Rockaway Beach Boardwalk (Queens) on 31 Jul 2011 –". Last.fm. Retrieved 2012-02-04.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: extra punctuation (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  13. ^ Glenn, Devon (2011-01-27). "Condé Nast's Nicole Delma Heads for Music Startup RCRD LBL - FishbowlNY". Mediabistro.com. Retrieved 2012-02-04.
  14. ^ "Selectism Profile | Elliot Aronow of RCRD LBL". Selectism.com. 2011-03-29. Retrieved 2012-02-04.


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