Q1 For the record, who's answering the interview?
Justin K.
Q2 What is your label's name? How did you come up with that name?
Wee Rock Records. It was just a goof on a friend who used to say everything "rocked." When we started putting out music (which at the time was just our own bands), we jokingly put "Wee Rock Records" on it as the record label. From there, we grew and kept the name. You could interpret the "Wee" as in small, which is what we are, catering to our local area.
Q3 When & why did you start your label?
1995. As mentioned before, we just wanted a label name on our band's release we had put out. Personally, I'd always liked the idea of having my own label, though, and labels such as Sub Pop, Touch & Go, and most importantly, Lookout Records, were huge inspirations. I used to write to all these labels and request catalogues. I'd look at them all the time, even though I couldn't afford to even order anything from most of them. When we started putting out records, though, it was all about documenting the local scene and creating friendships.
Q4 What makes your label special & unique?
We're small and we like it that way. We're only in it because we love music and want people to hear the great bands in our area. We like to keep things personal.
Q5 Do you accept demos? If so, how does an artist submit one?
If a band wants to mail us a demo, they can, but we typically just put out music by bands we meet either at shows in town or when one of our bands is playing within the general region (surrounding states included). It's possible we could be blown away by a demo, but if we've never met the band, chances are low anything will happen. Like I said, we like to keep things personal.
Q6 What are some things that make you want to work with a artist?
When a band plays music because they love playing music. Bands who are more into the music than the image. Catchy songs are good, too.
Q7 What are some things that would make you not want to work with an artist?
If a band wants to "make it" or is in it to make money, it turns us off. The opposite of my last answer, really!
Q8 How involved are you with your artists?
We're friends and we all play shows together when possible.
Q9 How many releases have you put out?
Our next release, The Itch's "Tales of Hard Luck and Woe" is WRR #88.
Q10 What’s been your biggest selling release?
Probably one of the early Thee Fine Lines 7" records. Maybe the "Lose Control" record (WRR #62).
Q11 Do you have a favorite release? Which one is it?
I don't have a favorite, but the last record we put out, The Gardenheads' "Growing Season" 12" record, is super good.
Q12 Why do you think labels are still important to artists?
It's good to have help. I don't know about other labels, but all we want to do is help the bands we work with put out their music. You can do it yourself, but an extra outlet to help distribute and promote can't hurt.
Q13 What are your plans for the future, in a year, 5 years?
Really, our only goal is to put out more music. It would be nice to increase our distribution, and we're working toward that.
Q14 Finally, do have any words on what Arm The Pit means to you?
I think it is very nice that you are out there helping out all of us. Thank you.
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