Handshake Deals
Laura and Mac discuss their unconventional approach to signing bands, relying on trust and handshake deals rather than formal contracts. They emphasize the importance of mutual commitment and fairness, inspired by models from punk labels. Their method of financing recordings was straightforward, focusing on covering costs rather than providing large advances.In this clip
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