Thrill Jockey's Bettina Richards, Doing It Her Way Since 1992

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03/03/16 • 76 min

After having her fill of the major-label A&R game, Bettina Richards started Thrill Jockey Records in 1992 from her apartment. It's now one of the world's most respected indie labels. She discusses how she made it happen.

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