The small companies who feel that the majors are a threat, or are predators, will use that as an excuse for their eventual downfall. Don't blame others for your own inadequacies.

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People from major labels were afraid to go to Black Flag gigs throughout most of...

People from major labels were afraid to go to Black Flag gigs throughout most of...

It took us two years to get our first real gig. That was a big...

It took us two years to get our first real gig. That was a big...

SST was formed to put out the first Black Flag record. Basically, there wasn't anyone...

SST was formed to put out the first Black Flag record. Basically, there wasn't anyone...

We were excited when we sold our first 10 records. I always felt that if...

We were excited when we sold our first 10 records. I always felt that if...

I didn't have a lot of overtly political songs. I think it was more the...

I didn't have a lot of overtly political songs. I think it was more the...

I listen to everything that comes in. I'm not real worried about demo sound quality....

I listen to everything that comes in. I'm not real worried about demo sound quality....

I like a lot of electronica. I like older jazz rather than newer.

I like a lot of electronica. I like older jazz rather than newer.

The REM and Nirvana successes don't mean much to me except as a potential distraction...

The REM and Nirvana successes don't mean much to me except as a potential distraction...

The English scene got more media attention with their emphasis on fashion, with the safety...

The English scene got more media attention with their emphasis on fashion, with the safety...

I didn't want to wait around for some business entity to come around and give...

I didn't want to wait around for some business entity to come around and give...

We aren't as concerned about the live aspect as other labels. The best live bands...

We aren't as concerned about the live aspect as other labels. The best live bands...

I still think the best metal bands have a blues feel. The first Black Sabbath...

I still think the best metal bands have a blues feel. The first Black Sabbath...

There are several books out on punk history, but I haven't read any of them....

There are several books out on punk history, but I haven't read any of them....

Punk rock really came out of N.Y. as a philosophy before the groups were ever...

Punk rock really came out of N.Y. as a philosophy before the groups were ever...

There's not much music I'll listen to if it doesn't have pretty heavy swing. Rhythm...

There's not much music I'll listen to if it doesn't have pretty heavy swing. Rhythm...

The public is usually slow to catch on to new things, and it's important that...

The public is usually slow to catch on to new things, and it's important that...

Stores can be indifferent to something new.

Stores can be indifferent to something new.

The biggest disappointment has been seeing the number of people in this business with very...

The biggest disappointment has been seeing the number of people in this business with very...

We've gotten involved in cat rescue - we take them in and find homes for...

We've gotten involved in cat rescue - we take them in and find homes for...

I had business experience. I had made my living designing and building electronic equipment. Basic...

I had business experience. I had made my living designing and building electronic equipment. Basic...