We interviewed Executive producer and label Exec Roy from Big Condo Records and this is what he had to say..
Love Music: Tell us a little bit about Big Condo Records. The background of the label etc. ??
Big Condo Records was established in May 2015 and was started by Liverpool artist Royzy Rothschild. He was fascinated by the music industry and wanted to run a label which would support all genres, as his favourite record label is Atlantic Records and the history they have over there. Over the past 8 years Big Condo Records has put on over 500 events and worked with over 2,000 bands and artists. We’ve worked with some major artists and delivered 100's of singles, whilst touring regularly with our acts. We currently manage 20-plus artists and our main passion is A & R (Artist Development) for new and existing career artists and bands.
We have regular pioneer showcases called Refreshment and Bandzilla, plus so many more including our weekend festival - The Big Condo Records Weekender.
We are a multi diverse company and we work within the community raising much needed funds and awareness for charities too, some to include The Ocean Cleanup, the James Bulger Memorial Trust, Alder Hey Childrens Hospital and Roof Liverpool helping the homeless.
The Slogans for the label are ''We are the label'' and ''When words fail, music speaks''.
We support artists, bands and industry professionals - that's what we do.
Love Music: We been hearing a lot about Big Condo Records worldwide, so we notice your starting to gain a lot of attention how does it feel?
It feels fantastic to hear our label artists having airplay and spinning on radio in a multitude of different countries and to get recognition worldwide, from RKC FM in Paris, Radio De Schans in Amsterdam, Flag Radio in Japan and so many more. We know they have heard of the label from New York to Australia and beyond and if not the label, then our artists. It's a pleasure when international demos come rolling in.
Love Music: Which genres you are specializes?
The main genres we cover are Folk, Pop, Rock, Indie, and Rap but we love to work with artists from all genres.
Love Music: Any upcoming projects from the artists on the roster?
We have loads of EP's and Singles dropping this year from the Big Condo Records Roster. We have Brian Hobbs releasing ‘Everything’s Alright’ on the 27th January and we have Royzy Rothschild ft Empra Ely and FortyGees releasing ‘Choices’ in February. Emily Callacher is releasing her single Barcelona in March and The Glass Skies will be releasing ‘Memories’ in April, so we have a busy year lined up with records being released.
Love Music: What has been one of the most exciting achievements of your career so far ?
We have had loads of moments from going on tour, events and headlines; we also were nominated as a multi-diverse company at the National Diversity Awards, Music Business of the Year. We also won Best Independent Label and Artist Management awards over the past couple of years. So many memories, too many to name.
Love Music: What's your goal at the Record label, what you wanting to achieve next?
Well the future for Big Condo Records is going to be filled with developing artists and bands. In 2023 we are signing more acts to our wonderful roster and some more awards for the work we do and the artists would be appreciated.
Love Music: What motivates you to do your best work as an independent record label?
The thing that motivates us the most is when the artists get very creative and get us excited to be a part of their projects, going through the building blocks and development stages. We love to watch our artists hit their musical milestones and achieve new things each year. That keeps the fire in the belly.
Love Music: Who's your favourite artist or band at the label?
Haha! This has been asked time and time again - we don't have favourites! All our artists are in their own lane and at different points of their music career, but we would like to shout out Royzy Rothschild, The Glass Skies, Emily Callacher, Miss Stylie, Christy Myers, Charliee, Clio, Donno, Hikstr, Brian Hobbs and the rest of the team. Let’s see what they bring this year.
Love Music: How can people find you and follow you online?
You can find us online at www.bigcondorecords.co.uk, or Facebook, Twitter, Instagram at @bigcondorecords. We are on all social media platforms, so go follow us now.
Love Music: Anything Else You would Like to Add?
First and foremost a big thank you for the interview. Secondly we’d like to thank all who work at Big Condo Records from A & R to Event Managers, Curators and support staff and anyone who’s ever helped out at Big Condo Records - you all appreciated. Also bands and artists wanting to get involved with Big Condo Records - we can be contacted via our socials.
We wish you all the luck for 2023 - all the best!
