Breaking Hard Rock and Metal Bands with Sumerian Records

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May 27, 20261:04:46Music

This week on the New Music Business podcast, Ari sits down with Ash Avildsen, founder of Sumerian Records. Ash shares the story of building one of the most influential independent labels in modern rock and metal, from bo...

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