Bill Hein began in the independent record scene and went on to found Enigma Records and later Restless Records, signing and developing artists such as Mötley Crüe, Poison, The Smithereens, Stryper, and Mojo Nixon. His work helped define the rise of indie labels in the ’80s and ’90s through innovative marketing and distribution. He is now active in the vinyl pressing business, continuing his lifelong commitment to music.
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Bill Hein began in the independent record scene and went on to found Enigma Records and later Restless Records, signing and developing artists such as Mötley Crüe, Poison, The Smithereens, Stryper, and Mojo Nixon. His work helped define the rise of indie labels in the ’80s and ’90s through innovative marketing and distribution. He is now active in the vinyl pressing business, continuing his lifelong commitment to music.
Bo Crane is a trailblazer in Miami’s music scene, best known as the founder of Pandisc Records—one of the most influential independent labels to emerge from South Florida. With a career rooted in the heartbeat of Miami’s evolving sound, Bo played a pivotal role in shaping the city's musical identity, from the rise of Miami bass and freestyle to electro-funk and early hip-hop. Before launching Pandisc, Bo made his mark as the founder and operator of the Florida Record Pool—an essential hub for...
Penalty Office - Music Business 101
Bill Hein began in the independent record scene and went on to found Enigma Records and later Restless Records, signing and developing artists such as Mötley Crüe, Poison, The Smithereens, Stryper, and Mojo Nixon. His work helped define the rise of indie labels in the ’80s and ’90s through innovative marketing and distribution. He is now active in the vinyl pressing business, continuing his lifelong commitment to music.
