> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.hypebot.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # 36 Exclusive Hypebot Interviews From 2010 - URL: https://www.hypebot.com/36-exclusive-hypebot-interviews-from-2010/ - Published: 2010-12-17T10:30:00.000Z - Updated: 2010-12-17T10:30:00.000Z - Description: In case you missed them, here's a list of our best interviews from 2010. I'm very thankful that all of these people were kind enough to take their time and. Continue reading [https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2010/12/36-exclusive-hypebot-interviews-from-2010.html] - Author: admin - Tags: Uncategorized, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-01-21 10:59 [![image from ryanflood.files.wordpress.com](https://a5.typepad.com/6a0111683c7a25970c0147e0b5df0d970b-120wi "image from ryanflood.files.wordpress.com")](https://storage.ghost.io/c/3a/95/3a957c06-c825-4057-9939-0a274cc16d23/content/images/ryanflood-files-wordpress-com/2010/01/2010-roth-ira-conversion-rules-limits.jpg?ref=hypebot.com) In case you missed them, here's a list of our best interviews from 2010\. I'm very thankful that all of these people were kind enough to take their time and answer my numerous questions. If you're at all curious about the issues that the record and music industries will be grappling with in the new year, I highly suggest that you take a moment and read the thoughts from these leading thinkers, writers, artists, and fans. **Todd Hansen**, co-founder of [Better Than The Van](http://betterthanthevan.com/?ref=hypebot.com). ([Pt. 1](https://www.hypebot.com/be-ready-to-stay-up-late-and-have-a-house-full-of-gear-todd-hansen-better-than-the-van-pt-1/), [Pt. 2](https://www.hypebot.com/health-insurance-is-the-most-important-cause-in-music-todd-hansen-better-than-the-van-pt-2/)) **Yancey Strickler**, co-founder of [Kickstarter](http://www.kickstarter.com/?ref=hypebot.com) ([Pt. 1](https://www.hypebot.com/4-essential-elements-to-a-kickstarter-campaign/), [Pt. 2](https://www.hypebot.com/why-the-opportunities-on-kickstarter-are-real/)) **Dean Baxter**, bassist for the rock group [Hollerado](http://www.hollerado.com/?ref=hypebot.com). ([Pt. 1](https://www.hypebot.com/how-hollerado-stayed-full-time-musicians-avoided-real-jobs-sold-records-in-zip-lock-bags/)) **Alessandro**, they work with [We Love Your Songs](http://www.weloveyoursongs.com/?ref=hypebot.com). ([Pt. 1](https://www.hypebot.com/how-we-love-your-songs-empowers-musicians/)) **David Chaitt,** founder of [SoundCtrl](http://www.soundctrl.com/?ref=hypebot.com) and [BBS](http://backyardbrunchsessions.wordpress.com/?ref=hypebot.com). ([Pt. 1](https://www.hypebot.com/backyard-brunch-sessions-keeps-music-hyperlocal/), [Pt. 2](https://www.hypebot.com/why-the-web-wont-replace-physical-connectivity/)) **Paige X. Cho**, Promotions Manager for [Valleyarm](http://valleyarm.com/?ref=hypebot.com) ([Pt. 1](https://www.hypebot.com/the-dangers-of-social-media-as-sales-pitch-or-how-artists-create-seth-godins-meatball-sundae/), [Pt. 2](https://www.hypebot.com/bands-as-business-invest-money-in-marketing-too/)) **Dave Cool**, director of "**[What is INDIE? ](http://davecool.ca/what-is-indie/?ref=hypebot.com)**” ([Pt. 1](https://www.hypebot.com/what-is-indie-an-unsigned-artist-plain-and-simple/), [Pt. 2](https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2010/11/indie-artists-might-spend-2-just-to-make-a-dollar-.html)) **[Bleu](http://www.bleutopia.com/?ref=hypebot.com)**, a singer-songwriter-producer talks fan funding. ([Pt. 1](https://www.hypebot.com/an-arguement-for-fan-funding-id-rather-be-owned-by-my-fans-than-by-a-record-company/)) **[Indaba Music](http://www.indabamusic.com/?ref=hypebot.com)**, a collaboration platform. ([Pt. 1](https://www.hypebot.com/three-major-innovations-that-set-the-foundation-for-large-scale-online-collaboration-and-indaba-musi/), [Pt. 2](https://www.hypebot.com/how-550000-musicians-collabrate-create-together/), [Pt. 3](https://www.hypebot.com/undergoing-disruptive-painful-innovation-is-natural/)) **Steve Purdham**, CEO of **[we7](http://www.we7.com/?ref=hypebot.com).