We turned what is virtually a glorified independent label into one of the powerhouse labels in the town.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
I know it is common nowadays for artists to start labels but this is a thoroughly constructed vehicle for inspired talent. This is a market that we've been living, breathing and eating for our entire lives - one where a huge void currently exists. Favored Nations is a long-term commitment.
The only thing major labels can really offer is money.
Starting my own label was more out of necessity. I'm not going to sit around and wait for labels to come screaming.
As a label, you have to treat every group and every record as a unique entity. I think that that has been our success, rather than relying upon a fan base.
It's one thing to be a fan and it's another thing to be a label.
At first, I wanted to start my own label, but it was such a full-time job that it became too much.
The labels are in a jam. For a company to do well in music now, it's got to be in all aspects of the business. And Live Nation is the risk-taker. It's leading the charge.
To be very blunt, I am not really that concerned with what labels get associated with somebody.
Basically we just created our own label, but again we just did it to document our own music and create our own thing, so the major labels were just always out of our picture, we're not interested.
I don't think any of us like to be reduced to just one label.