About this episode

The episode features an interview with Alex Botkin, the new General Manager of Alternative Tentacles Records, discussing his background and future plans.

Join us as we welcome the new General Manager, Alex Botkin as he sits down with Tsunami Bomb's Dominic Davi to talk about his background working and managing the legendary Gilman St. Project and his own label, Lavasocks Records. How he's handling taking over for former GM Freya Yamamoto, and what Alex hopes to improve at Alternative Tentacles and what he hopes to work towards in the future!

People in this episode

Host: Dominic Davi

Guest: Alex Botkin

Topics covered

• General Manager
• Music Industry
• Record Labels
• Career Background
• Future Goals

Keywords

• Alex Botkin
• Dominic Davi
• Alternative Tentacles
• Gilman St. Project
• Lavasocks Records
• Freya Yamamoto
• music management

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Alternative Tentacles Records, Gilman St. Project, Lavasocks Records

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