industry profile

"It's important for people to know they can like all kinds of music"—No Sleep Records label profile

APTV Los Angeles correspondent Nick Major stopped by the No Sleep Records HQ out in Huntington Beach, CA and chatted with label founder Chris Hansen about why he started up the label, benefits of having a diverse roster, the resurgence of vinyl and more before heading out to the Anaheim stop of No Sleep's first […]

"I wanted to give these songs their due"—Frank Iero chats with his vocal coach Deborah “Zuke” Smith

Prior to taking on the role of lead singer of Frnkiero Andthe Cellabration, Frank Iero says voice was something he'd only dabbled in, which is why it made sense for him to seek out his vocal coach Deborah “Zuke” Smith. “I know that the voice is an instrument, and it was an instrument I didn’t […]

Industry Profile: Lucas Keller of The AND Group

Lucas Keller has worked with artists like Breathe Carolina, Tim Armstrong (Rancid), Metric and many more, recently started the AND Group. APTV Los Angeles correspondent Nick Major chats with him about his new company, their plans for 2014 and the music industry.