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

RCRD LBL is an MP3 blog which launched in 2007 and is operated by Peter Rojas and Josh Deutsch. Deutsch's record label, Downtown Music operates and funds the website, which also generates revenue through advertising and sponsorship.[1]

RCRD LBL offers free mp3s downloads that are legally hosted with permission from record labels, mostly from independent label artist.[2] The blog features music from over 300 artists and over 20 independent labels.[3] Since its founding, RCRD LBL has featured exclusive artist content. Notably, Moby released a free "mega mix" from Last Night through RCRD LBL.[3]

Partner labels

References

  1. ^ Peter Lauria, "On the Download, Using Ads, New Online Label Offers Music Free", The New York Post, June 11, 2007.
  2. ^ Coofler: Music and the Industry, "RCRD LBL Launches", coofler.com, November 15, 2007.
  3. ^ a b Devin Leonard, "How to save the record label (maybe)", CNN Money, February 28, 2008.