This week we have the pleasure of introduction you to Alli Klein the Production Coordinator for Smashed Plastic a DIY independent vinyl record pressing plant. A fixture in Chicago’s indie music scene, many of their employees are members of local bands. Being in the Hermosa neighborhood of Chicago allows them a more frequent and deeper… Continue reading Alli Klein | Production Coordinator, Smashed Plastic
We love when we see diversity in any part of the vinyl making process, but when you have a female press crew like Furnace, you've got our attention. We were lucky to be able to hear from three of those women working hard to get your vinyl out the door at Furnace Record Pressing in… Continue reading Sophia Landers, Becky Anderson, Kylie Coggin | Pressing Team, Furnace Record Pressing
We have covered various parts of the pressing process but have yet to have someone in packaging join us. Packaging and shipping is a part of the process that's less talked about but so important to bring the whole project to fruition. For this post, we got lucky to not only have one person's perspective… Continue reading Elsie Bordon, Kat Torres, Nata Lawerance and Michi Pezet | Shipping and Packaging Team, SunPress Vinyl
Meet Audrey a minimalist both in practice and words, with some strong similar interests to mine: coffee, cats and vinyl, c'mon. She is the co-owner and co-founder of Société des Loisirs (Leisure Society), a pressing plant, coffee and record store in downtown Quebec city. I've mentioned how important it is to continue to share this… Continue reading Audrey Lapointe | Co-Founder & Co-Owner of Société des Loisirs
The day after Black Friday Record Store Day seems like a perfect time to introduce you to a woman behind the scenes working to create some of those beautiful releases. Alaska, Press Operator and Production Supervisor at Clampdown Records in Vancouver BC Canada. She came a s recommendation through the wonderful, and talented Robyn of… Continue reading Alaska Wolfgang | Press Operator, Clampdown Record Pressing
