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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. ^ http://www.nypost.com/seven/06112007/business/on_the_download_business_peter_lauria.htm
  2. ^ http://online.wsj.com/article/SB119508767828793513.html
  3. ^ http://www.paid.com/corporate_news_detail.cfm?NewsID=401091
  4. ^ http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1046574&c=1
  5. ^ http://finance.yahoo.com/news/RCRD-LBL-Announces-App-iPhone-iw-11700368.html?x=0
  6. ^ "Rcrd Lbl + Vevo". Blog.vevo.com. 2011-08-15. Retrieved 2012-02-04.
  7. ^ http://www.coolfer.com/blog/archives/2007/11/rcrd_lbl_launch_1.php
  8. ^ http://money.cnn.com/2008/02/27/technology/leonard_downtown.fortune/?postversion=2008022815
  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. ^ http://www.last.fm/event/2004976+RCRD+LBL's+Rock-A-Way+Summer
  13. ^ http://www.mediabistro.com/fishbowlny/conde-nasts-nicole-delma-heads-for-music-startup-rcrd-lbl_b26825
  14. ^ "Selectism Profile | Elliot Aronow of RCRD LBL". Selectism.com. 2011-03-29. Retrieved 2012-02-04.