Here is a Q&A with Nik (4T Thieves), owner of Kahvi Collective netlabel. Kahvi Collective has been around since 1997, specializing in electronic music. Over 280 releases from over 140 artists, equaling over 1250 freely downloadable tracks. Enjoy the interview, and download some Kahvi music!

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SFM: What is your definition of a netlabel?

Nik: Privately run ‘organisation’ which releases music from unsigned artists (or signed artists on rare occasions) as a way to get their name known.

SFM: What is the primary motivation for starting/running a netlabel?

Nik: Could be to put your own music out – it could also be a way of getting lots of free music sent to you. But Kahvi was originally started to release music by the founders way back in 1997. Currently the motivation is the feedback from the fans and the reputation which grows every month.

SFM: What is the primary motivation for an artist to release their own music on a netlabel?

Nik: To get it heard by a larger audience. In such well known labels the audience is very large. The releases remain high quality as the better artists get released. Its probably difficult for a new label to get a name due to the lack of quality releases. Could also be seen as a stepping stone to getting on a commercial label.

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