Bekah Zietz Flynn from Sub Pop Records is our guest for this episode.Bekah is a Publicity and International Promotions Manager for the Sub Pop and Hardly Art music labels.Sub Pop was founded in 1988 and is often called the label that brought us the Grunge Movement. Some of the well known names that have been published on Sub Pop include Nirvana, Soundgarden, Mudhoney and Tad. Later on The Shins, Flight of the Conchords, Fleet Foxes, Sleater-Kinney and many, many more artists have had music released on Sub Pop.Bekah shares stories of her years at Sub Pop and how she came to find herself employed there. We talk about some of the bands she has worked with both is promotions and in the A&R development. We chat about what it takes in the music business to promote an artist in the time of Covid and how the industry has adapted to the lack of live performances to help artists gain exposure and build their audiences.Such a fun time having a conversation with someone who is so deeply involved in bringing music to all of us daily. If you are into the Seattle Scene or a fan of music you will love tuning in to this episode.Make sure you check out Sub Pop today!Thanks for tuning into this episode of the Exploring Washington State Podcast! If the information in our conversations and interviews are enjoyable and valuable to you, please head over to iTunes, subscribe to the show, and leave us an honest review.Your reviews and feedback will not only help us continue to deliver great, helpful content, but it will also help us reach even more amazing listeners just like you!If you want to read about some of the many amazing places to explore in Washington State, you should just pack your bags and go! Explore Washington State is the perfect place for inspiration. Check it out today. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ExploringWash)
Bekah Zietz Flynn from Sub Pop Records is our guest for this episode.
Bekah is a Publicity and International Promotions Manager for the Sub Pop and Hardly Art music labels.
Sub Pop was founded in 1988 and is often called the label that brought us the Grunge Movement. Some of the well known names that have been published on Sub Pop include Nirvana, Soundgarden, Mudhoney and Tad. Later on The Shins, Flight of the Conchords, Fleet Foxes, Sleater-Kinney and many, many more artists have had music released on Sub Pop.
Bekah shares stories of her years at Sub Pop and how she came to find herself employed there. We talk about some of the bands she has worked with both is promotions and in the A&R development.
We chat about what it takes in the music business to promote an artist in the time of Covid and how the industry has adapted to the lack of live performances to help artists gain exposure and build their audiences.
Such a fun time having a conversation with someone who is so deeply involved in bringing music to all of us daily. If you are into the Seattle Scene or a fan of music you will love tuning in to this episode.
Make sure you check out Sub Pop today!
Thanks for tuning into this episode of the Exploring Washington State Podcast! If the information in our conversations and interviews are enjoyable and valuable to you, please head over to iTunes, subscribe to the show, and leave us an honest review.
Your reviews and feedback will not only help us continue to deliver great, helpful content, but it will also help us reach even more amazing listeners just like you!
If you want to read about some of the many amazing places to explore in Washington State, you should just pack your bags and go! Explore Washington State is the perfect place for inspiration. Check it out today.