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Tor Johnson Records

Words: Loren • January 11, 2022

Tor Johnson Records
Tor Johnson Records

Paul (Tor Johnson Records)

SPB: What’s the most challenging technology change in running a label right now, in 2021-22?

Paul: When I started the label 20 years ago the internet was nothing like it is now. Keeping up with streaming services, social media (I'm still horrible at twitter), websites (I update the store, but my website is kind of a dinosaur) has all been a challenge. Still to this day, that end of things sometimes falls by the wayside. So that can be a real challenge: Keeping up with all the different platforms and processes.
 

Loren • January 11, 2022

Tor Johnson Records
Tor Johnson Records

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