** ([Pt. 1](https://www.hypebot.com/piracy-deters-as-legal-music-services-get-better/), [Pt. 2](https://www.hypebot.com/the-long-tail-doesnt-exist-on-we7-surprise-or-no/)) **Hannah**, a college aged music fan. ([Pt. 1](https://www.hypebot.com/file-sharing-represents-my-generation-says-student/), [Pt. 2](https://www.hypebot.com/were-a-generation-of-concertgoers-not-cd-buyers/)) **Aram Sinnreich**, author of the book [*Mashed Up.*](http://www.amazon.com/Mashed-Up-Technology-Configurable-Culture/dp/155849829X/ref=sr%5F1%5F1?ie=UTF8&qid=1290549881&sr=8-1&ref=hypebot.com) ([Pt. 1](https://www.hypebot.com/why-configurable-culture-is-a-new-form-of-art/), [Pt. 2](https://www.hypebot.com/why-were-all-fans-and-were-all-artists-now/)) **Jonathan Sasse**, SVP Marketing at [Slacker Radio](http://www.slacker.com/?ref=hypebot.com). ([Pt. 1](https://www.hypebot.com/take-the-best-of-radio-leave-the-flaws-behind/), [Pt. 2](https://www.hypebot.com/a-music-service-better-than-piracy-its-possible/)) **Paul Cothran**. Executive at VH1 Save The Music Foundation. ([Pt.1](https://www.hypebot.com/save-the-music-with-a-great-public-education/)) **Mike Dougherty**, CEO of **[Jelli](http://www.jelli.com/?ref=hypebot.com)**, a social radio service. ([Pt. 1](https://www.hypebot.com/unsigned-artists-get-airplay-on-traditional-radio/), [Pt. 2](https://www.hypebot.com/jelli-interview-what-radio-democracy-leads-to/)) **Debbie Cavalier**, vocalist for [Debbie and Friends](http://www.debbieandfriends.net/?ref=hypebot.com). ([Pt. 1](https://www.hypebot.com/the-kindie-music-scene-performing-music-for-kids/), [Pt. 2](https://www.hypebot.com/the-kindie-music-scene-marketing-music-to-kids/)) **Andrew Dreskin**, CEO of [Ticketfly](https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2010/12/www.ticketfly.com), an ticketing platform. ([Pt. 1](https://www.hypebot.com/ticketfly-ceo-new-business-opportunities-emerged-from-ticketmaster-live-nation-merger/), [Pt. 2](https://www.hypebot.com/us-may-never-see-a-festival-market-like-uk-has/)) **Chertkow** & **Feehan**, authors of *[Indie Band Survival Guide.](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0312377681/ref=s9%5Fsimh%5Fgw%5Fp14%5Fd0%5Fi1?pf%5Frd%5Fm=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf%5Frd%5Fs=center-2&pf%5Frd%5Fr=153K8W9V0RFQM98X2HAY&pf%5Frd%5Ft=101&pf%5Frd%5Fp=470938631&pf%5Frd%5Fi=507846&ref=hypebot.com)* ([Pt. 1](https://www.hypebot.com/interview-indie-band-survival-guide-authors-pt-1/), [Pt. 2](https://www.hypebot.com/interview-indie-band-survival-guide-authors-pt-2/)) **[Steve Almond](http://stevenalmond.com/?ref=hypebot.com)**, author of *[Rock and Roll Will Save Your Life](http://www.amazon.com/Rock-Roll-Will-Save-Your/dp/1400066204/ref=sr%5F1%5F1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1273464373&sr=1-1&ref=hypebot.com).* ([Pt. 1](https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2010/05/interview-steve-almond-of-how-rock-and-roll-will-save-your-life-.html), [Pt. 2](https://www.hypebot.com/interview-steve-almond-of-how-rock-and-roll-will-save-your-life-part-2/)) **[Greg Kot](http://www.gregkot.com/?ref=hypebot.com)**, author of the industry tome *Ripped.* ([Pt. 1](https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2010/05/interview-greg-kot-of-ripped-how-the-wired-generation-revolutionized-music-part-3-.html), Pt. 2) **Chris DeLine**, author of the music blog **[Culture Bully](http://www.culturebully.com/?ref=hypebot.com)**. ([Pt. 1](https://www.hypebot.com/interview-chris-deline-of-culture-bully/)) **Jeff Price**, CEO of the music distributor [TuneCore](http://www.tunecore.com/?ref=hypebot.com). ([Pt. 1](https://www.hypebot.com/interview-jeff-price-ceo-of-tunecore/)) **Aaron Ray** Partner at [The Collective](http://thecollective-la.com/?ref=hypebot.com). ([Pt. 1](https://www.hypebot.com/recently-i-spoke-with-aaron-ray-who-is-a-partner-at-the-collective-head-of-new-media-and-currently-overseeing-all-digital-i/), [Pt. 