In this week's episode of ReFolkUs, we chat with David Landreth, Co-Founder and COO of Birthday Cake Records, a Winnipeg-based record label, music publishing, and artist management company.
David shares the story behind Birthday Cake Records and how the label came to be. He discusses the labels unique approach to discovering and signing new artists and how they work with those artists to dial in their vision in preparation for an album release. For artists on the hunt for a label, David also offers invaluable advice on what to consider, emphasizing the significance of finding a label with a culture that matches your own values and goals. Additionally, he breaks down the essentials of artist/label contracts, touching on key aspects like advancements, and royalties.
About David Landreth
Dave Landreth is one half of prairie roots rockers, The Bros. Landreth. They're two-time JUNO winners and Grammy-winning songwriters — their song, Made Up Mind, was covered by Bonnie Raitt in 2022, going on to spend 12 weeks at #1 on the Americana charts and taking the Grammy for Best Americana Performance in 2023. They've toured extensively from 2013 and are currently working on their fourth album, due sometime in 2025. Together with his brother Joe and manager Stu Anderson, Dave founded Birthday Cake Records, a Winnipeg-based record label, music publishing, and artist management company. Birthday Cake collaborates with a diverse range of talented artists, including Begonia, Leith Ross, Field Guide, The Be Good Tanyas, and lots more!
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Episode 47