#273 - Kevin Duquette (Topshelf Records)

About this episode

Kevin Duquette from Topshelf Records discusses the label's 20-year history and the current state of emo music.

Today on the podcast is Kevin Duquette from Topshelf Records! They just turned 20 years and Kevin and speak about the label over the years, the changes and what Kevin and the crew are looking forward to. As always a great conversation about the state of emo and the once revival era that’s coming up more and more as the eras have done before. Topshelf Records 101 on WUER https://www.instagram.com/topshelfrecords/ https://www.instagram.com/kevinduquette/ https://www.instagram.com/tonedotaudio/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Tom Mullen

Guest: Kevin Duquette

Topics covered

• Topshelf Records
• emo music
• music industry
• record label history
• revival era

Keywords

• Topshelf Records
• Kevin Duquette
• emo
• music label
• recording industry
• music interview
• revival

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Topshelf Records

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