2](https://www.hypebot.com/interview-aaron-ray-partner-at-the-collective-pt-2/)) **David Dufresne,** the new CEO at [Bandzoogle](https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2010/08/www.bandzoogle.com). ([Pt. 1](https://www.hypebot.com/interview-david-dufresne-new-ceo-at-bandzoogle/)) **David Scott**, author of *[Marketing Lessons from the Grateful Dead](http://www.amazon.com/Marketing-Lessons-Grateful-Dead-Business/dp/0470900520/ref=sr%5F1%5F1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1281333661&sr=1-1&ref=hypebot.com)*. ([Pt. 1](https://www.hypebot.com/interview-david-meerman-scott-author-of-marketing-lessons-from-the-grateful-dead-pt-1/), [Pt. 2](https://www.hypebot.com/interview-david-meerman-scott-author-of-marketing-lessons-from-the-grateful-dead-pt-2/)) **Steve Knopper**, author of *Appetite for Self-Destruction.* ([Pt. 1](https://www.hypebot.com/interview-steve-knopper-of-rolling-stone-and-appetite-for-selfdestruction-pt-3/), [Pt. 2](https://www.hypebot.com/interview-steve-knopper-of-rolling-stone-and-appetite-for-selfdestruction-pt-4/)) **Chris Vinson** and **David Dufresne**, [**Bandzoogle**](https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2010/08/www.bandzoogle.com). ([Pt. 1](https://www.hypebot.com/interview-chris-vinson-david-dufresne-foundercto-ceo-of-bandzoogle-pt-1/), [Pt. 2](https://www.hypebot.com/interview-chris-vinson-david-dufresne-foundercto-ceo-of-bandzoogle-pt-2/), [Pt. 3](https://www.hypebot.com/interview-chris-vinson-david-dufresne-foundercto-ceo-of-bandzoogle-pt-3/)) **Rob MacArthur**, crowd-funding site [IOU Music](http://www.ioumusic.com/?ref=hypebot.com). ([Pt. 1](https://www.hypebot.com/interview-rob-macarthur-of-ioumusic/), [Pt. 2](https://www.hypebot.com/interview-rob-macarthur-of-ioumusic-part-two/)) **Jared Moya**, Chief Editor of [ZeroPaid.com](http://www.zeropaid.com/?ref=hypebot.com). ([Pt. 1](https://www.hypebot.com/interview-jared-moya-chief-editor-of-zeropaid-pt-1/), [Pt. 2](https://www.hypebot.com/interview-jared-moya-chief-editor-of-zeropaid-pt-2/)) **Kevin Breuner**, Marketing Manager at [CD Baby](https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2010/09/www.cdbaby.com). ([Pt. 1](https://www.hypebot.com/artists-are-still-afraid-of-new-technology-says-kevin-breuner-of-cd-baby-interview-part-one/), [Pt. 2](https://www.hypebot.com/the-mystery-is-gone-and-artists-just-start-looking-like-normal-people-that-arent-so-special-says-kev/)) **Patrick Sullivan**, CEO of **[RightsFlow](http://rightsflow.com/?ref=hypebot.com)**, a licensing site. ([Pt. 1](https://www.hypebot.com/the-winners-take-advantage-of-the-building-blocks-to-generate-community-and-commerce-says-patrick-su/)) **Michelle You**, Head of Product at **[Songkick](http://www.songkick.com/?ref=hypebot.com).** ([Pt. 1](https://www.hypebot.com/our-service-is-pretty-simple-track-your-favorite-bands-never-miss-them-live-says-michelle-you-head-o/), [Pt. 2](https://www.hypebot.com/an-effort-to-become-the-imdb-of-live-music-an-interview-with-michelle-you-of-songkick/)) **Lee Parsons**, CEO of [Ditto Music](http://www.dittomusic.com/?ref=hypebot.com). ([Pt. 1](https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2010/09/free-music-is-always-going-to-win-says-lee-parsons-ceo-of-ditto-music-interview-part-1.html), [Pt. 2](https://www.hypebot.com/ditto-music/)) **Benji Rogers**, founder of [**PledgeMusic**](http://www.pledgemusic.com/?ref=hypebot.com). ([Pt. 1](https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2010/10/we-have-had-almost-zero-file-sharing-of-pledge-artists-says-benji-rogers-of-pledgemusic-pt-1-.html), [Pt. 2](https://www.hypebot.com/our-spend-per-fan-regularly-eclipses-the-100-mark-says-benji-rogers-of-pledgemusic-pt-2/)) **Ethan Kaplan**, an SVP at WMG. ([Pt. 1](https://www.hypebot.com/ethan-kaplan-interview/), [Pt. 2](https://www.hypebot.com/to-me-data-is-the-new-asset-base-says-ethan-kaplan-svp-of-emerging-technology-at-wmg-pt-2/))